Opinion : Museveni Clings to Power as Uganda Struggles for True Independence
As Uganda marks yet another year of independence, the question arises: are we truly independent? On October 9, 1962, Uganda freed itself from British colonial rule, only to be handed over to a succession of leaders who captured power not through…
NUP Councilor Denis Ssenono Abducted, Now in Police Custody
In a distressing development emblematic of the worsening political repression in Uganda, Denis Ssenono, a National Unity Platform (NUP) supporter and LC III Councilor, has been abducted and is now reportedly in the custody of a security agency. This…
Uganda, Gambia, and Tanzania Among African Nations with Harshest Prison Sentences for Homosexuality
Many African countries maintain strict laws against same-sex unions, often enforcing harsh punishments that include lengthy prison sentences and, in some cases, the death penalty. Countries such as Nigeria and Uganda are known for aggressively…
Europe’s First Transgender Soccer Team, Phoenix FC, Makes Historic Debut in Regional Men’s League
In a groundbreaking moment for European soccer, Phoenix FC, a team made up entirely of transgender men, has made its debut in the regional men’s league in Spain’s Catalonia region. This all-transgender team is the first of its kind to gain…
Shs4.2bn LC1 Bicycle Scam : Museveni Pardons Former Convicted PS John Kashaka
President Yoweri Museveni has pardoned John Muhanguzi Kashaka, the former Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Local Government, who was serving a 10-year sentence for causing a financial loss of Shs4.2 billion in the infamous LC1 bicycle scam.…
Miria Matembe, Alice & Alexander Luyima Grace Concluded Banyakitara Expo 2024 In Toronto
The Banyakitara Cultural Heritage Expo 2024 was an event marked by vibrancy, deep-rooted tradition, and an extraordinary sense of unity among the Afro-Canadian community. This year’s Expo saw key figures come to the forefront, with Mr. Alexander Luyima…
Museveni’s gross mismanagement of Uganda, He Must Be Fired Like KCCA ED Kisaka
The recent dismissal of Dorothy Kisaka from her role as Executive Director of the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) is not an isolated event but rather symptomatic of a broader leadership crisis in Uganda under President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni.…
Pastor Jjumba Highlights Causes of Mental Illness at the Global Conference on Substance Use, Addiction, Suicide, and Mental Resilience 2024
“We Vowed to Never Again Avoid, Miss, or Dismiss the Signs of Suicide”— Pastor Jjumba The Global Conference on Substance Use, Addiction, Suicide, and Mental Resilience 2024 successfully concluded this past weekend, bringing to light some of the most…
Pastor Eddie Jjumba Celebrated at Milliken Wesleyan Methodist Church’s International Fellowship
The Milliken Wesleyan Methodist Church in Markham, ON, came alive on Sunday, September 22, 2024, as it hosted the much-anticipated International Fellowship Sunday under the theme “Many Nations, One People in Christ.” The event, which brought together…
Toronto : African Descent Ontario President Hope Alice Luyima Joins Hands with Judith Babirye Ahead of Worship Experience Concert
In a major development for the African diaspora community, Hope Alice Luyima, President of African Descent Ontario, has officially partnered with renowned gospel artist Judith Babirye ahead of the highly anticipated Worship Experience event. The concert,…