President Museveni’s “fishermen cabinet” of June 2021 was a gamble that stunned Ugandans. He elevated figures who were not widely expected to hold such prominent roles, describing them as fishermen pulled from the grassroots to serve at the highest level. Five years later, the record of the
Global health is evolving rapidly, with breakthroughs turning into medicine.The latest advancement in viral research is Lenacapavir, an FDA-approved HIV injectable drug manufactured by American biopharmaceutical company Gilead Sciences.Renowned as a convenient, long-acting alternati
Byanyima said although the case may eventually be concluded, she does not expect justice.Winnie Byanyima has said she has little hope that her husband, Kizza Besigye, will receive a fair outcome in the court case he is currently facing.Speaking in an interview with BBC, Byanyima des
In a detailed post on X (formally Twitter), Solomon Sentamu, son NUP leader Robert Sentamu Kyagulanyi, has raised serious concern over the proposed Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, warning that its provisions carry heavy penalties and could significantly affect political activities of Uganda
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has dropped four charges against lawyer Male Mabirizi following a Constitutional Court ruling that nullified the relevant law.“Following the ruling of the Constitutional Court, the DPP informs this court that proceedings against Male Mabirizi are
Hassan Basajjabalaba (in blue suit with a yellow cap) during his campaigns for Entrepreneurs League chairman in the NRM CEC electionsIshaka, Bushenyi – Fresh allegations of unpaid work have rocked Kampala International University (KIU), after investigative journalist Ninye Tabz exposed w
Government has dropped its plan to tax all cash withdrawals after strong resistance from stakeholders, highlighting concerns over economic impact, financial inclusion, and policy contradictions. While the proposal is shelved for now, authorities say the broader push toward a cashless economy and
Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited has registered a strong operational and financial rebound in its first year of managing the country’s electricity distribution network, posting Shs1.71 trillion in revenue as it stabilised a system inherited from private operators.The perfo
Some US bombers’ were due to land at the base before heading to the Middle EastItaly has reportedly refused permission for US military aircraft to land at a Sicilian air base en route to the Middle East, according to a source close to the matter.This denial, which confirms a repor
Outgoing Mawokota South Member of Parliament, Yusuf Nsibambi, has described his recent defection to the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), as a liberating shift from opposition politics, adding that Uganda’s opposition lacks direction.Speaking during NBS Morning Breeze on Tuesday
