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Ex VP Ssekandi office ignites buddu’s TITLE HUNT
Ssekandi office ignites buddu’s TITLE HUNT as Mutebi delivers bold grassroots manifesto ahead of masaza cup Writes Brian Mugenyi mugenyijj@gmail.com In a move that blends symbolism with strategy, the Office…
Uganda’s 12th Parliament Faces Renewed Debate Over NGO Funding Proposal
Download The Bill Now Questions Emerge Over Possible Return of NGO Funding Bill in Uganda’s 12th Parliament Kampala — Questions are beginning to emerge over whether Uganda’s incoming 12th Parliament…
Museveni ally Rogers Bulegeya appointed patriotic league officer as Masaka Nrm mobilisers rally behind Muhoozi
Museveni ally Bulegeya appointed Patriotic League officer as Masaka nrm mobilisers…
Paul Mugoya Wanyoto’s Political Shift: Former FDC Youth Leader Ranked No. 49 Among PLU’s Top Cadres
In the bustling streets of Mbale City, where political rallies blend with…
Nankabirwa flags off 400 MW Kiba power dam technical studies as industrial demand hits record high
KAMPALA — Energy and Mineral Development Minister, Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu has flagged…
UEDCL’s Mass Purge Exposes a Dangerous Culture of Panic Management
The ongoing restructuring at the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) is…
Odrek Rwabwogo Warns Uganda on Foreign Competition, Calls for Local Financing and Value Addition
KAMPALA, Uganda – Senior presidential advisor Odrek Rwabwogo has warned that Uganda…
Computer Misuse Law: A Turning Point for Uganda’s Digital Space — and a Test of Our Maturity
Kampala, Uganda – April 2026 For years, many Ugandans have approached their…
AG Kiryowa Kiwanuka Moves to Resurrect Nullified Computer Misuse Law Provisions
AG Kiryowa Kiwanuka Moves to Resurrect Controversial Computer Misuse Law; Demands Parliament…
Uganda’s Hope Ssengooba Re-Elected Assistant Secretary General of Pan-African Postal Union
Kampala – Uganda’s Jessica Hope Ssengooba has been re-elected Assistant Secretary General of…
Ex VP Ssekandi office ignites buddu’s TITLE HUNT
Ssekandi office ignites buddu’s TITLE HUNT as Mutebi delivers bold grassroots manifesto ahead of masaza cup Writes Brian Mugenyi mugenyijj@gmail.com In a move that blends symbolism with strategy, the Office…
Sudhir Leads Charges As Nepalese Community Donates 80 Units Of Blood To Mark Kabaka Mutebi’s Birthday
The Nepalese community in Uganda, led by Nepal’s Honorary Consul Sudhir Ruparelia,…
Ugandan Music Artist Desmond Sekiwu Drops New Sound Fusing Heritage and Global Beats
KAMPALA, UGANDA — May 3, 2026 Uganda’s music scene has a bold new voice: Desmond Sekiwu. The Kampala-based musical artist is gaining traction for his genre-blending sound that threads traditional…
Government targets musicians with new 6% tax on show money
KAMPALA — Government is tightening the noose on Uganda’s booming entertainment industry,…
NRM Cadres Applaud Nekesa Over Strengthened National Treasury Ahead of President Museveni’s Swearing-In on 12th May
NRM Cadres Applaud Hon. Nekesa Over Strengthened National Treasury Ahead of President…
Raid on Bank of Uganda Exposes Deep Security Gaps at Nation’s Financial Nerve Centre
Thugs Breach Uganda’s Central Bank: Security Lapses Exposed at Bank of Uganda…
MIKE SSEGAWA: Remembering Rajiv Ruparelia: Convoy Tribute Sparks Hard Questions on Uganda’s Road Safety Crisis
Remembering RR: Convoy, Charity, and the Hard Truth About Uganda’s Roads Kampala…
Chaos in Boston: When Political Activism Crosses the Line in the House of God
What began as a routine pastoral visit by the Archbishop of the…
Dr.Ayub Mukisa: A View from Karamoja: Why I Wish Yoweri Kaguta Museveni Well
I am back with a political article, and in this one, it is all about wishing Yoweri Kaguta Museveni Tibuhaburwa…
BADRU WALUSANSA: The sovereignty Bill; A balancing Act of Legal And Moral Dilemma
Uganda’s Protection of Sovereignty Bill 2026 has, more than ever, sparked public…
PLU-Diaspora Big Wigs to Attend President Museveni’s Swearing-In at Kololo
In a significant move to bridge the gap between Ugandans living abroad…
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Dr.Ayub Mukisa: A View from Karamoja: Why I Wish Yoweri Kaguta Museveni Well
I am back with a political article, and in this…
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Ex VP Ssekandi office ignites buddu’s TITLE HUNT
Ssekandi office ignites buddu’s TITLE HUNT as Mutebi delivers bold grassroots manifesto ahead of masaza cup Writes Brian Mugenyi mugenyijj@gmail.com…
Uganda’s 12th Parliament Faces Renewed Debate Over NGO Funding Proposal
Download The Bill Now Questions Emerge Over Possible Return of NGO Funding Bill in Uganda’s 12th Parliament Kampala — Questions…
Museveni ally Rogers Bulegeya appointed patriotic league officer as Masaka Nrm mobilisers rally behind Muhoozi
Museveni ally Bulegeya appointed Patriotic League officer as Masaka nrm mobilisers rally behind Muhoozi Writes Brian Mugenyi mugenyijj@gmail.com The…
Paul Mugoya Wanyoto’s Political Shift: Former FDC Youth Leader Ranked No. 49 Among PLU’s Top Cadres
In the bustling streets of Mbale City, where political rallies blend with the rhythm of everyday life in Uganda’s eastern…
Nankabirwa flags off 400 MW Kiba power dam technical studies as industrial demand hits record high
KAMPALA — Energy and Mineral Development Minister, Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu has flagged off the feasibility study and environmental assessment for…
UEDCL’s Mass Purge Exposes a Dangerous Culture of Panic Management
The ongoing restructuring at the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) is rapidly turning from an internal administrative exercise into…
SFC Receives Maama Kits and Tree Seedlings in Celebration of Gen. Muhoozi’s 52nd Birthday
The Special Forces Command (SFC) has received Maama kits and tree seedlings from members of the Patriotic League of Uganda…
Flood Chaos at Fairway Hotel Sparks Fresh Outrage Over Kampala’s Failing Drainage System
Flood Chaos at Fairway Hotel Sparks Fresh Outrage Over Kampala’s Failing Drainage System By Watchdog Uganda Reporter Kampala – May…
NWSC technical staff urged to blend professional character with hands-on skills
KAMPALA — Ms. Allen Kagina, the TVET Council Chairperson, has urged technical professionals to prioritize character over credentials, asserting that…
Afoyochan’s Viral “UGX 400m” Remarks Reignite Parliament Service Award Storm
Kampala — Former Esther Afoyochan has once again found herself at the center of public controversy after a viral social…
AMB. ABBEY KIGOZI WALUSIMBI: The Ugandan Diaspora Community; A Strategic Plug In the Jigsaw of Balance of Payments for Economic Sovereignty
During the recent consultations on the Protection of Sovereignty Bill 2026, the Governor of the Bank of Uganda laid it…
President Museveni commends NRM MPs for passing Sovereignty Bill
Fellow Ugandans, especially the Bazzukulu. Greetings. This is to congratulate the NRM MPs for passing the Sovereignty Bill which simply…
Nekesa rallies Africa, for Gen. Museveni’s Seventh term swearing in
Hon. Nekesa Rallies Uganda, Africa to Unite at Kololo for Museveni Swearing-In By Brian Mugenyi mugenyijj@gmail.com The National Treasurer of…
A Wake-Up Call for the Bank of Uganda: When the Guardian Sleeps
In the heart of Kampala, on Plot 45 Kampala Road, stands the Bank of Uganda — the fortress of the…
Parents Reject Plans to Scrap Nursery as Debate Over Two-Term School System Intensifies
Parents and education stakeholders across Uganda are increasingly rejecting proposals to scrap nursery education, even as support grows for reducing…
Ugandan Music Artist Desmond Sekiwu Drops New Sound Fusing Heritage and Global Beats
KAMPALA, UGANDA — May 3, 2026 Uganda’s music scene has a bold…
Isaiah Katumwa’s New Days Lands on Billboard, Marking Major Milestone for Ugandan Jazz
Uganda’s celebrated saxophonist Isaiah Katumwa has officially entered the global jazz elite…
7 Wonders of Kampala: A Journey Through History, Faith, and Heritage
By Namatovu Brenda Fancy "Say Less, Sell More" The journey began at…
“I Am Not Sick — Get Used to My New Look,” Minister Tumwebaze Tells Critics
Tumwebaze’s Weight Loss Sparks National Health Debate as Minister Sets Record Straight…