Besigye’s life is about “Walk to Work,” but if you tell him this is the right path to take, you become an enemy, say Prof Ogenga Latigo. As Uganda gears up for the 2026 general elections, Professor Morris Ogenga Latigo, the former Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, has warned Ugandans against the former presidential…
NGO Bureau has been restructured and merged with the Ministry of Internal Affairs, leading to the loss of 30 jobs. This decision, finalised on September 27, 2024, reflects the government’s commitment to streamline operations and enhance oversight within the non-governmental organisation sector. Previously operating as a semi-autonomous entity, the NGO Bureau employed 42 staff members….
The joint campaigns kicked off at the Busanza Secondary School playground in Mpaka Town Council, Busanza sub-county, despite a 45-minute disruption caused by the rain, which temporarily halted activities. The National Resistance Movement (NRM) party has officially launched its joint campaign for the Kisoro by-election, targeting the vacant woman MP seat. Despite disruptions caused by…
Increased advertising by companies during September played a role in sustaining strong business output and attracting new clients as the headline Stanbic Bank Purchasing Index (Stanbic PMI) dropped slightly to 54.2 compared to the 56.3 posted in August. The threshold for a positive business outlook is 50.0. “Strong business output and new order growth were…
BY MOSES OBWONA: UPC’s Patrick Ojuka, also known as Ojuka Locken, has officially announced his candidature for the 2026-31 general elections. He is determined to unseat the longest-serving Member of Parliament for Dokolo South, Felix Okot Ogong. Recently at a press conference in Lira City, Mr. Ojuka Patrick Locken confidently stated that he has consulted…
A thrilling showdown at the Moroto Uhuru Cup Finals on Uganda Independence Day October 9, 2024, ended in heartbreak for Venoms Sports Club, as they loss 0-3 in a penalty shootout to Nakapelimen FC. The highly anticipated match, played at the Moroto Prisons Football Ground, drew hundreds of passionate fans, eager to see their teams…
Led by Buhaguzi East Member of Parliament Stephen Asera, they are urging the government to expedite the process of issuing the 22,000 land titles promised to local people at a subsidised cost. Residents and leaders in the sub-counties of Buhimba and Bugambe have expressed concern over unknown individuals flying drones and using GPS devices on…
Gender equality is a recognized fundamental human right, yet significant disparities remain. The World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report 2023 reveals that it will take 131 years to close the gender gap in economic participation and opportunity. Currently, women occupy only 26% of leadership positions and earn just 63% of what men make for…
he Marburg vaccine has only been tested in adults aged 18 and older, with no current plans to conduct trials in children. BBC | Rwanda has said it will begin vaccine trials for the fatal Marburg virus, which has already killed at least 12 people in the country – most of them health workers. Rwanda…
By Ouni Jasper January 29th, 2025 – Kwania -In the heart of Uganda, amidst verdant landscapes and a rich cultural tapestry, the Lango sub-region is on the cusp of a transformative era. This evolution is steered by the resolute leadership of President Gen. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, whose strategic vision under the National Resistance Movement (NRM)…
