By Teddy Namayanja The impeachment of Kenya’s Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has sent shockwaves throughout the country’s political landscape. But what made this impeachment possible, and what does it mean for Kenya’s democracy? A Fractured Relationship Gachagua’s fallout with President William Ruto created a rift that ultimately led to his impeachment. The two were…
By Teddy Namayanja Former KCCA Executive Director Dorothy Kisaka, Deputy Director Eng. David Luyimbazi, and ex-Director of Public Health Daniel Okello are spending the night in police custody, facing investigation and potential charges related to the devastating Kiteezi landfill collapse that claimed 32 lives and injured many others on August 11. The trio’s detention…
By Teddy Namayanja As Uganda prepares for the highly anticipated 2026 general elections, the electoral landscape is abuzz with activity. Political parties are intensifying their internal preparations, to ensure effective selection of candidates who will vie for top seats. The Electoral Commission is also working tirelessly to prevent past errors, implement electoral reforms and…
By Teddy Namayanja In an explosive interview, Salaamu Musumba, a prominent figure in Uganda’s political landscape, sheds light on two contentious topics: the Lumu Bill and the upcoming American elections. With unflinching honesty, Musumba shares her thoughts on the implications of the Lumu Bill on Uganda’s democracy and why she’s rooting for Kamala Harris…
By Teddy Namayanja It’s just weeks until Election Day, and the presidential race is heating up. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are making their final pitches to voters in battleground states. But before the big day, many Americans are already casting their ballots through early voting. In Georgia, a record…
By Teddy Namayanja The National Social Security Fund’s (NSSF) Livelihoods Support Project launched in OTUKE District, on Friday, October 4, 2024 is a game-changer for Uganda’s informal sector workers. By targeting those outside the social security coverage, NSSF aims to bring 4 million workers, especially in small-scale agriculture, into the formal savings space. This…
By Teddy Namayanja The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) made history on Thursday, September 26, 2024 when it announced an 11.5% interest rate payout, totaling a record-breaking Ugx 2 trillion, for the Financial Year 2023/24/. This milestone benefits over 2.3 million registered members with balances in their savings accounts. Minister of Finance Matia Kasaija…
By Teddy Namayanja Isaac Ssemakadde Kimaze, the newly elected president of the Uganda Law Society (ULS), has made a bold move by expelling Attorney General Kiryowa Kiwanuka and the Solicitor General from the organization. This decision comes just weeks after Ssemakadde took office, and it’s aimed at restoring public trust in the legal profession…
By Teddy Namayanja As we go about our daily lives, it’s easy to overlook the silent suffering of women behind bars, awaiting a fate that’s both cruel and irreversible. Today, we shine a light on Justine Nankya, a mother who endured the unimaginable – a wrongful death sentence. A Life Shattered. Justine’s world crumbled…
The Africa Center for Disease Control has issued a warning that the continent is not safe following Zimbabwe’s confirmation of its first two Mpox cases. An 11-year-old boy from Mberengwa and a 24-year-old man from Harare contracted the disease after traveling to South Africa and Tanzania, respectively. Both patients are recovering well, and contact tracing…
