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The National Unity Platform (NUP) President, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, has criticized the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) and the Museveni government for the recent garbage disaster in Kiteezi, attributing the tragedy to their negligence. Kyagulanyi asserted that the disaster, which claimed the lives of several …

More than a month has passed since the violent kidnapping of 35 leaders of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) and a Kenya-registered refugee by Ugandan security forces, with the reported assistance of Kenya’s military and security personnel. The incident occurred at a Catholic center in Kisumu, Kenya, where the …

Police have arrested two National Unity Platform (NUP) youth leaders in Gulu City over an alleged planned protest against the upcoming regional Parliamentary sitting. The arrests occurred on Monday morning at the NUP regional offices in Pece-Laroo Division, Gulu City, just a day before the scheduled Parliamentary session from August …

As the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games approach, eight remarkable Para athletes are set to represent the Paralympic Refugee Team, showcasing resilience and determination on the global stage. Among these athletes, two participated in the Rio 2016 Games, while six competed at Tokyo 2020. This year, the team has grown to …

In the world of music, certain songs transcend time and culture, capturing the hearts and souls of generations. One such song is Neil Diamond’s iconic classic, “I Am… I Said.” Revered by millions for its deep emotional resonance, the song has recently been brought back to life by an exciting …

City businessman Dr Mathias Magoola has defied payment of more than Shs 250 billion in accumulated loan to Equity bank Uganda and Kenya saying it was illegally advanced to him and calculated. Dr Magoola, the proprietor of DEI Biopharma Limited, has now petitioned the court in the case seen as …

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 …

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 …

In the first half of this year, Germany issued more than 80,000 employment visas, more than half to skilled workers. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) meanwhile has noted that significant barriers still stand in the way of skilled workers moving to Germany. In the first half of …

The Uganda Kwekwaffe Business & Culture Forum is set to make waves this August during the World Heritage Week 10th august 2024 in Edmonton, Alberta. This year’s forum, themed “Embrace the Equal Opportunity,” promises to be a vibrant celebration of Uganda’s cultural heritage, business opportunities, and social development. Uganda’s music …