Uganda’s moment to build, not beg, the world
There are moments in a nation’s life when an external decision, seemingly adverse, even unfair, forces an uncomfortable but necessary reckoning.The recent tighteni...
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Sarah Bireete and the price of speaking truth to power
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 B...
He used to Lie, brag about Connections with State House Till the law caught up with him – Locals Celebrate Arrest of Magan M. Patel Accused of Wetland Encroachment
Jinja – The arrest of a prominent Jinja-based investor by the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has been met with relief and celebration among resid...
NEMA Cracks Down on Wetland Encroachment, Arrests Prominent Jinja Investor
JUganda’s environmental watchdog has sent a strong warning to developers after the arrest of prominent Jinja businessman Magan M. Patel over alleged illegal encroa...
Big story: Uganda to Borrow $2bn (Shs7.6 tn) from Oil Trading Giant Vitol for Oil, Roads Projects
“UNOC will be able to generate revenues of up to USD 5.6 billion†(about Shs21.3 trillion) from the projects when implemented," the ministry said, adding that...
Uganda Coffee Exports Hit 8.4m Bags Worth Shs8.2Trillion in 12 Months
Uganda’s coffee industry is on a record-breaking trajectory, with exports reaching 8.4 million 60-kilogram bags, valued at UGX 8.2 trillion (US$ 2.4 billion) over...
Butebo District Offers Worst Interpreter at Museveni Campaign Rally, But President’s Transformation Message Still Well-Received
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...
World record winning streak sets up Morocco for AFCON challenge
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.Moro...
Buganda must take back its NRM - Otafiire
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 o...
Ethiopian Soldiers Cross Into Kenya, Triggering Intense Border Standoff in Moyale
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 Ke...