The appointment of Balaam Barugahara as Uganda's minister for Local Government has raised expectations that he will confront corruption widely viewed as entrenched within district administrations, where recruitment scandals, procurement irregularities and misuse of public funds continue to underm
Former Busiro East Member of Parliament Medard Lubega Sseggona was all smiles as his strongman, Joseph Bitokote Semugera, who contested on an independent ticket, was sworn in as the new Kyengera Town Council chairperson.Semugera’s victory comes amid intense political competition in urban
National Unity Platform Secretary General David Lewis Rubongoya delivers remarks after the unveiling of Paul Mwiru as the party’s candidate for Speaker in Kampala on May 1, 2026.The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has endorsed National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate Paul Mwiru in today
Singer King Michael’s daughter, Gloria Nagawa, and her lover, Antony Bwepukulu, have taken a major step in their relationship after officially exchanging marriage vows.The couple’s wedding ceremony was held at Mt. Zion Grace Church in Entebbe-Katabi and was attended by close family mem
Since it was announced that Starlink had been granted a licence to operate in Uganda, there has been significant debate around what this means for Uganda’s communications sector and the terms of the licence in particular.Taxation of Starlink and data sovereignty are two of the key issues
The debate surrounding sovereignty protection laws has become increasingly significant across developing nations where governments seek stronger control over foreign influence and civil society. In Uganda, discussions around the proposed Sovereignty Bill have raised concerns among non-governmenta
JINJA CITY |URN: Jinja city has experienced traffic standoff for close to five hours this Sunday, due to procession by Arsenal fans parading a replica English premier league trophy.Arsenal emerged this year’s English premier league champion after months of a tight chase with closest riva
Afrobeats artist Davido engaged in an online dispute with Instagram user Emmanuel Oveze Benjamin (bhenjy_cfr).The conflict began on May 19 after Davido criticized former Osun State governor Gboyega Oyetola on his verified X account.Davido labeled Oyetola as a “desperate and embarr
Police in Wandegeya carried out a successful intelligence-led operation on the night of May 17, 2026, targeting motorcycle-riding phone snatchers who have recently been terrorizing residents around Mawanda Road in Kawempe Division, Kampala District. The operation, which took place at about 11:00p
We must distinguish between politics and our shared humanity. In Uganda today, there appear to be two Yoweri Kaguta Musevenis coexisting side by side.One is the tough-talking politician: the military-uniform-wearing, gun-carrying President who has ruled Uganda for nearly four decades. To h
