The recent withdrawal of several petitions from the National Resistance Movement (NRM) primaries has sparked debate over the integrity of internal party elections and the broader health of Uganda’s democratic processes.According to Dr. Sarah Bireete, a prominent governance analyst, the w
On Wednesday, July 23, 2025, Noah Mitala, popularly known as Noah Mutwe and a bodyguard to National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi, recounted how he was forcefully taken from his home by plain-clothed security operatives before being charged wi
Drone swarm technology has taken over modern warfare.Advancements in unmanned aerial systems have raised debate on whether Uganda is ready for the next theatre of battle ANALYSIS | IAN KATUSI
There is a Ugandan virologist – a retired professor – who once told me a memorable story that captures a core part of the absurdity of the system that Bwana Yoweri Museveni has cultivated and presided over since coming to power. I will not
Dr. Kizza Besigye, former leader of Uganda’s Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), once faced serious allegations of plotting to overthrow President Museveni’s government.The controversy began after leaked audio recordings allegedly captured him discussi
Senior Presidential Advisor Hadijah Namyalo has raised serious concerns about individuals misusing the name of State House to carry out harmful activities without proper authorization. She emphasized that President Yoweri Museveni has never sanctioned such actio
The Ugandan business community is mourning following the sudden death of Marvin Beine “Boyo” Bitature, nephew of Simba Group chairman Patrick Bitature. Marvin passed away on
A behind-the-scenes political strategy by FDC Secretary General Nandala Mafabi may have stopped a mass defection of MPs to the new Katonga-based Freedom and Unity Front, also known as the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF), led by Ibrahim Semujju Nganda.Accordin
For decades, the name Aponye stood tall in Uganda’s business circles, synonymous with agro-processing success, expansive real estate investments, and strategic government supply contracts.Founded by the late Apollo Nyegamehe, commonly
President Yoweri Museveni has ignited a storm of public outrage after telling Ugandans not to associate him with poverty, insisting he is not poor and that the burden of poverty lies with individuals.
