Security experts, analysts, and civil society leaders have convened in Kampala to dissect the persistent conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and its growing implications on regional peace and development.The high-level dialogue, organised by the Advocates Coalition for Devel
The National Union of Disabled Persons of Uganda (NUDIPU) has raised a red flag over an emerging form of electoral fraud, where individuals without disabilities are falsely claiming to be disabled in order to benefit from political positions reserved for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs).In
In 2022, disastrous floods hit Sino Uganda Industrial Park in Mbale leaving a trail of destruction.The floods that hit Mbale City on July 30 and 31, 2022 killed over 20 people all together and destroyed several infrastructures including at the industrial park.Fast forward,
Justine Mugumya, a 34-year-old mother of seven from Butebo District, is among the pilgrims still stranded at the Namugongo Catholic Shrine with no means to return home.But her presence at this year’s Martyrs Day celebration carries more meaning than just the hardship of the journey.
Traffic inched forward from Kyaliwajjala towards Namugongo on Wednesday morning, as pilgrims who had gathered to commemorate Uganda Martyrs Day struggled to find transport back home.While many had already departed, significant numbers remained, stranded by a mix of logistical hurdles, low
Rapper and cultural critic GNL Zamba has ignited debate with a bold assertion that Kabaka Mwanga, long vilified in the official accounts of the Uganda Martyrs’ deaths, may have been unfairly framed.In a reflective social media post timed to coincide with this year’s Ma
Police on Wednesday arrested two environmental activists who were protesting outside the offices of the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) over the ongoing degradation of Lwera wetland.The demonstrators, affiliated with the Weka Afri Sustainable Biodiversity and Food Security
President Museveni today delivers the 2025 State of the Nation Address at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, but unlike past speeches, this year’s event comes amid a deepening national reckoning over leadership transition, state accountability, and the future of Uganda’s democracy.At the centr
Kenya has become a key hub for smuggling and resale of gold sourced from South Sudan, Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to a recent report by SwissAid.Over the past decade, Kenya’s role in the illicit gold trade has expanded significantly, with much
The US has vetoed the UN Security Council's draft resolution calling for an "unconditional and permanent" ceasefire in Gaza.The other 14 members voted in favour of the document, which also demanded the release of all hostages and the lifting of humanitarian aid restriction
