Uganda’s Local Government workers, through the Uganda Local Government Workers’ Union (ULGWU), have petitioned Parliament over years of neglect, broken promises, and unfair treatment by the government. The petition, presented by Workers’ MP Hon. Dr. Byakat
Museveni addressing the people of Lango over the weekend.President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has proposed the formation of a select committee of trusted representatives from the Lango subregion to directly engage the government on the long-standing issue of
Kabako, a close friend of Sheebah, argued that the debate isn't about vocal talent, but rather about which artist has a larger catalog of popular songs.In a recent interview, musician Kabako offered his perspective on the ongoing debate over who gives a
The latest legal charges against Professor Wasswa Balunywa, a distinguished son of Busoga and former principal of Makerere University Business School (MUBS), have ignited widespread anger and unease across the Basoga community.Balunywa, who devoted decade
Putin appears unmoved in the face of Trump’s deadline diplomacy and social media brinkmanshipThe muddled US-Russia equation under Trump is symptomatic of a larger leadership dilemma.US President Donald Trump faces a daunting series of foreign p
President Yoweri Museveni is staring down another political storm as pressure mounts over the crumbling state of roads in the Ankole sub-region—his own backyard.The once-reliable Mbarara-Bushenyi-Ishaka and Mbarara-Ibanda highways have now become scars across
Between 2011 and 2016, Uganda’s political environment underwent a dramatic shift marked by intensifying ballot disputes, growing opposition momentum, and unprecedented state control of
Trade at the Mpondwe border point in Kasese District is thriving, fuelled by high demand from the Democratic Republic of Congo.Yet behind the apparent boom, small-scale vendors—especially the youth—are raising alarms about punitive taxes and the absence of political leadership to advoc
Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Bugiri District are voicing growing frustration over persistent discrimination and limited access to essential public services.Despite existing government policies aimed at promoting inclusivity, many PWDs say they continue to face systemic barriers that
A growing majority of Ugandans believe corruption has reached alarming levels, with 74% describing it as either “very severe” or “extremely severe,” according to a new factsheet by Twaweza based on its 2024 Sauti za Wananchi survey.Only 11% of respondents consider corruption “not
