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23 Jun '25
Yusuf Gowon was once a towering figure in Uganda’s military and political circles, rising to prominence as the Chief of Staff of the Uganda Army under the notorious President Idi Amin.During Amin's brutal rule, which saw an estimated 300,000 Ugandans ki
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23 Jun '25
Officially known as water cremation or alkaline hydrolysis, the process involves rapidly decomposing a corpse in water and alkaline chemicals under high temperatures in a big steel vessel (pictured)
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21 Jun '25
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Vice Chairperson, Hajji Moses Kigongo, has criticized Muslims for failing to resolve their religious disputes and instead looking to the president to fight their battles emphasizing that it’s not his responsibility.
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20 Jun '25
Gen. Moses Ali after being nominated for 2026 parliamentary contest.Retired General David Sejusa has condemned what he described as “public flogging” and online humiliation targeting Gen. Moses Ali urging Ugandans to uphold African values of respect f
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16 Jun '25
It's no secret that scams continue to be a major issue for everyone. Latest stats from the FBI show that online threats raked in over £12 billion last year, with cyber attacks rising by a whopping 33 percent. With crooks using increasingly sophisticated methods
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14 Jun '25
As Uganda joined the rest of the world to mark International Albinism Awareness Day, members of the albinism community gathered at the Mukono District headquarters to celebrate their progress, advocate for their rights, and highlight ongoing challenges especially in healthcare and education.
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13 Jun '25
The government has announced new tax measures on cigarettes, beer, imports, and agricultural by-product exports in the 2025/26 national budget, in a bid to boost domestic revenue and harmonize with regional tax frameworks.Presenting the budget to Parliament on Thursday, Finance Minister Ma
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13 Jun '25
The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has commissioned the Mongil Rockview Hotel in Soroti, a development she described as a significant milestone for the town.The hotel, owned by Grace Asaku, is a testament to the entrepreneurial spirit and investment potential in the region.Spea
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13 Jun '25
The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has attributed many of Uganda’s persistent problems to a failure in leadership preparation, warning that the country risks stagnation unless it cultivates disciplined, visionary leaders—especially among the youth.Speaking during a leaders
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13 Jun '25
The Katikkiro (Prime Minister)of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has blamed many of Uganda’s persistent challenges on poor leadership preparation, urging the nation to invest in developing well-grounded and forward-thinking leaders.Speaking during a leadership transition ceremony for the