In a decisive policy shift aimed at easing mounting tensions over land use and security, President Yoweri Museveni has ordered an immediate ban on the unrestricted movement of Balaalo cattle herders into Northern, Eastern, and North-Western Uganda.The pre
Uncle Chumi has spoken out about what she describes as the “fake” and selfish nature of friendships in the country’s music industry, cautioning fellow musicians and fans to tread carefully.In an interview with Shalom 256, Chumi did not hold back, sh
Veteran legislator Abdu Katuntu has delivered a scathing assessment of Uganda’s current political climate, warning that Parliament has been reduced to a mere job placement centre rather than a platform for national service.Speaking on Saturday during an
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) recently held a sudden press briefing on Martyrs’ Day after a deadly blast happened just 600 metres from Munyonyo Basilica. The army said a woman who was carrying or wearing a bomb died instantly, together with the m
Police in Kenya have fired tear gas to disperse thousands of protesters who flooded the streets of Nairobi and other major towns on Wednesday, marking the first anniversary of the deadly 2024 anti-government demonstrations.Businesses and schools remained shut in parts of the capital as fea
It begins with a promise. A satellite dish on a tin roof. A blinking terminal in the middle of rural Kisii. Suddenly, a boy can watch a YouTube video without buffering.A teacher downloads a lesson plan in seconds. A clinic sends health records to the capital without delay. It feels like th
Traders at St. Balikuddembe Market have appealed to President Museveni to personally launch the highly anticipated market loan scheme at their market, saying it will reaffirm his support and popularity among business communities.President Museveni was initially expected to launch the marke
The Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) has officially unveiled its roadmap for party elections, beginning with the election of village branch executives starting June 30th, 2025.The roadmap was announced during a press briefing addressed by the party’s Head of Media and Communications, Muz
Leaders of the United Bodaboda Riders Cooperative Union have raised alarm over increasing security threats within the motorcycle transport sector, cautioning riders to be more vigilant and alert during their daily operations.The Union, which represents thousands of boda boda riders across
Kampala- The Initiative for Social and Economic Rights (ISER), in partnership with RAISE, has today launched a groundbreaking working paper titled "A People's Pension," calling for urgent reforms in Uganda’s pension system and the adoption of a rights-based approach to social security.
