950 Voters in Masaka Panic as Polling Stations Mysteriously Disappear from Electoral Register
At least 950 voters in three cells in the Nyendo-Mukungwe division in Masaka City are in panic over the mysterious deletion of their polling stations from the Electoral Commission’s registers. The affected voters are residents of Kinsadde, Bujja-Njeru…
Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Joel Ssenyonyi Exposes Shs1.5 Trillion Government Spending on Questionable Investments
Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Joel Ssenyonyi, has presented a series of oversight reports scrutinizing government investments, raising concerns over how billions of taxpayers’ money have been allocated to projects with questionable returns.…
Opinion: Uganda’s New Early Childhood Education Policy – A Step Forward or a Setback?
The Ugandan government’s recent approval of the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Policy is a landmark decision that aims to integrate pre-primary education into the formal education system. While the move is intended to standardize early…
An Open Letter to Senior Five Fresh Students, Parents, and Schools
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…
Jailed Ugandan Opposition Leader Besigye Begins Hunger Strike
On Tuesday, an aide from Besigye’s political movement, the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF), told the BBC: “We believe he is protesting because he should not still be in prison – he should be home.” The detention sparked…
Nicholas Opiyo Resigns as Executive Director of Chapter Four Uganda
Nicholas Opiyo, the founder and long-serving Executive Director of Chapter Four Uganda, has stepped down from his leadership role after more than a decade at the helm. His departure marks the conclusion of an era defined by relentless advocacy for…
Uganda Law Society Launches Demilitarization Fund to Aid Civilians Tried in Military Courts
The Uganda Law Society(ULS) is seeking to establish a demilitarization fund to help Ugandans in military courts to acquire justice. Anthony Asiimwe, the Vice President of ULS, speaking at the public engagement on Thursday, said that there are individuals…
Parliament Dress Code Controversy: A Misguided Attack on Cultural Identity
The proposed regulation to ban traditional attire like the kanzu and gomesi in Uganda’s Parliament raises serious questions about cultural identity, inclusivity and priorities in governance. Is It Really Necessary? Uganda, like many African nations,…
Opinion: The USAID Shutdown – A Reckless Gamble with Global Consequences
The Trump administration’s move to dismantle the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), backed by billionaire Elon Musk, is more than just a bureaucratic shake-up—it’s a reckless gamble with millions of lives at stake. For over six decades,…
Opinion: Betrayal in the Diaspora: Ugandans in the U.S. Targeted for Deportation as Community Leaders Remain Silent
Over the past few days, alarming reports have surfaced about a growing campaign to expose and deport undocumented Ugandans in the United States. It is deeply disturbing that this movement is allegedly being pushed by fellow Ugandans, turning against…