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"I Jumped Over a Slaughtered Chicken 3 times" Pres Museveni Says, Reveals Details About Bush War

"I Jumped Over a Slaughtered Chicken 3 times" Pres Museveni Says, Reveals Details About Bush War

President Museveni has opened up about his inclusive approach during the bush war, revealing that he collaborated with all religions, including traditionalists who often face condemnation from the public.The Presi

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Kenya’s National Assembly Removes Deputy President Gachagua

Kenya’s National Assembly Removes Deputy President Gachagua

Kenya’s National Assembly voted to impeach Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 in a historic political event. The decision was made during a lengthy parliamentary session, with 281 members voting in favor of the impeachment, while 44 opposed it, and one member abstained.

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Pressure Mounts on Ruto to Explain Rift with Deputy Gachagua

Pressure Mounts on Ruto to Explain Rift with Deputy Gachagua

Kenyan President William Ruto is facing growing pressure to publicly explain the reasons behind his fallout with his deputy, Rigathi Gachagua. Allegations against Gachagua, which led to an attempt by parliamentarians to remove him from office, are reportedly not new in Kenya’s political landscape.

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Happy Independence Day, but our work is still cut out

Happy Independence Day, but our work is still cut out

As Uganda marks 62 years of flag Independence today, the vibrant civic society we once hoped would shape our shared life after the Union Jack was lowered remains elusive to this day. The answer to a seemingly simple question, that is: who exactly are we, is not quite forthcoming.  Often

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Mozambique votes in tense election likely to see ruling party win

Mozambique votes in tense election likely to see ruling party win

Mozambique votes on Wednesday in a tense general election highly likely to deliver victory to the ruling party, Frelimo, which has governed the Southern African nation since 1975. Four candidates are vying to replace President Filipe Nyusi, who is stepping down after serving two terms. T

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Denise Atwine rises above breast cancer

Denise Atwine rises above breast cancer

Ms Denise Charity Atwine, a resident of Mende Sub-county in Wakiso District, did a self-breast check in 2018 and found a lump in her right breast. The lump was the size of a pea. She told her friend who had lost a mother due to breast cancer about the lump. Her friend recommended a d

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Museveni preaches unity at prayer breakfast meet

Museveni preaches unity at prayer breakfast meet

President Museveni has rallied religious leaders to preach and promote unity in the country as opposed to discriminatory messages made against traditional healers. In his brief message delivered at the 26th National Prayer Breakfast held at State House Entebbe yesterday, Mr Museveni disc

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Reborn Okello says worst is behind him

Reborn Okello says worst is behind him

This time last year Allan Okello was not that certain about his career, but had - at least - been given a lifeline by Vipers SC when they signed him on transfer deadline day despite carrying a troublesome knee. Okello’s knee issue had first been discovered when he was summoned to the U

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How mismatched data plagued Uganda's 2024 census report

How mismatched data plagued Uganda's 2024 census report

Following the release of contradicting figures in the 2024 National Housing and Population Census by the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (Ubos) last Thursday, the Monitor now traces how the errors could have come about. In an interview, Mr Vincent Ssennono, the principal statistician and the

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Museveni pledges Shs2 billion to Muslim women’s council

Museveni pledges Shs2 billion to Muslim women’s council

President Museveni has guaranteed to give Shs 2 billion to the Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisation (SACCO) of the women’s council affiliated to the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC), the governing body of Muslims in the country. The money is geared towards backing the eco

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