There are moments in a nation’s life when an external decision, seemingly adverse, even unfair, forces an uncomfortable but necessary reckoning.The recent tightening of United States visa conditions for Ugandans, including the introduction of substantial visa bonds, is one such moment. I
When Dr Sarah Bireete was rounded up from her house and taken to Natete Police station, I received nervous messages from friends asking me whether I was safe.Because Dr Bireete and I have done plenty of political talk shows together, and often agree on almost everything – oftentimes comp
Jinja – The arrest of a prominent Jinja-based investor by the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has been met with relief and celebration among residents, who say the businessman had long intimidated local leaders while allegedly boasting of powerful connections that placed him ab
JUganda’s environmental watchdog has sent a strong warning to developers after the arrest of prominent Jinja businessman Magan M. Patel over alleged illegal encroachment on the Bugembe wetland, a critical ecosystem along the Jinja–Iganga Highway.The National Environment Management Auth
“UNOC will be able to generate revenues of up to USD 5.6 billion” (about Shs21.3 trillion) from the projects when implemented," the ministry said, adding that the loan would reduce pressure on the consolidated fund and enable quicker realisation of revenues from the oil and gas sectorS
Uganda’s coffee industry is on a record-breaking trajectory, with exports reaching 8.4 million 60-kilogram bags, valued at UGX 8.2 trillion (US$ 2.4 billion) over the 12 months from November 2024 to October 2025, the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry an
President Yoweri Museveni’s campaign visit to Butebo district in Eastern Uganda last week was marred by a series of unfortunate translation failures, leaving both the president and the crowd struggling to communicate effectively.This was reminiscent of what happened in Mbale where a furi
A world record run of 18 consecutive victories has set up Achraf Hakimi-inspired Morocco perfectly for their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign on home soil.Morocco national football teamThe streak began in June 2024 when they edged Zambia 2-1 in a 2026 World Cup qualifier,
Speaking at the launch of the book, “The Journey to Remember,” authored by Maj. Gen (Rtd) Elly Kayanja at Hotel Africana, Gen. Otafiire said he felt a sense of betrayal and perplexity regarding Buganda's current relationship with the NRM.Gen. Kahinda Otafiire, one of the founding leade
Moyale, a key border town linking Kenya and Ethiopia, was thrown into panic on Saturday after Ethiopian military personnel reportedly crossed nearly one kilometre into Kenyan territory while firing, triggering a tense two-hour confrontation with Kenyan security forces.According to official
