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Uganda’s Ministry of Finance has once again made headlines, this time with the arrest of some staff from the Accountant General’s Office. While such actions may seem like a step toward accountability, a deeper analysis exposes a systemic crisis of corruption, nepotism, and political interference that has plagued the country’s …

Subject: Choosing the Best Subject Combination for a Successful Future Dear Senior Five Students, Parents, and School Administrators, Congratulations to all students who have successfully completed their Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) and are now stepping into a new academic journey at the Higher Secondary (A-Level) stage. This is a …

UK’s Citizenship Ban for Illegal Entrants: A Justified Deterrent or an Unjust Punishment? The UK Home Office has stirred controversy with its recent policy change, which states that individuals who entered the country illegally will “normally” be refused British citizenship—even if they have lived in the UK for years and …

Kampala lawyer Erias Nalukoola Luyimbazi has been chosen as the National Unity Paltform-NUP flag bearer for the Kawempe North By-election. He was declared flag bearer on Tuesday by the Election Management Committee at the NUP party headquarters in Kavule, Makerere. Last week, Luyimbazi and nine others faced off in a debate at the party …

Uganda’s vibrant gospel music scene has a new anthem as Deejay Giovanni releases his latest song, Thank You Lord. Known for his unique blend of Christian rap and deejaying, Giovanni is quickly becoming a household name in East Africa’s music industry. The 27-year-old artist, born on October 9, 1996, burst …

Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Nicholas Kristof today took aim at President Trump’s freeze of U.S. foreign aid, which has been enthusiastically abetted by multi-billionaire Elon Musk. In Kristof’s column today, he wrote that “to anyone with a heart, it’s about children’s lives and our own security, and what’s unfolding is sickening.” …

Pamela Adie, a renowned Nigerian activist, filmmaker, and director, announced the film on X (formerly Twitter), calling the sequel “magic.” The film is currently in production and is set for release in 2025. Poster for Ìfé – The Sequel. (Courtesy Pamela Adie via X) Unlike the typical Nollywood portrayal of same-sex …

Mzee John Chrysostom Mbuga Kiwanuka, a revered elder whose late-life transformation into a passionate political activist endeared him to millions in the country  passed away on Friday  February 7  at the age of 87. His death, the result of an accident involving a speeding boda boda, has left the Opposition …

Winnie Byanyima, the wife of Dr. Kizza Besigye, has petitioned the High Criminal Division of the High Court, seeking the immediate and unconditional release of her husband and his co-accused, Hajji Obeid Lutaale. In the application filed on Wednesday, Byanyima is seeking orders requiring the Attorney General and the Commissioner of …

As African Descent Ontario (ADSON) celebrates Black History Month 2025, we embrace one of the most powerful themes ever: “Innovation, Resilience, and Black Excellence.” This theme resonates deeply with the remarkable contributions of Black innovators whose creations have shaped the world. Among them stands George Crum, the African-American chef credited …