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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
USAID : The Wealthiest MAN vs. The World’s Poorest Children
Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Nicholas Kristof today took aim at President Trump’s freeze of U.S. foreign aid, which has been enthusiastically abetted by multi-billionaire Elon Musk. In Kristof’s column today, he wrote that “to anyone with a heart,…
Groundbreaking Queer Film ‘Ìfé’ Returns with Highly Anticipated Sequel
Pamela Adie, a renowned Nigerian activist, filmmaker, and director, announced the film on X (formerly Twitter), calling the sequel “magic.” The film is currently in production and is set for release in 2025. Poster for Ìfé – The Sequel. (Courtesy Pamela…
NUP’S Political Activist Mzee Mbuga Dies in Tragic Hit-and-Run Incident
Mzee John Chrysostom Mbuga Kiwanuka, a revered elder whose late-life transformation into a passionate political activist endeared him to millions in the country passed away on Friday February 7 at the age of 87. His death, the result of an accident…
