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 located in Nyendo ward and Kitovu Hospital gate cell in Ssenyange ward. For …
Read More »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. The reports, tabled before Parliament, assess investments in Atiak Sugar Factory, DEI Bio Pharma Ltd, …
Read More »Opinion: Uganda’s Ministry of Finance – A Web of Corruption, Nepotism, and Unsolved Scandals
Uganda’s Ministry of Finance has once again made headlines, this time with the arrest of some staff from the Accountant General’s Office. While such actions may seem like a step toward accountability, a deeper analysis exposes a systemic crisis of corruption, nepotism, and political interference that has plagued the country’s …
Read More »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 learning and improve access, it raises several concerns, especially regarding the role of …
Read More »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 stepping into a new academic journey at the Higher Secondary (A-Level) stage. This is a …
Read More »UK’s Citizenship Ban for Illegal Entrants: A Justified Deterrent or an Unjust Punishment?
UK’s Citizenship Ban for Illegal Entrants: A Justified Deterrent or an Unjust Punishment? The UK Home Office has stirred controversy with its recent policy change, which states that individuals who entered the country illegally will “normally” be refused British citizenship—even if they have lived in the UK for years and …
Read More »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 widespread condemnation and fears of a clandestine exchange of intelligence between the two …
Read More »The Hidden Crisis in Uganda’s Ride-Hailing Industry: When Convenience Becomes a Risk.
By Amiri Wabusimba. As app-based transport services revolutionize urban mobility across Uganda and globally, the promise of convenience, affordability, and transparency has become their cornerstone. In Uganda, platforms like Uber, Safe Boda, and Faras have offered a lifeline for millions, enabling swift, transport in Kampala with growing urbanization and limited …
Read More »Erias Nalukoola Luyimbazi Secures NUP Flag for Kawempe North By-Election
Kampala lawyer Erias Nalukoola Luyimbazi has been chosen as the National Unity Paltform-NUP flag bearer for the Kawempe North By-election. He was declared flag bearer on Tuesday by the Election Management Committee at the NUP party headquarters in Kavule, Makerere. Last week, Luyimbazi and nine others faced off in a debate at the party …
Read More »Fast-Rising DJ & Musician, Deejay Giovanni, Drops “Thank You Lord”
Uganda’s vibrant gospel music scene has a new anthem as Deejay Giovanni releases his latest song, Thank You Lord. Known for his unique blend of Christian rap and deejaying, Giovanni is quickly becoming a household name in East Africa’s music industry. The 27-year-old artist, born on October 9, 1996, burst …
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