Uganda is mourning the reported passing of Maj. Gen. James Kizza Ssebagala, a respected senior officer in the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF). The news has sparked grief across the country, especially among those who served with him.Social media has been
PHOTO/COURTESYFrank Gashumba, a polarizing Ugandan social commentator and businessman, has never shied away from voicing his opinions on matters of governance, often stirring controversy with his outspoken critiques.Recently, Gashumba has taken to social
“If people knew what was found in areas like Goma, Bukavu, and elsewhere, they would understand. This was never just about M23—it was about Rwanda"Kagame speaking at the Liberation Day cocktail in Kigali on Friday eveningKi
Security agencies in Uganda have confirmed the arrest of 16 individuals suspected of planning to disrupt activities in the capital during the official nomination of President Yoweri Museveni as the NRM Chairman and 2026 Presidential Flag bearer.According
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has issued a stern warning to any forces or individuals plotting to destabilize Uganda, vowing swift and decisive action.Speaking at NRM Electoral Commission Headquarters for his official nomination as National Chairman (2
Chaos erupted in Homa Bay County as mourners forcefully seized the casket of the late Albert Omondi Ojwang and marched it to Mawego Police Station in a dramatic protest against alleged police brutality.The protest escalated further when the irate crowd set the station abla
President Museveni has directed Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja to spearhead a government-led intervention to rescue the ailing business empire of the late tycoon Apollo Nyegamehe, widely known as Aponye, whose death in 2023 left his companies facing severe financial distress.In a letter d
Uganda’s upcoming 2026 general elections face serious threats to credibility and public trust due to persistent security-related violence, vote buying, and a lack of transparency in the electoral process, according to governance experts.Speaking at a stakeholders’ dialogue organised in
The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has announced a planned power outage across parts of Central Uganda on Saturday, July 5, 2025, to allow for critical maintenance and upgrade works by the Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL).The blackout will la
Enoch Byaruhanga Barigye’s nomination for the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Vice Chairperson of the Western Region brings forward bold governance reforms, including a proposal to reduce Uganda’s Parliament to 250 members and limit the Cabinet to just 10 ministers.Barigye’s propo
