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By Wabusimba Amiri The boda boda industry in Uganda is a crucial sector, providing employment and economic mobility for thousands, particularly among the youth. However, behind its economic significance lies a financing system that is pushing many boda boda riders into financial distress. Asset financing companies, such as Mogo, Watu, …

Who is Rachel Bendayan? Key Changes Under New Immigration Minister What This Means for International Students Impact on Permanent Residency and Work Permits Future Outlook on Canada’s Immigration Policies Frequently Asked Questions Who Is Rachel Bendayan? Rachel Bendayan is Canada’s new immigration minister, replacing Marc Miller following Prime Minister Mark Carney’s cabinet reshuffle. Elected as a …

The Kawempe North by-election has been marred by violent attacks on journalists, with multiple media personnel assaulted, arrested, and having their equipment confiscated by security operatives.   The wave of brutality has drawn sharp condemnation from political leaders, media organizations, and human rights groups, raising concerns over press freedom and …

According to Kyagulanyi, the deployment of police’s Crime Intelligence boss Christopher Ddamulira to Kampala’s informal settlements with large sums of money did not yield the support Museveni expected. The National Unity Platform (NUP) president, Robert Kyagulanyi, has dismissed claims by President Museveni that NRM candidate was rigged out in Kawempe …

For decades, Africa has been a playground for foreign aid organizations, with USAID leading the charge, promising development in education, healthcare, and agriculture. Billions of dollars later, what does Africa have to show for it? A fraction of the aid reaches the people, while the continent remains rich in natural …

In August 1991, Soviet citizens took their national future into their own hands by flooding the streets of Moscow in defiance of martial law. As one old woman yelled up to the very young driver of a Soviet tank, “You can’t do this! We are the ones who fed you …

President Yoweri Museveni has defended the deployment of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Joint Anti-Terrorism Taskforce (JATT) during the Kawempe North by-election, saying it was necessary to prevent electoral violence and maintain law and order. He confirmed that an electoral and criminal investigation is underway to address …

In a video message, Kusasira blamed the NRM’s loss on ineffective mobilisation and the alleged misuse of Parish Development Model (PDM) funds by party officials. Presidential Advisor Catherine Kusasira has finally stepped up to her role, calling on President Museveni to arrest and dismiss National Resistance Movement (NRM) mobilisers whom …

The recent Kawempe North by-election was marred by alarming incidents of violence against journalists, drawing widespread condemnation from both local and international organizations.   The East and Horn of Africa Election Observation Network (EHORN) has strongly denounced these attacks, warning that they represent a blatant violation of press freedom and …

The Justice Forum (JEEMA) has condemned the violence that marred the recently concluded Kawempe North by-election, accusing security forces of voter intimidation and brutality.   In a statement, JEEMA spokesperson Swaib Kaggwa Nsereko congratulated MP-elect Elias Nalukoola on his victory but expressed concerns over the integrity of the electoral process. …