There is a Ugandan virologist – a retired professor – who once told me a memorable story that captures a core part of the absurdity of the system that Bwana Yoweri Museveni has cultivated and presided over since coming to power. I will not
Vincent Obodo, the former chief bodyguard of Dr. Apollo Milton Obote, returned to Uganda after spending more than 50 years in exile. Obodo, now 81, left Uganda in January 1971 when General Idi
There is excitement among Born-Again Christians across the country after the government officially stopped requiring their churches to register as Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs).In a letter dated July 9, 2025, Attorney General Kiryowa Kiwanuka repo
Provocative as always, renowned political theorist and newspaper columnist Yusuf Sserunkuma has once again challenged Gen Museveni’s supporters to become more realistic and alive to the fact that their man is old and not growing any younger or more energetic a
There is growing tension inside Uganda’s top spy agency, Defence Intelligence and Security (DIS), as disturbing details begin to emerge about how two top military officers got their powerful positions—and the dirty secrets now following them.
Uganda has launched its first-ever Youth Energy Summit (YES 2025), with State Minister for Energy Phiona Nyamutoro calling on young people to take the lead in driving the country’s transition to sustainable and inclusive energy systems.Speaking at the launch, Minister Nyamutoro said the
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
With 11 major trophies to his name and a reputation as one of Europe’s best coaches, Unai Emery’s observations on the game are always worth remembering.Rather than pace, technique, speed or balance, the
Meghan Markle has shared yet another glimpse of daughter Princess Lilibet - and it seems she shares a love with her royal cousins. The Du
A British man was 'devastated' after being kicked out of Dubai for having face tattoos.Jordan Howman, 34, landed at Dubai Interna
