Ugandan opposition leader and activist Bobiwine has been honored in the United States with a special proclamation from Jeannette A. McCarthy, the Mayor of Waltham, Massachusetts. The award celebrates his courage, perseverance, and unwavering leadership—qualities that have made him one of the most recognized champions for change in Uganda. Mayor McCarthy praised Bobiwine for his…
In Uganda, the death penalty still exists in the law, but it has quietly faded from everyday use. While courts can still sentence people to death for serious crimes like murder, treason, and terrorism, no one has been executed in the country since 1999. This long gap has led many to call Uganda a “silent…
Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, made a significant visit to Juba, South Sudan, where he met with President Salva Kiir to discuss ways to deepen cooperation between the two countries. The meeting, held at State House, focused on enhancing bilateral relations and promoting peace in the region. Gen Kainerugaba arrived early in…
Mulindwa Derrick, better known as “Taata Bobi,” was a young Ugandan who traveled to Qatar with dreams of a better life. Like many others, he left his home country hoping to find work and support his family back home. Derrick worked as a cleaner at Karwa City accommodation in Qatar. Tragically, while at work, he…
Uganda’s justice system is quietly changing its view on the death penalty, sparking important conversations across the country. While the death sentence remains legal, its use has dramatically decreased, and many are asking whether it still has a place in today’s Uganda. For decades, the death penalty was a common punishment for serious crimes like…
What started as an ordinary day in Munyonyo turned into a scene that has left many Ugandans talking. Popular musician Weasel Manizo, whose real name is Douglas Mayanja, is in the hospital after an argument with his partner, Sandra Teta, took a dramatic and painful turn. According to witnesses, the couple got into a heated…
After three weeks of tough battles, the important town of Bariire in Somalia’s Lower Shabelle region has been freed from the control of the militant group al-Shabaab. The victory was achieved by the combined forces of Uganda’s UPDF and the Somali National Army (SNA). This success follows the earlier recapture of Sabid-Anole in June 2025,…
Online spelande ökar att öka i popularitet, med en beräknad tillväxt på 11,5% per år fram till 2026, enligt en rapport från Statista. Denna ökning påverkas av teknologiska utvecklingar och förändrade spelseder bland användare. En av de största framträdande rörelserna är tillämpningen av live live-spel, där spelare kan kommunicera med riktiga återförsäljare i direkt tid….
Uganda’s First Deputy Prime Minister, Rebecca Kadaga, has shaken up the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) with bold new demands just as the party prepares for its important Central Executive Committee (CEC) elections. While addressing party leaders in Wakiso, Kadaga openly criticized Dr. Tanga Odoi, the current head of the NRM Electoral Commission. She accused…
During the recent celebration of Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II’s 32 years on the throne, held at the Kibuli Mosque grounds, something unexpected happened — not on stage, but between two of Uganda’s most talked-about politicians. Hon. Mathias Mpuuga, the former Leader of Opposition, came face to face with his former ally, NUP party president…
