Ramaphosa tells Rwanda ‘firing at SA troops is a declaration of war’
Just R20 for the first month. Support independent journalism by subscribing to our digital news package.Image: Luke Dray/Getty ImagesAs South African soldiers lay l
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Remember Former Minister Princess Kabakumba? The Untold Story of Her Life After Political Retirement
Former Minister Princess Kabakumba Labwoni Masiko has moved on from politics and is now focused on law and public service. She resigned from government in 2011 after facing allegations of misusing Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC) equipment for her private radio station, Kings Broadcasti
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Sad: Principal Geologist James Francis Natukunda Succumbs To Cancer, Leaving A Legacy In Uganda’s Energy Sector
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development is mourning the loss of one of its most distinguished officers, Mr. James Francis Natukunda, who passed away on January 24, 2025, at Mulago Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer.Mr. Natukunda, who served as a Principal Geologist, was a pill
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Speculations Surrounding the Whereabouts of Ex-IGP Kale Kayihura Years After Losing Power
General Edward Kalekezi "Kale" Kayihura, born on December 26, 1955, in Kisoro District, Western Uganda, is a Ugandan lawyer, military general, and former Inspector General of Police (IGP). He served as the IGP from 2005 until his dismissal in March 2018. Kayihura's early education took him from
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Andrew Mwenda is a well-known Ugandan journalist who has played a key role in the political scene of Uganda and East Africa. His career has given him the chance to build close relationships with some of the region’s most powerful leaders, including Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, Rwanda’s
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EXCLUSIVE REPORTING: Here’s What Makes Kabaziguruka’s Court Martial Ruling Such a Defining Moment for CJ Alfonse Owiny-Dollo’s Legacy
In this analytical weekend news feature we shall focus on several things including the fact that Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo had initially schemed to perpetually sit on the AG’s appeal challenging Besigye strongman Mike Kabaziguruka’s victory in the Co
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Civilians in military courts: 25 years of judicial rigmarole
On a date to be agreed with the judiciary shortly, I will lead a high-level delegation of the Uganda Law Society (ULS) to meet with the chief justice, Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny-Dollo, on behalf of countless individuals and families whose lives have been torn apart
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Uganda’s military took over public-sector construction; Private Contractors are reeling
The government’s move to transfer many public construction projects to the military has worsened fears about President Museveni’s concentration of powerKampala, Uganda | Nakisanze Segawa Global Press Jour
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How Former Police Chief Gen. Kale Kayihura Plans to Rebuild His Reputation After His Dismissal
Former Ugandan Police Chief General Kale Kayihura is making efforts to restore his reputation after his dismissal in 2018 and years of legal troubles.In 2023, the General Court Martial cleared him of all charges,
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The Ssegirinya, Francis Zaake challenge
Sometime last year, an old boy of mine got in touch to ask about my opinion on his intention to run for parliament in the 2026 election – on the opposition ticket.“What is your overall intention?” I asked fo