Political commentator Andrew Mwenda has defended embattled Speaker Anita Among, arguing that the funds she allegedly obtained from Parliament were only a “small fraction” compared to the political value she delivered to President Yoweri Museveni and the ruling establishment.Speaking du
Eddy Kenzo was publicly humiliated at President Museveni’s swearing-in when he was removed from a seat next to his wife, sparking debate over protocol handling.Singer and Senior Presidential Adviser on Creativity, Eddy Kenzo, faced public embarrassment today when he was removed from a se
Yusuf Nsibambi, the outgoing Mawokota South lawmaker, spoke to Patrick Kamara in a wide-ranging interview on The Grind Podcast. The veteran politician painted a bleak picture of Opposition politics in Uganda while purring over Yoweri Museveni, Uganda’s president since 1986. Excerpts:-___
growing number of Members of Parliament-elect are reportedly evading service of election petitions, raising concerns over access to justice and the increasing risk of cases being dismissed on technical grounds.Last month, the High Court in Gulu, presided over by Justice Phillip Odoki, allo
Kampala, Uganda — Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) is facing growing public scrutiny after eyewitness videos emerged appearing to show a senior customs official physically confronting a civilian during a tense roadside incident in an area reportedly associated with smuggling activities.The
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), through its Health Services, has rolled out lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) drug for HIV prevention which is administered once every six months, in a move aimed at strengthening its HIV response efforts.Spea
Uganda is edging closer to its first commercial oil production, with sector readiness now at 99 per cent following a high-stakes emergency drill conducted by China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC).The government has set July as the target for first oil, marking the country’s lon
At 25, Mary Ashley Ainomugisha is sure of herself, her body, and the life she wants to lead. A self-proclaimed feminist, she describes herself as an online activist for women’s rights and health. While society expects a young woman her age to be looking forward to the lifelong goals of m
Fresh behind-the-scenes claims suggest that former Jinja Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Eric Sakwa could be among names under consideration as President Y.K Museveni reportedly weighs appointments for his 2026-2031 term.Sources familiar with internal political discussions say that Sa
At least four people die monthly in gold mining accidents in Namayingo District, Eastern Uganda as an unregulated rush for the precious minerals draws unemployed youth into unsafe pits.District officials attribute the deaths to crude mining methods, weak enforcement, and sudden shifting
