Rapper and cultural critic GNL Zamba has ignited debate with a bold assertion that Kabaka Mwanga, long vilified in the official accounts of the Uganda Martyrs’ deaths, may have been unfairly framed.In a reflective social media post timed to coincide with this year’s Ma
Kenya has become a key hub for smuggling and resale of gold sourced from South Sudan, Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to a recent report by SwissAid.Over the past decade, Kenya’s role in the illicit gold trade has expanded significantly, with much
The Trump administration is looking to strip Columbia University of its accreditation over claims it violated the civil rights of its Jewish students.US President Donald Trump has condemned Columbia and other US universities, arguing the schools have failed to protect Jewi
For 130 days, tech billionaire Elon Musk was a "special government employee" working inside the Trump administration to slash what he said were wasteful government programmes and bloated departments.Now, after his exit last week, he is back on the outside. And it is the Tr
Microsoft founder Bill Gates says that most of his fortune will be spent on improving health and education services in Africa over the next 20 years.The 69-year-old said that "by unleashing human potential through health and education, every country in Africa should be on
Ugandan Muslim pilgrims currently undertaking the Hajj in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have commended the Saudi authorities for their exceptional organisation and management of the annual Islamic pilgrimage.Speaking during a morning orientation session at their residence in Manazil Al Fath,
John Blaq has been in the industry for over five years. However, he hasn't achieved anything substantial physically apart from the luxurious lifestyle that comes with his career.Musician John Blaq is one of the most talented artists in the co
The government and the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) have issued a joint appeal to the international community amid worsening global funding shortages that threaten the country’s refugee support operations.In a statement released on May 30, 2025, the Government o
Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among has defended her support for Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Law, saying it is her duty to uphold the country’s culture and traditions.Speaking at the giveaway ceremony of Sheeba Kakunda, daughter of Rwampara County MP Amos Kakunda, Among stressed th
Uganda and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) have issued an urgent appeal for international support as the country faces a steep rise in refugee arrivals amid a deepening funding crisis.In a joint statement released on May 30, the Government and UNHCR warned that un
