Former Makerere University Vice Chancellor Professor Venancius Baryamureeba has ignited a fiery debate on social media after openly criticizing a bold proposal by his fellow professor Lawrence Muganga to implement a nationwide “One Laptop Per Child” program in Uganda. Baryamureeba who owns Ug
Oscar Musinguzi worked at Crown Beverages’ Kakungulu plant off the Entebbe Express Way, as an operations supervisor for Nivana mineral water.He claims that the work was risky since it involved getting in close contact with ozone gas, a powerful, chemical-free oxidant used for water purif
US President Donald TrumpUganda is entering a new and uncertain chapter in its relationship with the United States—and it would be unwise to treat it as business as usual.For decades, Uganda has been one of Washington’s key partners in Africa, benefiting from substantial support
Economists and tax experts warn that government’s plan to raise Shs4.8 trillion through new taxes, including a fuel levy, could increase inflation, slow construction activity, and undermine economic recovery if the tax base is not widened.A growing chorus of economists and tax experts is
Gen Muhoozi KainerugabaUganda’s military chief said on Tuesday that troops deployed in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo could begin withdrawing within days, underscoring growing tensions between Ugandan forces and local authorities in the conflict-hit region.General Muhoozi Ka
The opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) offices in Kabale District are under lock and key. Officially opened by NUP presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, in August 2023, the offices are located along Rugabo Road, opposite Kabale Secondary School in Centr
Food vendors operating along Duhaga roundabout market commonly known as Kidomole in Hoima City West Division on Tuesday became hostile as they protested against city authorities’ eviction enforcement.They termed it “forceful and illegal eviction.”Vendors portrayed their hostil
Government is set to review and possibly reduce the number of licensed radio stations in Uganda, ICT and National Guidance Minister Dr Chris Baryomunsi has revealed.Speaking at the handover ceremony of the new Executive Director of the Uganda Media Centre (UMC) in Kampala, Baryomunsi said
KAYUNGA, Uganda — Authorities in Kayunga District have arrested two primary school head teachers in connection with examination malpractice tied to the 2025 Primary Leaving Examinations that led to the cancellation of results for 30 candidates.Police said the suspects, arrested March 23,
Busitema University has been quietly expanding its reach across eastern Uganda, establishing campuses in Namasagali, Pallisa, Mbale, and Arapai, and steadily increasing student enrolment year after year. On paper, the growth story looks impressive.But behind the numbers, a more uncomfortab
