During his visit to Uganda, Faith Abeeza proved that the strong connection she shared with Robert Mukombozi during their long phone calls across continents was real and enduring. Both had longed for physical closeness and companionship. Mukombozi, who works in Australia, was thrilled t
It has been one year since Arnold Mutebi purchased a 2001 model CR-V RE2 4WD Honda. When he bought the car, he was looking for a fuel-efficient vehicle that had a fairly high ground clearance and was affordable to maintain. Despite having the means to afford a newer car, Mutebi's passion for
Last week, our beloved Chief of Defence Forces General Muhoozi Kainerugaba was back in the spotlight, once again using his favoured communication tool — X. His tweet directed at the US ambassador offered two options: apologise to President Museveni or face deportation. This response
President Museveni has opened up about his inclusive approach during the bush war, revealing that he collaborated with all religions, including traditionalists who often face condemnation from the public.The Presi
The Law Development Centre (LDC) has raised concerns over the Administration of Parliament Amendment Bill 2024, introduced by Mityana South MP Richard Lumu. LDC officials warn that if the bill is passed, it may undermine Uganda’s multiparty political system. During a meeting with the legal and par
Soroti Councillors Throw Punches Instead of Proposals in Latest Meeting Debate sometimes resembles a wrestling match in Ugandan politics. This was the case at the Soroti district council meeting on October 9, 2024 which turned into a scene worthy of a local boxing match. The afternoon began w
As the festive season approaches, many homeowners find themselves preoccupied with various ways to refresh their homes, even when everything is still perfectly functional. Ronald Atwine, a civil engineer and managing director of SandBolt Limited, highlights a significant issue; many homeowne
As Uganda marks 62 years of flag Independence today, the vibrant civic society we once hoped would shape our shared life after the Union Jack was lowered remains elusive to this day. The answer to a seemingly simple question, that is: who exactly are we, is not quite forthcoming. Often
Amidst all the news of corruption, misuse of public funds, incoherent census result numbers, disease outbreaks, war and deaths, the media, regardless of the perception of it being a harbinger of bad news, manages to deliver some rays of hope in form of positive happy-ever-after stories every
In a tale of two lifestyles and mixed fortunes, some richer Ugandans are dying earlier while their poorer counterparts are living longer. Our analysis of two separate reports from Uganda Bureau of Statistics (Ubos) and another from the World Bank show that people in regions with high pov
