I start with two apologies. First, last week, in the absence of the Dean and Deputy Dean of the School of Law, I had to dedicate substantial time holding fort in both instances – which allowed me an even greater appreciation of the burden that administrators s
Youth leaders have raised the alarm over the increasing political manipulation of young Ugandans ahead of the 2026 general elections, calling for peaceful and lawful participation in the democratic process.Makerere University Guild President, Churchill James Ssentamu, was among those who v
Iryn Namubiru has officially released her long-awaited memoir, opening up about the painful and complicated relationship with her mother, Justine Nyanzi Namawejje, and her extended family.The book, titled “My Mother Knows: My Journey to Healing”, was
Rev Gideon Byamugisha speaking during the health weekKampala | State House this week sounded alarm over Uganda’s HIV epidemic, revealing that five Ugandans are infected with the virus every hour—equivalent to 100 new cases daily—at an annual cost of
The latest legal charges against Professor Wasswa Balunywa, a distinguished son of Busoga and former principal of Makerere University Business School (MUBS), have ignited widespread anger and unease across the Basoga community.Balunywa, who devoted decade
ennifer Etit Okaka, the Human Resource Manager at the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA)The Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala has formally charged Jennifer Etit Okaka, the Human Resource Manager at the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), with corru
Diddy's legal team has confirmed that they are approaching President Donald Trump for a pardon in the rapper's conviction for prostitution charges.Disgraced rapper Sean '
The human body is made up of many small units called cells. These cells work together to form tissues, which then combine to create organs.Each organ has a special job that helps keep the body alive and working properly.The body has many
A growing majority of Ugandans believe corruption has reached alarming levels, with 74% describing it as either “very severe” or “extremely severe,” according to a new factsheet by Twaweza based on its 2024 Sauti za Wananchi survey.Only 11% of respondents consider corruption “not
The Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) at Makerere University has unveiled a groundbreaking 384 kWp solar power system, the largest campus-based solar grid in Africa, marking a major leap toward sustainable energy for health and research infrastructure.T
