The Ministry of Works and Transport faces severe financial problems after taking over the Uganda National Roads Authority. Minister Gen Edward Katumba Wamala told Parliament that his ministry now has a debt of Shs 1.3 trillion from UNRA.According to the Works Minister, the debt grows by Shs
General Edward Kalekezi "Kale" Kayihura, born on December 26, 1955, in Kisoro District, Western Uganda, is a Ugandan lawyer, military general, and former Inspector General of Police (IGP). He served as the IGP from 2005 until his dismissal in March 2018. Kayihura's early education took him from
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
The El Molo tribe is one of the smallest ethnic groups in Kenya, with a population of around 99 members.The tribe originally lived near Lake Turkana, but over time, they were forced to move to small islands in the
Mathias Mpuuga’s political journey has taken a new turn after his fallout with the National Unity Platform (NUP).As the 2026 General Elections approach, the big question remains: can Mpuuga win his parliamentary
The government’s move to transfer many public construction projects to the military has worsened fears about President Museveni’s concentration of powerKampala, Uganda | Nakisanze Segawa Global Press Jour
Former Ugandan Police Chief General Kale Kayihura is making efforts to restore his reputation after his dismissal in 2018 and years of legal troubles.In 2023, the General Court Martial cleared him of all charges,
In a recent interview, Hon. Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda, the Shadow Minister for Finance and Kira Municipality Legislator, delivered a scathing critique of President Yoweri Museveni's leadership. He highlighted the president's age and the perceived incompetence of h
