The latest push for peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has received a boost with endorsements from the United Nations peacekeeping mission MONUSCO and the Government of Rwanda, following the July 19 signing of a Declaration of Principles in Doha between Kinshasa and the M23-led Congo
President Museveni has promoted Brigadier Wilberforce Sserunkuma to the rank of Major General, in recognition of his decades of service and contributions to national and regional stability.The promotion was announced in a radio message issued by the Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi
President Museveni has spoken out on the violent and chaotic scenes that marred the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party primaries held on July 17, warning perpetrators of electoral fraud and violence that they will be prosecuted.In a detailed statement released on Sunday, July 20, the
In a fresh twist to the leadership wrangles that have rocked Uganda’s biggest opposition party, the National Unity Platform (NUP), the founding president, Moses Nkonge Kibalama, has reportedly gone missing
Mubarak Munyagwa has come out swinging just days after unveiling the Common Man’s Party, accusing some opposition figures of being too comfortable in their positions and resistant to new players.Speaking during an
Uganda’s music scene is vibrant and innovative; every five years or so, the industry undergoes a reboot, ushering in fresh talent that challenges the veterans.In 2025, a new generation of artists is rising to prominence, targeting both local and global
Who's behind Uganda's digital number plates? The Russian company in the controversial deal is revealed to have Ugandan directors, raising new questions about the project's structure.The Russian firm awarded Uganda’s digital number plate contract, Join
My name is Jamal Mohammed Kabirianga, and I come from Rwanda. For years, I had one dream—to serve my community as a Member of Parliament. It was a dream that I pursued with unwavering determination, but after six failed attempts, it seemed like a distant fantasy. Despite my passion, dedication,
Times Higher Education (THE), the publisher of the World University Rankings, has issued a clarification over its latest university rankings following a public uproar over Makerere University’s perceived sharp decline in global and regional standings.In a statement dated July 9, THE said
In life, love can be complicated, elusive, and sometimes even heartbreaking. But for someone like me, it took an unexpected twist that I could never have imagined. As a woman from Arusha, Tanzania, I had always dreamt of finding true love and settling down to a
