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
Brigadier-General Charles Oluka, the Director General of Uganda’s Internal Security Organisation (ISO), passed away on January 30, 2025, after a prolonged battle with heart complications.He had taken over the le
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
The Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) has confirmed that it received and escorted more than 280 Romanian mercenaries who were previously fighting alongside the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC) in the eastern region of the country.The mercenaries surrendered to the M23
Kampala: The U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has issued a new emergency humanitarian waiver to the foreign aid freeze, allowing key government-run and USAID-funded health programs to continue.“For purposes o
Lawyer Jude Byabakama recently addressed the media at the Uganda Law Society headquarters in Kampala, raising important points about the role of the court martial in handling cases involving military personnel.Acc
Rebecca Kadaga, the current NRM 2nd national vice chairperson, faces mounting pressure as political rivals prepare to challenge her position in the upcoming party elections. The development emerged during a rally at Kamuli youth center where President Museveni addressed supporters.According
SSP Maureen Atuhaire, the Acting Commissioner of the Child and Family Protection Department, has stirred a lively conversation online with her advice to men about marriage. On Saturday, she took to her official X account (formerly Twitter) to caution men against rushing into marriage before
