Raid on Parliament again raises questions about Uganda’s democracy
A section of journalists accredited to cover Parliament were denied access to the premises while those who were allowed access were locked up in the basement of the build...
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US Election Day: When Will We Know the Winner?
(US) – American voters are set to cast their ballots on November 5 to select their next president, but the results may take longer than usual due to a competitive...
US election: What Kamala or Trump win means for rule of law
The United States of America today closes elections to pick its president for the next four years. Although millions of voters have voted early, millions more will vote i...
Uganda's coffee industry: Understanding the origins of UCDA
By Ezra Suruma In 1986 when the National Resistance Movement captured the apparatus of government, coffee was by far the most important export product of Uganda. Coff...
Apac health worker arrested over defiling maid
Police in Apac District are holding a 27-year-old medical on allegations of defiling a 15-year-old maid. The suspect, identified as a nurse at Florence Nightingale Hospit...
DRC government pushes back against US child labour assessment
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has protested the US labelling of child labour in mines, with Kinshasa saying the assessment does not take into account the steps t...
How wooden houses can transform Uganda's housing crisis
Wooden houses can position Uganda for a sustainable future by addressing the housing crisis through cost-effective, eco-friendly construction, reducing carbon emissions...
Why is Makerere up in arms after latest varsity rankings?
Makerere University academic registrar says the rankings are not a true reflection of their performance. Makerere University has poked holes into the 2025 World Universit...
Government Terminates Kilembe Mines Contract Following Investor’s Massive Mineral Export Request
The government has terminated its agreement with Tibet-Hima Mining Company for the management and operation of Kilembe Mines, which is a major step forward for Uganda's m...
Kenya’s National Assembly Removes Deputy President Gachagua
Kenya’s National Assembly voted to impeach Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 in a historic political event. The decision was made durin...