By Amos Ssemuwemba Captain Mike Mukula has offered a reward of Shs 10 million for information leading to the apprehension of the driver responsible for the fatal accident that claimed the life of former Moroto Municipality MP Simon Peter Aleper. Aleper, aged 50, succumbed to severe injuries including a shattered body parts following a road…
By Amos Ssemuwemba In the rolling hills of Mpigi District, Uganda, one man has turned a passion for nature into a thriving business. John Nsubuga, a beekeeper with five years of experience, has been cultivating honey that not only sweetens the lives of his community but also promotes health and wellness. John Nsubuga’s journey…
By Amos Ssemuwemba A major forgery scandal has unfolded at the Police Training School Kabalye in Masindi District, resulting in the arrest of 69 trainee police officers. These individuals, who were aspiring to become probation police constables, are accused of submitting forged academic documents during the recruitment process. Between July 13 and July 20,…
Over 1.9million posts await to be applied for during the 2025/2026 General elections. On Tuesday July 30, 2024 Justice Simon Byabakama, chairperson Electoral Commission (EC) announced the EC roadmap for 2026 polls during EC’s national workshop for stake holder at Hotel Africana in Kampala. The road map indicates that the reorganization of the polling stations…
The chairman of motorcycle riders (boda boda) in Kampala Frank Mawejje, recently expressed concern about boda bodas being confiscated for lack of driving licenses by their rider. The government has taken note of this concern and has honored the President’s commitment to decreasing driving license expenses, starting with motorcycles. The revised driving permit fees for…
By Amos Ssemuwemba Uganda has recently been a nation of discontent. Strikes have erupted across various sectors, from healthcare to education, with citizens voicing their frustrations over economic hardship, governance issues, and service delivery. As the streets buzz with protest and the country grapples with the impact of these strikes, opinions are divided on whether…
By Amos Ssemuwemba The Makerere Ivory Tower, an iconic symbol of higher education in Uganda and East Africa, has stood tall for over eight decades, representing the rich history and academic excellence of Makerere University. However, on the night of September 20, 2020, a devastating fire engulfed the Tower, reducing much of its upper floors…
Margaret Muhanga, Minister of State for Primary Health Care has urged government to raise the legal age of alcohol consumption to curb the alcohol misuse among the youths. She discloses that Uganda allocates more than UGX2.654Trn (US$713,737,566) annually to address alcohol-related illnesses therefore advocates for an increase in the legal drinking age from 18 to…
By Amos Ssemuwemba Joseph Tamale Mirundi Jr., the son of the outspoken Ugandan political analyst Tamale Mirundi, recently spoke out during an interview on the talk show “Inside Out,” hosted by Sir Simon. During the interview, he expressed gratitude for the financial support his family has received for his father’s ongoing medical treatment. Tamale Mirundi…
