In September 2015, Uganda lost Major General Aronda Nyakairima, a well-known military leader and the country’s Minister of Internal Affairs.His sudden death left a huge gap in the country and in the life of his
Gender minister Betty Amongi, as was recently portrayed by fellow minister Kahinda Otafiire, is a natural bully who doesn’t mind discomforting others. And in her public life as MP and minister, the UPC first lady has stepped on toes and caused misery to many o
Kampala: The U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has issued a new emergency humanitarian waiver to the foreign aid freeze, allowing key government-run and USAID-funded health programs to continue.“For purposes o
Dr. Andrew Ocero is a successful Ugandan doctor who met Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng when they were both studying at Makerere University Medical School in the late 1980s.They had a strong love for medicine, which brought t
Photo: African Woman after giving birth | United NationsLast November, a young mother in Uganda faced a challenge that many would find impossible—giving birth just hours before sitting for her Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE). Despite the odds stacked against her, she has emerged victorious,
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
Dr. Kizza Besigye’s ongoing hunger strike has reignited debates over food access policies in Uganda’s prisons, particularly Luzira Maximum Security Prison, where he is currently detained.The prison authorities
Sometime last year, an old boy of mine got in touch to ask about my opinion on his intention to run for parliament in the 2026 election – on the opposition ticket.“What is your overall intention?” I asked fo
Famous Ugandan journalist and TV presenter Faridah Nakazibwe has impressed many people, not because of her work on TV, but because of a big and expensive house she built.This multi-million shilling mansion is
A tragic situation has shaken Buikwe District, where eight people linked to a controversial religious group have died. The most recent victim was a six-year-old boy, leaving the community heartbroken and angry.The
