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Concerns Grow Over ‘Buying’ of Political Parties Ahead of 2025 Elections

Concerns Grow Over ‘Buying’ of Political Parties Ahead of 2025 Elections

Political analysts are raising fresh alarms over increasing corruption in Uganda’s political landscape, warning that the buying and selling of political parties is enriching a few political group leaders while steadily undermining democratic processes.This growing trend is already compli

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Parents, Leaders Protest Government Decision to Drop Teachers at Nakasongola's Nakitoma Seed School

Parents, Leaders Protest Government Decision to Drop Teachers at Nakasongola's Nakitoma Seed School

Parents, old students, and local leaders in Nakitoma Sub-county, Nakasongola District, have expressed disappointment over government's decision to drop long-serving teachers at Nakitoma Senior Secondary School following its recent takeover as a Seed School.Founded in 1994 by the local comm

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Kampala RCC Jane Muhindo Pays Tribute to Pope Francis

Kampala RCC Jane Muhindo Pays Tribute to Pope Francis

Kampala Resident City Commissioner (RCC) Jane Muhindo has paid tribute to Pope Francis, who passed away on Easter Monday, describing him as “a humble man of God” whose legacy of peace and compassion will continue to inspire generations across the African continent and beyond.RCC M

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Museveni Reappoints Rugunda, Nadduli As Owana Named Presidential Advisor on NRA Archives

Museveni Reappoints Rugunda, Nadduli As Owana Named Presidential Advisor on NRA Archives

President Museveni has reappointed several senior political figures and former government officials as presidential advisors, signalling continuity and trust in familiar hands as he consolidates his political and policy agenda.The appointments, made under Article 172 of th

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He Kissed Their Feet for Peace, But Pope Francis Leaves South Sudan’s Hope in Limbo

He Kissed Their Feet for Peace, But Pope Francis Leaves South Sudan’s Hope in Limbo

In April 2019, Pope Francis stunned the world with a dramatic plea for peace in South Sudan by kneeling to kiss the feet of President Salva Kiir and opposition leader Riek Machar.The act, which took place during a spiritual retreat at the Vatican, was meant to encourage the two rivals to h

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Tobacco Firms Clash Over Proposed Tax Hike on Cigarettes

Tobacco Firms Clash Over Proposed Tax Hike on Cigarettes

The British American Tobacco-Uganda (BAT) has urged Parliament to reconsider the Excise Duty Amendment Bill 2025, which proposes increasing taxes on cigarettes.BAT officials argued that the tax hike would not only reduce their sales but also lead to a decline in government revenue."

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Tributes to Pope Francis: A Legacy of Compassion and Unity

Tributes to Pope Francis: A Legacy of Compassion and Unity

Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21, 2025, at the age of 88, is being mourned by millions across the world. His legacy as a spiritual leader, human rights advocate, and reformer has prompted tributes from heads of state, religious leaders, and global institutions.Known for his humili

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Barack Obama Admits Marital Struggles After Presidency: “I’m in a Deep Deficit with Michelle”

Barack Obama Admits Marital Struggles After Presidency: “I’m in a Deep Deficit with Michelle”

WASHINGTON – Former U.S. President Barack Obama offered a rare and candid glimpse into his personal life this week, revealing ongoing efforts to reconnect with his wife, Michelle Obama, following his two terms in the White House.Sp

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Nine Books That Should Be Read With A Box Of Tissues To Hand

Nine Books That Should Be Read With A Box Of Tissues To Hand

"I cried just describing that book to my husband.""The last three chapters made me absolutely bawl my eyes out." –Key_Objective4426About the book: We follow our narrator, who lives alone and has no one for company other than his cat, Cabbage. His life is suddenly turned around when he

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OpenAI adjusts AI roadmap for better GPT-5

OpenAI adjusts AI roadmap for better GPT-5

OpenAI is reconfiguring its rollout plan for upcoming AI models. The company’s CEO, Sam Altman shared on social media on Friday that it will delay the launch of its GPT-5 large language model (LLM) in favor of some lighter reasoning models to release first.The brand will now launch new o3 and

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