It’s been decades since I read a book as compelling as Prof Mahmood Mamdani’s extraordinary tour de force on Uganda. For most open-minded readers, this book will shake some deeply-entrenched mainstream myths and fallacies that have been inculcated and nurtured by powerful national and global
Ugandans are cautiously welcoming the return of a smart road enforcement initiative that will be reintroduced on a pilot basis in high-risk locations before a phased national rollout begins in 2026. This all as pressure mounts to curb persistent road carnage.The Electronic Penalty System (
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta gave a classy interview to Sky Sports after the Gunners' title hopes were hurt by a 3-2 loss to Manchester United.Mikel Arteta talking to Sky SportsMikel Arteta speaks after Manchester United beat Arsenal 3-2 at the Emirates (Image: Sky Sports)Mik
For a high-profile fugitive wanted by senior military commanders, releasing a public video from outdoors seemed counter-intuitive to many. Opposition leader Bobi Wine has been on the run since security forces surrounded his home in Magere on 16 January 2026 following the presidential elect
The Presidential Envoy for Buganda Affairs, Mr. Joseph Ssewava, has commended inter-religious leaders for their role in mobilising Ugandans to participate peacefully in the 2026 general elections, urging them to remain committed to supporting President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and the National Resi
Geraldine Namirembe Bitamazire, a towering figure in Uganda’s education sector, passed away on January 14 at the age of 84.A professional teacher, former head teacher, and member of parliament for Mpigi district, Bitamazire dedicated more than 50 years to shaping the nation’s learning
Municipality parliamentary elections has sent shockwaves through Uganda's political circles, particularly given his long-standing status as one of the opposition's most vocal and recognisable figures.His loss to National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate George Musisi, a seasoned Kampala-base
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Spokesperson, Maj. Gen. Felix Kulayigye, has urged Ugandans to uphold peace and respect the Electoral Commission during the ongoing election period, warning against actions that could destabilise the country.Gen. Kulayigye said elections are cond
NRM has emerged dominant in Lango local council elections, winning key districts including Lira City, Apac, Kole, Kwania and Dokolo as voters signal a shift toward performance-based politics.NRM candidates secured major victories in Lango sub-region local council elections.Lango Sub
The just-concluded district local government elections have delivered a mixed verdict for incumbents, returning political veterans, and first-time challengers, with voters in several districts opting for change while others reaffirmed familiar leadership. An empty polling stationThe
