With funding (Shs850bn) from World Bank, the GoU is continuing to use the PSFU-implemented GROW project to avail low-cost loans (at just 10% interest per annum) to hundreds of female entrepreneurs to enable them sustain, grow, expand and diversify their businesses while breaking into areas that h
In Uganda’s complex political landscape, Dr. Kiiza Besigye stands as a figure of relentless defiance, his life etched with the “wrinkles of struggle” against a government that has increasingly tightened its grip on power.From medical doctor to opposition leader, Besigye’s journey r
Following the National Prayer Breakfast on forgiveness, OPED author Franklin G. Karokora challenges Chris Rwakasisi to stop dodging his mass murder conviction and show remorse to the families of the six victims.Chris Rutimbirayo Rwakasisi CMMChris Rwakasisi was on June 30th 1988 con
Speaking at the launch of the book, “The Journey to Remember,” authored by Maj. Gen (Rtd) Elly Kayanja at Hotel Africana, Gen. Otafiire said he felt a sense of betrayal and perplexity regarding Buganda's current relationship with the NRM.Gen. Kahinda Otafiire, one of the founding leade
The crash occurred at around 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday near the Weighbridge Station in Luwero Town Council. It involved a bus heading to Kampala from Gulu, registration number SSD 251Z, and a truck, registration number UAV 190Q, traveling in the opposite direction.Three members of the same fami
Luwero District police have successfully recovered a stolen motor vehicle and arrested three suspects believed to be part of a larger car theft operation. The recovered vehicle, a G Touring Corolla with registration number UAV 770L, was stolen from a residence i
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
With Godfrey Kiwanda failing to shine because of the political baggage and resentful fatigue that comes with being an ineffective incumbent and Moses Karangwa failing to have a coherent campaign messaging and team as many are shunning him because of his controve
Uganda’s Parish Development Model (PDM) aims to break the cycle of poverty by focusing development efforts at the parish level, with a promise of Shs100 million annually per parish to boost household incomes.While early success stories show promise, lingering concerns over fund delays, p
Jowy Landa says it is not such a big deal that various artists shunned attending the burial of her late brother last week.Jowy Landa’s brother, Martin Kawuki, who was pronounced dead on Wednesday, 11th June 2025, was laid to rest on Thursday, 12th June,
