General Edward Katumba Wamala, a notable Ugandan military officer and former Minister of Works and Transport, survived a dramatic assassination attempt on June 1, 2021.The attack occurred on Kisota Road in Kisaasi, Kampala, as Wamala was on his way to a family member's funeral.Tragi
Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi, commonly known as Balaam, has been a prominent figure in Uganda's business and political spheres.Born on July 28, 1979, in Mbarara, Uganda, Balaam's journey from humble beginnings to becoming a trusted minister under President Yoweri Museveni is both inspiring an
Elizabeth Gabeya made history this week when she assumed leadership of Makerere University in a symbolic gesture celebrating International Women’s Day.The 21-year-old first-year Mastercard Foundation Scholar, pursuing a Bachelor of Agricultural and Rural Innovation, temporarily stepped i
On 11 March 2025, the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of Uganda's Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, made public that he had sent the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) special forces to Juba, South Sudan.He said the operation, codenamed 'Mlinzi wa Kimya' (The Silent Guardian),
When she learnt of the impeding Kawempe North by-election, Anifa Karadi (who lives in nearby Nansana) strategically acquired and rented a house in Kyebando’s Kisalosalo Zone in order to increase her eligibility for the Seat.
In a hilarious twist, socialite Shanita Namuyimbwa a.k.a Bad Black has urged renowned celebrity pastor Wilson Bugembe to marry former Miss Uganda, Dr. Jan Mukiibi.Dr. Jan Mukiibi is known by a few on social media.
Aiden Kaliisa, a committed supporter of the National Unity Platform (NUP), has raised concerns about the actions of Sentamu Churchill James, the son of NUP's head of mobilization, Mr. Nyanzi Fred Sentamu. The controversy stems from Churchill's refusal to support
The leadership crisis at Makerere University has taken a troubling turn as Vice-Chancellor Professor Barnabas Nawangwe continues to resist the appointment of permanent Deputy Vice-Chancellors (DVCs), leaving key positions in limbo for nearly eight years.
Lawmakers and civil society groups are now calling for independent investigations and accountability for security forces involved in the violenceThe government has announced that some civilians arrested during the recent violence at a Kawempe by-election campaign
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,
