As the Kawempe North by-election campaign continues, National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate Faridah Nambi has faced criticism after a video surfaced showing her offering UGX 50,000 to voters at a market. The act, seen by many as voter bribery, was met with
Former Ugandan military general David Sejusa has strongly criticized the recent acts of brutality against civilians and journalists in Kawempe, calling for the masked men responsible to be sent to the frontline in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
The organisation called on media houses to give more visibility to women leaders and counter negative stereotypes that discourage female participation in politics.Women’s rights activists have issued a strong call to action to end electoral violence in Uganda,
Civil society stakeholders have called for stronger human rights safeguards in Uganda’s digital transformation journey, warning of potential exclusion and privacy risks.Speaking at a multi-stakeholder dialogue in Kampala organised by Initiative for Social and Economic Rights (ISER), Eliz
The project, funded by the European Union through Cities Alliance, is being implemented in partnership with Associazione Centro Aiuti Volontari.Arua City Council has secured Shs4.8 billion for the implementation of the Sustainable Urban Integration of Displacemen
Members of Parliament from the Defence and Internal Affairs Committee have expressed appreciation for the construction progress of UPDF National Referral Hospital, which stands at 93% completion.This was as the committee delegation led by Wilson Kajwengye, MP for Nyabushozi County, embarke
In the fast-paced world of banking, where numbers often take precedence over people, Grace Muliisa is leading with a different approach one that prioritises service, community, and innovation.As the Managing Director of Ecobank Uganda since 2021, she has set herself apart by focusing on pe
President Museveni has commissioned the $81 million Kampala Flyover, urging city residents to stop littering and maintain cleanliness in the capital.The commissioning ceremony, held on Wednesday afternoon, marked a significant milestone in improving Kampala’s infrastructure and easi
BBC | A PhD student who has been convicted of drugging and raping 10 women "may turn out to be one of the most prolific sexual predators that we've ever seen in this country", according to the lead detective on the case.Chinese national Zhenhao Zou, 28, attacked two women
The upcoming Kawempe North by-election, set for March 13, 2025, has been overshadowed by alarming incidents of violence against journalists covering the campaign period.Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa, has strongly condemned the attacks, raising concerns about their i
