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. Kisaka was appointed in 2020 with the mandate to transform Kampala …
Read More »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 pressing issues facing the African Canadian community. Held from September 20th …
Read More »Opinion : Family Rule and National Looting: How Museveni’s Nepotism Mirrors Africa’s Despotic Legacy
our rulers become insecure in their sumptuous offices and therefore they must surround themselves with their own relatives with whom, of course, they loot the national treasury.’ In the annals of African political history, Yoweri Museveni’s leadership in Uganda appears to follow a troubling and all-too-familiar script. Journalist David Lamb’s …
Read More »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 believers from diverse cultural backgrounds, featured the inspiring gospel music of Minister Judith …
Read More »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, themed “Maama Talina Duplicate”, will take place at 237 Sackville St. 23rd November 2024 …
Read More »Opinion : Muhoozi Kainerugaba, A Threat to Democracy and A Distant Dream To Civilian Leadership
Uganda’s democracy has long been under threat, but the recent statements by General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the son of President Yoweri Museveni and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) in the Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF), have escalated concerns about the future of civilian leadership and democratic governance in the country. In …
Read More »Stories by the Fire: A Deep Dive into Indigenous History and Future in the Niagara Region
On a cool evening amidst the breathtaking backdrop of the Niagara Escarpment and the Carolinian Forest, an event known as Stories by the Fire brought together attendees for a memorable evening of learning, reflection, and cultural connection. This special gathering offered an opportunity to immerse in Indigenous people’s history and …
Read More »Parliament Debates Museveni’s Fitness for Office as He Turned 80
Uganda finds itself at a crossroads as President Yoweri Museveni, who has ruled the country for nearly four decades, recently marked his 80th birthday. Celebrations for this milestone event spread across the nation, with the president pledging to introduce free education in all government primary and secondary schools. However, amid …
Read More »Former ITI President and Cultural Icon Jackson Ndawula Passes Away
The Ugandan arts community is reeling from the recent loss of Mr. Jackson Ndawula, a towering figure in the country’s cultural landscape. Mr. Ndawula served as the President of ASSITEJ (International Association of Theatre for Children and Young People) and Chairman of the Uganda Korea Cultural Friendship Association, playing a …
Read More »South Africa : Ugandan LGBTQ+ Activist Frank Fabian Kalungi Leads the Fight for Equality
Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act, one of the most draconian anti-LGBTQ+ laws in the world, has created an alarming environment for human rights violations. Passed in May 2023, the law imposes life imprisonment for “homosexual acts” and even the death penalty for cases deemed “aggravated homosexuality.” This law has not only threatened …
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