Friday late afternoon, Commissioner General of Prison Dr. Johnson Byabashaija rang Attorney General Kiwanuka Kiryowa seeking to be guided on when to release Kizza Besigye and other similarly-held inmates who have been incacerated for years over Military Court Ma
The Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Internal Security Organisation (ISO) are in mourning after the sudden loss of Brigadier General Charles Oluka. His unexpected death has deeply affected his family, friends, and colleagues.
The political scene in Kawempe North is buzzing as 16 candidates come forward to fill the seat left by the late Muhammad Ssegirinya. With the by-election set for March 13, the competition is heating up, and both major political parties are preparing for a tough
Rwandan President Paul Kagame has hit out at South African President Cyril Ramaphosa over the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).Kagame made it clear that Rwanda will not be intimidated by
In September 2015, Uganda lost Major General Aronda Nyakairima, a well-known military leader and the country’s Minister of Internal Affairs.His sudden death left a huge gap in the country and in the life of his
Maria Mosiku, who says she is one of the widows of the late Maj Gen James Kazini, is asking President Museveni and the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) to help her. She says she is struggling to take care of Kazini’s three children and needs a place to st
Goma, DRC – The leader of the Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC) and political head of the M23 rebel movement, Corneille Nangaa, has declared an end to the state of siege in North Kivu and announced plans to establish a civil administration in the coming days.
A Lusoga proverb says, “If you refuse to honor your elders, you will struggle to find guidance in times of need.” This saying is proving true as the government grapples with a funding shortfall that threatens to reduce the salaries of traditional and cultura
Gender minister Betty Amongi, as was recently portrayed by fellow minister Kahinda Otafiire, is a natural bully who doesn’t mind discomforting others. And in her public life as MP and minister, the UPC first lady has stepped on toes and caused misery to many o
Former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has made headlines with his bold remarks following reports that former U.S. President Donald Trump has halted financial assistance to certain African nations.Speaking at an event, Former President Uhuru Kenyatta criticized the dependency of African le
