A 34-year-old man accused of murdering four children at a daycare centre in Ggaba had recently returned to Uganda from the United States and allegedly carried out the attack in pursuit of wealth through human sacrifice, according to prosecution. Christopher Okello Onyum was reently charged with four counts of murder contrary to Sections 171 and…
The wife of jailed National Unity Platform (NUP) Deputy Spokesperson, Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro, has passed away. Edith Katende Nabunya died in the early hours of Wednesday, shortly after 3:00 a.m., following a prolonged battle with cancer. Her death was announced by NUP President Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, via his X (formerly…
A horrific attack at a daycare center in the upscale suburb of Ggaba has left four toddlers dead and a community in deep mourning. The suspect, identified by police as 34-year-old Christopher Okello Anyu is currently in custody following a violent incident at the Ggaba Early Childhood Day Care. Chronology of the Attack According to Kampala Metropolitan…
Human rights groups and Palestinian leaders have condemned Israel’s passage of a law approving the use of the death penalty against Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks, calling the measure a violation of international law and inherently discriminatory. The legislation, passed on Monday by Israel’s Parliament, the Knesset, makes the death penalty by hanging the default punishment for…
The traditional public administration model, characterized by bureaucratic tendencies and red tape, has long been criticized for hindering efficiency and effectiveness in public service delivery. In response, the New Public Management (NPM) reforms emerged, emphasizing market-oriented approaches, decentralization, and customer-centricity. This article examines how African countries, including Uganda, have adopted NPM doctrines, such as projectized…
The proposal by Uganda’s policy makers in the finance ministry to raise Shs4.8 trillion through new taxes on fuel, sugar, and high-income earners is a reflection a pressing fiscal reality: the need to strengthen domestic revenue. But the structure of these taxes risks undermining the very development goals the country seeks to achieve. At the…
Popular socialite and ghetto girl Jenifer Nakangubi a.k.a Full Figure has today overshadowed parents and students attending a graduation ceremony at the UMCAT school of Journalism and Mass Communication in Makerere. Full Figure much known for her openness in social criticism and fierce attacks on the country’s political opposition has always been tainted for lack…
In a time when young people across Uganda are seeking real representation and practical solutions, Mawerere Isaac Doka is emerging as a powerful new voice. He’s not just running for office he’s stepping up to stand with, speak for, and uplift the youth of Eastern Uganda. As a candidate for Youth Member of Parliament, Mawerere…
The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) is the backbone of Uganda’s economy, collecting revenues that fund the nation’s budget and fuel growth. With a mandate to collect taxes, customs, and other revenues, URA’s efforts have significantly impacted Uganda’s economic trajectory. URA’s Role in Funding Uganda’s National Budget URA collects approximately 80% of Uganda’s revenue, making it…
The recent sentencing of Robert Herbertson Birivumbuka, a soldier from the Special Forces Command (SFC), to death for the murder of five family members in Mayuge District, Eastern Uganda, raises questions about the effectiveness of capital punishment in deterring violent crimes. Despite the severity of the sentence, incidents of violence involving UPDF soldiers continue to…
