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Recent controversies involving Ugandan diplomats, Joy Ruth Acheng, the High Commissioner to Canada, highlight significant issues regarding the appointment and conduct of diplomats. These concerns extend beyond administrative efficiency and reflect a broader crisis affecting Uganda’s diplomatic effectiveness and the integrity of its Foreign Service. As Wabusimba Amiri, both a …

Wabusimba Amiri, Uganda is currently grappling with a convergence of crises that have exposed deep-seated issues of governance, corruption, and environmental mismanagement. From widespread food insecurity to tragic environmental disasters, these challenges are symptomatic of systemic failures that demand immediate action and comprehensive reform. The tragic landslide at the Kiteezi …

The Evangelical Orthodox Church Uganda (EOC) has expressed deep sorrow following the death of Joseph Tamale Mirundi, a notable Ugandan political and media figure . Mirundi, who passed away on Tuesday evening at the age of 60, was widely respected for his roles as a former press secretary to the …

Pope Francis has made a historic gesture by meeting with Clare Byarugaba, a prominent Ugandan LGBTQ+ rights activist, and condemning the discrimination faced by queer individuals in Uganda. This meeting marks a significant milestone, being the first time the head of the Catholic Church has engaged publicly with an LGBTQ+ …

Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, better known as Bobi Wine, will be visiting Canada to reflect on the profound impact of the Oscar-nominated documentary, “Bobi Wine: The People’s President.” This film, which was nominated for Best Documentary Feature at the 2023 Academy Awards, captures Bobi Wine’s courageous fight against Uganda’s entrenched authoritarian …

The excitement is palpable as Robert Kyagulanyi, famously known as Bobi Wine, arrives in Toronto ahead of the highly anticipated National Unity Platform (NUP) Canada Convention 2024. The convention, scheduled to take place from August 16th to 18th, 2024, at the Marriott Hotel, 901 Dixon Rd, Toronto, ON M9W 1S5, …

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved sister, mother, and friend, Jennifer Nyakato. Jennifer succumbed to breast cancer on August 12, 2024, in Edmonton, Alberta. Her passing leaves a deep void in our hearts and within the Uganda Cultural Association of Alberta (UCAA) community, …

Alice Hope Birungi Luyima, widely known as Hope Birungi, is a dedicated and dynamic leader with a passion for community development and cultural preservation. She serves as the Executive Director of an esteemed organization, where she has played a pivotal role in shaping and driving initiatives that empower communities of …

Things are likely to turn south for Dr. Daniel Ayen Okello, the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Director of Public Health and Environment, as calls for his resignation intensify. According to sources within KCCA, Dr. Okello’s reappointment hangs in the balance amid growing criticism over his management of key environmental …

Toronto, Canada – In a significant development within the Toronto Ugandan Event Organizers   , a new interim committee has been officially voted into place to steer the activities and events of the community amidst escalating tensions among local promoters. The newly elected committee members include Pastor Eddie Jjumba as Chairman, …