UPDF Officer’s Fatal Collision on Kampala-Jinja Highway
A pall of sorrow descends upon Buikwe District as Maj. Nsamba Habib Katakabire, a dedicated UPDF officer, loses his life in a devastating accident along the Kampala-Jinja highway. The heart-wrenching incident unfolds near Mabira, leaving a community shattered by grief….
Lango’s Efforts to Lift Communities Out of Poverty
Amidst the vibrant streets of Lira City, a clarion call pierces through the noise as Eng Dr. Michael Moses Odongo Okune, the newly elected paramount chief of Lango, addresses a congregation gathered at the All Nations Gospel Church. With a…
Reconstructing Uganda’s Highway Network
In the intricate tapestry of Uganda’s transportation infrastructure, the Kampala-Masaka highway stands as a crucial artery. Yet, recent events have unraveled a narrative of vulnerability as a vital segment of road between Kyengera and Budo junction collapsed into a sinkhole…
Passport Storage Overload: Uganda’s Immigration Crisis
The Ugandan Directorate of Immigration is currently grappling with a storage crisis due to a significant accumulation of uncollected passports. Across five centers located in Kampala, Jinja, Gulu, Mbarara, and Mbale, more than 50,000 passports, some dating back to 2018,…
Kizza Besigye’s Clarion Call: Uniting Ugandans for Pre-2026 Political Change
In a strategic move to shift the political landscape of Uganda, Dr. Kizza Besigye, who has previously vied for the presidency four times, is galvanizing the nation’s populace to establish grassroots coalitions. These groups are envisioned to facilitate a change…
NUP’s Leadership Confronts Parliamentary Turmoil
On the evening of March 26, the National Unity Platform (NUP) found itself ensnared in a political maelstrom as Speaker of Parliament Anita Among rebuffed the party’s attempt to remove Mr. Mathias Mpuuga from his parliamentary role. Mpuuga’s refusal to…
Bridging the Divide: Striving for Harmony Amidst Noise Pollution in Uganda’s Religious Community
In the rich tapestry of Uganda’s spiritual landscape, the quest for harmony between religious expression and communal tranquility often encounters challenges. The recent narrative surrounding Pastor James Bisoboka, a respected leader within the Pentecostal realm, sheds light on the intricate…
The Rakai Fire Case: A Testimony of Tragedy and Treachery
In the latest hearing at the Masaka High Court, the court delved deeper into the tragic event at St Bernard’s Secondary School in Rakai District. The first state witness provided testimony that the fire, which led to the death of…
The Acholi Divide: Ownership and Outrage
The ongoing privatization of government land in the Acholi Sub-region, amounting to over 45,000 hectares, has sparked a debate on land rights and the transparency of such processes. The Ministry of Lands’ report uncovers that private individuals have acquired extensive…
Crisis in Kasese: Schools and Police Battle Over Emergency Protocols
The recent outbreaks of fire at two schools in the Kasese District have unveiled profound deficiencies in the emergency response system and the adherence to safety protocols by the educational institutions involved. On an unusual day, February 29, a devastating…