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Why the community supports anti-corruption protests

Why the community supports anti-corruption protests

Police and UPDF soldiers arrest more protestors in Kampala as Ugandans began a March to Parliament youth led anti-graft protest on July 23, 2024. PHOTO/ABUBAKER LUBOWAWe love our country, but we detest the deafening silence of our leaders, who publicly co

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Five unique traits of Baganda women that make them stand out

Five unique traits of Baganda women that make them stand out

The Baganda people, one of Uganda's largest ethnic groups, have a rich and vibrant culture. Among the most celebrated aspects of this culture are the traits and characteristics of Baganda women. Renowned for their elegance, hospitality, and strong cultural ident

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Over 12,000 Gen Zs join graft fight

Over 12,000 Gen Zs join graft fight

Some of the anti-graft protesters who were charged at Buganda Road Court and remanded to Luzira Prison on July 23, 2024. Photo | Abubaker LubowaSeveral hundreds of Gen Zs on July 27, participated in virtual and physical protests over rising corruptio

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EC starts demarcation of electoral areas for 2025-2026 elections

EC starts demarcation of electoral areas for 2025-2026 elections

The Electoral Commission (EC) has officially commenced the demarcation of electoral areas for the 2025-2026 Local Governments Councils elections, a critical process that aims to clearly define areas of representation for directly elected councillors, women counc

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Prince Harry accused of using ‘dirty tactics’ to blackmail King Charles

Prince Harry accused of using ‘dirty tactics’ to blackmail King Charles

Prince Harry’s relationship with his father, King Charles III, has hit a new low amid an escalating dispute over Harry’s security in the U.K. According to sources close to the king, Harry is allegedly employing “emotional blackmail” by suggesting that Ch

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March to Parliament: Those who didn’t join the protest or tried to stop it have something in common

March to Parliament: Those who didn’t join the protest or tried to stop it have something in common

The march to Parliament scheduled for July 23 last week seemed like an event to watch. It was thus predicted that nothing of what happened in Kenya would successfully be executed in Uganda. There are good reasons to think so.Some people now regret that th

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Uganda in race to meet new EU coffee export rules

Uganda in race to meet new EU coffee export rules

Bags of Ugandan coffee stored at a bulking centre as they await shipping to overseas markets. Over 60% of the country’s coffee ends up in the EU market signifying its importance to Uganda. COURTESY150 days left to comply with new to

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Kampala’ s Sultan of prosperity opens door to another shopping mall

Kampala’ s Sultan of prosperity opens door to another shopping mall

Sentongo Haruna’s most recent property had taken the town by storm: a newly constructed $24 million penthouse in the heart of Ntinda, perched atop the Haruna Shopping Mall.This penthouse was unlike any other property ever constructed in Africa, a marvel

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Harry Maguire reveals Man Utd dressing room's reaction to Erik ten Hag sack fears

Harry Maguire reveals Man Utd dressing room's reaction to Erik ten Hag sack fears

Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has spoken out on the speculation over Erik ten Hag's future at the end of last season and claims it affected players' performancesHarry Maguire feels speculation over Erik ten Hag's future hurt Manchester United l

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Uganda, Kenya revive plans for petroleum pipeline

Uganda, Kenya revive plans for petroleum pipeline

Uganda and Kenya have reignited a 30-year-old plan to build a petroleum pipeline from Eldoret to Kampala, aiming to secure stable fuel supplies and reduce price volatility.Uganda's Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Ms Ruth Nankabirwa, and other

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