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REALITY: A ghost site swallowed by bush and silence. In 2019, the Ugandan government unveiled a grand vision — the Lubowa International Specialized Hospital — a modern marvel meant to attract medical tourists, offer advanced treatment to Ugandans, and curb the country’s reliance on costly referrals abroad. The project came …

By Alexander Luyima April 14, 2025 For over three decades, Uganda has hemorrhaged billions through grand infrastructure promises that became nothing more than elaborate cash siphons for the politically connected. What started as hope for development has decayed into national shame. Roads to nowhere. Hospitals built in thin air. Tractors …

Post mortem report rules out foul play in dead of prisoner   Pathologists have released a post mortem report revealing what caused the death of Lazarus Kahangire, who died from Ibanda prison.   The post mortem report dated April 4, 2025 shows that the Kahangire died due to pneumonia.   …

Toronto, Canada – This Sunday, reggae and dancehall lovers across the globe are in for a treat as Canada-based broadcaster Omusawo Tintah welcomes Afro-Reggae sensation Don Franco Tafari to his signature radio show, Strictly Reggae Dancehall, airing on www.xavieradioug.com. Omusawo Tintah, a renowned voice in the Ugandan diaspora media landscape …

By Alexander Luyima Uganda stands at a critical crossroads. As thousands of families lose homes and livelihoods to catastrophic floods, President Yoweri Museveni’s government has come under fire for allegedly allocating 50 billion shillings (approximately $13 million USD) to Members of Parliament (MPs) as a “service award.” The move—widely perceived …

By Alexander Luyima A Concerned Citizen | April 2025 In April 2025, Uganda woke up to reports that Mr. Yoweri Museveni had quietly disbursed Shs100 million (CAD 35,000) to each Member of Parliament as a “token of appreciation.” This occurred while teachers, doctors, and civil servants staged strikes over unpaid …

Your Excellency, I write this letter not in hatred, but with a deeply burdened heart — as a son of Uganda, a citizen of conscience, and a voice for the millions who have been silenced by the crushing weight of hopelessness and injustice. Mr. President, the recent reports that Members …

In a country where 78% of the population is under 30, the Ugandan government has proposed a blatant exclusion of young professionals from District and City Service Commissions—not based on merit, but on age. The justification? “Youth-led corruption.” But let’s call this what it is: a desperate power grab by …

By Alexander Luyima | April 2025 > “When you send your sons to fight a war that isn’t yours, make sure you know what you’re bringing back home — bullets or burdens.” — Dr. Sarah Tumwine, Political Analyst, Makerere University   In 2007, Uganda proudly led the African Union’s boots-on-the-ground …

By Alexander Luyima Community Organizer | Diaspora Analyst | Digital Rights Advocate > “We must call this what it is—a strategic attack on freedom of speech dressed up as a security measure.” — Dr. Sarah Nantume, Lecturer of Media Policy, University of Toronto Uganda is rapidly erecting a digital wall …