Government gives Italian investors Shs1.4 trillion to construct hospital
Parliamentarians have trashed a minority report to block the funding of a 264-bed specialized hospital, and instead approved a guarantee…
Africa Now Summit: Museveni says African society has not metamorphosed in over 600 years
President Museveni has hailed organisers of the ever Africa Now Summit, saying 'It is a good thing." The two-day Summit,…
Excitement as Ugandan students welcome digital syllabus
By William Odinga When Hamida Kirose of Nabisunsa Girls’ School received her brand new tablet she knew she had to…
South African man escapes jaws of whale
Like the Bible’s Jonah, a South African marine conservationist has narrowly survived after being caught in the jaws of a…
While in Fort Portal, these are the must visit tourist attractions
Fort Portal is one of the most attractive towns in Uganda. It was named after the British Consul General…
OP-ED: RDCs should straighten up in their Respective Roles
By Ofwono Opondo Two weeks ago all the two hundred and four Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) and their deputies who…
OP-ED: Inside the Rwanda-Uganda conflict
By Andrew M. Mwenda Let me do what politicians always do – claim they run for office due to popular…
China orders its airlines to suspend use of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft
China’s aviation regulator said on Monday it had ordered Chinese airlines to suspend their Boeing Co 737 MAX aircraft operations …
OPINION: Does Bobi Wine possess what it takes to become president?
By Eric Kashambuzi As a Ugandan, Bobi Wine has the right to seek the highest political office in Uganda. At…
OP-ED: Why I stand with Bobi Wine, regardless!
By Andrew Karamagi Over a cup of Rooibos tea one evening at Dr Kizza Besigye’s country home in Rwakabengo, Rukungiri,…
Op-Ed: Why Museveni speeches attract cheers abroad and snores at home
By Joseph Kabuleta “If the Museveni of 1986 (‘The problem with African leaders is overstaying in power’) encountered the Museveni…
Why we must celebrate the role of women in Rotary
By Denis Jjuuko On February 23, 1905, Paul Harris, a Chicago attorney invited some of his buddies — professionals of…
Very important speech; Red Pepper founder Rugyendo’s deep insights on the future of education, jobs, business
Mr Arinaitwe Otim Rugyendo delivered this speech at the launch of e2 Young Engineers Uganda, a tech education program targeting…
OP-ED: Let’s talk about gender and commodification of the female body in Uganda
By Angel Elizabeth Nalumansi You will agree with me when I say there is an increase in the number of…
Top billionaires: Who is the world’s richest person today and of all time?
Reality TV star Kylie Jenner has become the world’s youngest billionaire at the age of just 21. According to the…