Andrew Mwenda is a well-known Ugandan journalist who has played a key role in the political scene of Uganda and East Africa. His career has given him the chance to build close relationships with some of the region’s most powerful leaders, including Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, Rwanda’s
In this analytical weekend news feature we shall focus on several things including the fact that Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo had initially schemed to perpetually sit on the AG’s appeal challenging Besigye strongman Mike Kabaziguruka’s victory in the Co
A recent whistleblower report has unveiled alleged widespread mismanagement and corruption within the National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO), casting a shadow over Uganda’s critical agricultural sector. These revelations come at a time when agricul
Executive Director of UNAIDS, Winnie Byanyima, has lauded South African President Cyril Ramaphosa for outlining an ambitious and forward-looking agenda as South Africa assumes the G20 presidency.Speaking on his vi
Betty Olive Namisango Kamya, a prominent Ugandan politician, faced a profound personal loss with the death of her husband, Spencer Turwomwe, in 2003.Turwomwe, a soldier in the Ugandan military, passed away at Mulago Hospital after a nine-day hospitalization due
Reports have emerged that President Yoweri Museveni has assigned a top military officer from the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) to represent him at Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremony scheduled for tomorrow. The decision has sparked interest, as it h
The recent rhetoric against Rwanda has sparked sharp reactions across the region. It is no secret that Rwanda’s disciplined and highly capable Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) has earned a reputation as one of Africa’s most formidable armies. However, what makes t
The National Unity Platform (NUP) is facing a storm of criticism following the controversial dismissal of Mathias Mpuuga as the party’s Deputy President.Michael Mabikke, a prominent politician and legal expert,
Parliament has officially requested the Electoral Commission (EC) to organize a by-election for the Kawempe North parliamentary seat, following the death of Hon. Muhammad Ssegirinya on January 9, 2025.The request was conveyed in a January 15 letter by Cle
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni met with H.E. Jeremiah Kpan Koung, the Vice President of the Republic of Liberia, over the weekend.During a meeting held at Speke Resort Munyonyo on the sidelines of the African Union Extraordinary Summit on Comprehensive
