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…
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) and the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) have entered into a strategic cooperation agreement aimed at providing ideological training for leaders of the South Sudanese ruling party in Uganda. The agreement, reached on Saturday, underscores the NRM’s commitment to nurturing strong political partnerships across the region through its acclaimed National…
Former U.S. President Donald Trump, the Republican nominee for the upcoming 2024 presidential election, has made a stark warning that the United States is at risk of collapsing if he does not reclaim the White House. During a recent speech, Trump expressed deep concerns about the future of the country, according to The Guardian. “Look,…
Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has demanded a public apology from the U.S. Ambassador to Uganda by Monday morning, accusing him of undiplomatic conduct. In a statement posted on X, Muhoozi warned that failure to apologize to President Museveni would lead to calls for the ambassador’s removal. “If this current U.S. Ambassador…
As the Marburg virus outbreak spreads in Rwanda, government officials are assuring international tourists that the country remains a safe destination, even as the number of confirmed cases rises. The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) has emphasized that while public health remains the highest priority, tourism activities continue unaffected. The outbreak, which was first confirmed on…
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly denied reports alleging that a Ugandan diplomat was expelled from the United Kingdom over involvement in human trafficking. In a statement released on Friday, Foreign Affairs Permanent Secretary Vincent Bagiire clarified that the reports were false and that no Ugandan envoy had been dismissed from their post in…
Isaac Ssemakadde, the newly sworn-in President of the Uganda Law Society (ULS), has unveiled a transformative agenda aimed at restoring the organization’s autonomy and reclaiming its role as a defender of justice. During his swearing-in ceremony, Ssemakadde pledged to break the chains of government influence, particularly targeting the role of the Attorney General’s office within…
In a significant move toward strengthening ties between the Buganda Kingdom and the legal fraternity, Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga met with newly elected Uganda Law Society (ULS) President Isaac Ssemakadde. The meeting took place during the inauguration of the Buganda Youth Council’s new Executive Committee under the Nkobazambogo National Association. Announcing the encounter via his…
In a significant push for peace across the continent, Rotary Uganda has unveiled the 4th Edition of the Africa Peace Concert, slated for 10th January 2025. The concert, organized in collaboration with the Rotary Foundation, aims to raise $500,000 to promote peace building and conflict transformation initiatives across Africa. The funds raised through this event…
