The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) has released the main results of the 2024 National Census this morning at Serena hotel in Kampala, revealing that Uganda’s population has grown significantly to 45.9 million, up from 34.6 million in 2014. This growth of 11.3 million people over the last decade reflects several demographic shifts and presents…
By Teddy Namayanja Donald Trump’s legal issues just got more complicated. A recent court filing has shed new light on the 2020 election case against him, revealing what special counsel Jack Smith calls Trump’s “private criminal conduct. With this development, it’s clear Trump’s legal battles are intensifying. His campaign has shifted to smaller law firms,…
By Teddy Namayanja Kenyan President William Ruto’s silence on the calls for Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s impeachment is quite intriguing. Gachagua is facing gross accusations of violating the constitution, promoting ethnically divisive politics, undermining President Ruto, and playing a role in the anti-government uprisings between June and July. To remove him from office, a two-thirds…
By Teddy Namayanja Vice Presidential Candidates JD Vance and Tim Walz are intensifying their campaign efforts, visiting key battleground states yesterday. Walz stopped in Pennsylvania, while Vance headed to Michigan. Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris addressed the federal response to Hurricane Helene in Georgia and is scheduled to campaign in Wisconsin today. The latest CNN…
In a bold move aimed at improving Uganda’s road infrastructure, the Minister of Works and Transport, Gen. Katumba Wamala, has announced plans to demolish several buildings along Bombo Road, including the newly constructed National Unity Platform (NUP) headquarters and UMEME offices, to facilitate the road’s expansion. Speaking during a press briefing, Gen. Katumba emphasized that…
Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has called on the Inspectorate of Government (IGG) to boost public awareness campaigns in the fight against corruption. Speaking during the presentation of the IGG’s bi-annual reports, Among emphasized the need for the Inspectorate to build closer relationships with citizens to facilitate the flow of information about corruption. “I know…
By Teddy Namayanja The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) is currently releasing the results of the 2024 National Population and Housing Census at Kampala Serena Hotel. This highly anticipated event follows the census exercise that took place from May 9 to 19, 2024, utilizing digital technology for efficient data collection and processing. The Prime Minister…
By Teddy Namayanja The notion of an opposition Deputy Speaker in Uganda’s parliament seems like a distant dream, a long shot that’s unlikely to become a reality anytime soon. The country’s political landscape, dominated by the National Resistance Movement (NRM), makes it challenging for the opposition to gain significant traction, let alone secure key positions…
