Speculation is rife in Uganda’s political circles after Minister Betty Amongi, a prominent figure in President Yoweri Museveni’s NRM government, suffered a surprising setback in the recently concluded NRM party primaries.Betty Amongi, who currently serves as
Former Kampala Resident City Commissioner (RCC), Hussein Hudu, has been defeated in the race for Member of Parliament for Mbale Northern City Division. The highly contested NRM primaries concluded late Wednesday evening.The Electoral Commission officially declar
Imagine sitting down to dinner and being served a plate of snake, its venom potent enough to kill an elephant. It sounds like a nightmare, but across the globe, people routinely dine on some of the deadliest animals known to humankind. Despite the danger, these
Closing on a high, the 2025 edition of Kampala Restaurant Week drew over 10,000 diners to more than 30 participating restaurants across the city in a 10-day celebration of flavor, creativity, and culture.The city’s signature dining holiday offered food lovers a ch
RIP: Justice George KanyeihambaThe burial arrangements for retired Supreme court judge Prof George W. Kanyeihamba have been delayed, following concerns over the health of his wife, Susan Kanyeihamba, who is currently under medical observation in the Unite
In a heartfelt and eye-opening letter, a Ugandan educator who recently taught students in the U
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
Mubarak Munyagwa has come out swinging just days after unveiling the Common Man’s Party, accusing some opposition figures of being too comfortable in their positions and resistant to new players.Speaking during an
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Monday made a surprise visit to the Kigo Carpentry Village and Skilling Centre, where he unleashed a storm of accountability demands, following concerns about the misuse of public funds.In an unexpected twist, the Presi
The Judiciary of Uganda has officially begun its annual court
