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Pork, Puritanism and Populism: Religious hubris as a danger to constitutionally guaranteed freedom

Pork, Puritanism and Populism: Religious hubris as a danger to constitutionally guaranteed freedom

Last week, violent clashes broke out in Yumbe district over, of all things, pork.It is a poorly kept national secret that many Ugandans treat this as a delicacy. Indeed, many lifelong friendships (not to mention marriages) and other abiding ties have been forged, and strengthened over the

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Even Gen Otafiire must be shocked by the religious extremists in Yumbe

Even Gen Otafiire must be shocked by the religious extremists in Yumbe

Gen Kahinda Otafiire, the minister of Internal Affairs, must be deeply concerned by the recent events in Yumbe district, where members of the Muslim community reportedly attacked their fellow citizens of the Christian faith.Over the past few days, Muslims in Yumbe, led by the District Khad

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Pork Sale Protest in Yumbe Triggers Police Warning on Religious Extremism

Pork Sale Protest in Yumbe Triggers Police Warning on Religious Extremism

Authorities in the West Nile region have cautioned the people of Yumbe District against engaging in acts of religious extremism.The warning came during a meeting held at Takwa Mosque on Friday, chaired by the Regional Police Commander, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Joseph Mwesige.

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Gen .Otafiire, Like All of Us, Must be Shocked by the Muslim Extremists in Yumbe District

Gen .Otafiire, Like All of Us, Must be Shocked by the Muslim Extremists in Yumbe District

Gen. Kahinda Otafiire, the Minister of Internal Affairs, must be deeply concerned by the recent events in Yumbe District, where members of the Muslim community reportedly attacked their fellow citizens of the Christian faith. Over the past few days, Muslims in Yumbe, led by the District Khadi, Sh

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This is the No. 1 reason people get divorced, says Emily Ratajkowski's divorce lawyer: ‘I'm in everybody's bedroom and bank account’

This is the No. 1 reason people get divorced, says Emily Ratajkowski's divorce lawyer: ‘I'm in everybody's bedroom and bank account’

In her eight years practicing family law, Jackie Combs has helped her clients navigate many divorces.As an attorney at Blank Rome, Combs represents high-net-worth individuals and celebrities like model Emily Ratajkowski and hairstylist Chris Appleton. "Many of my clients' net worths are mo

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Heaven Endorses M7 as Orombi Says God Not Yet Done with the Yellow Man

Heaven Endorses M7 as Orombi Says God Not Yet Done with the Yellow Man

Former Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Henry Luke Orombi, has said Museveni’s continued presidency is part of God’s divine plan for Uganda, and that the nation still needs the old man to complete its journey of peace and development.He made the re

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Prima Kardashi blasts Ex-sweetheart Geosteady over child access claims

Prima Kardashi blasts Ex-sweetheart Geosteady over child access claims

Socialite Prima Kardashi has fired back at her ex-partner, singer Geosteady, after he publicly lamented being denied access to their two kids, Solange and Soraya.

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What Exactly Did Busoga Do to M7? Balunywa’s Case Sparks Basoga Outrage & Mobilization to Defend Their Own

What Exactly Did Busoga Do to M7? Balunywa’s Case Sparks Basoga Outrage & Mobilization to Defend Their Own

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

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Ugandan Woman Claims She Died, Went to Heaven and Resurrected to Tell Her Story — But Some People Doubt Her

Ugandan Woman Claims She Died, Went to Heaven and Resurrected to Tell Her Story — But Some People Doubt Her

Ugandan Woman Claims She Died, Went to Heaven and Resurrected – but some Ugandans are like the doubting Thomases – they believe that God is not capable of bringing someone back to life.The group of doubting Thomases also seem to belie

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Gov’t Finally Stops NGO Registration Requirement for Balokole Churches

Gov’t Finally Stops NGO Registration Requirement for Balokole Churches

There is excitement among Born-Again Christians across the country after the government officially stopped requiring their churches to register as Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs).In a letter dated July 9, 2025, Attorney General Kiryowa Kiwanuka repo

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