By Amos Ssemuwemba Uganda has recently been a nation of discontent. Strikes have erupted across various sectors, from healthcare to education, with citizens voicing their frustrations over economic hardship, governance issues, and service delivery. As the streets buzz with protest and the country grapples with the impact of these strikes, opinions are divided on whether…
By Amos Ssemuwemba The Makerere Ivory Tower, an iconic symbol of higher education in Uganda and East Africa, has stood tall for over eight decades, representing the rich history and academic excellence of Makerere University. However, on the night of September 20, 2020, a devastating fire engulfed the Tower, reducing much of its upper floors…
Margaret Muhanga, Minister of State for Primary Health Care has urged government to raise the legal age of alcohol consumption to curb the alcohol misuse among the youths. She discloses that Uganda allocates more than UGX2.654Trn (US$713,737,566) annually to address alcohol-related illnesses therefore advocates for an increase in the legal drinking age from 18 to…
By Amos Ssemuwemba Joseph Tamale Mirundi Jr., the son of the outspoken Ugandan political analyst Tamale Mirundi, recently spoke out during an interview on the talk show “Inside Out,” hosted by Sir Simon. During the interview, he expressed gratitude for the financial support his family has received for his father’s ongoing medical treatment. Tamale Mirundi…
As Buganda still celebrates the return of Kabaka that happened on July 22, 2024, kingdom authorities have organized a thanksgiving ceremony to commemorate the 31st coronation anniversary of Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II at St Paul’s Cathedral Namirembe today Wednesday July 31, 2024. In the telecasted video of Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, he thanked…
By; Amos Ssemuwemba Kampala City Traders Association (KACITA) members have closed their shops today, July 31, after expressing frustration over the abrupt cancellation of their scheduled meeting with the President. The meeting, originally planned for today, was called off due to renovations at Kololo Independence Grounds, as communicated by Minister for Kampala Capital City and…
By Amos Ssemuwemba A court in Kampala has convicted seven Chinese nationals for illegally drilling in the Lwera wetland located in Central Uganda. The group initially claimed to be tourists but later admitted guilt. This plea came during a hearing at the Chief Magistrate’s Court of Standards, Utilities, and Wildlife in Makindye, overseen by Magistrate…
As Political faction prepares for the upcoming general elections in 2025-2026, the Electoral Commission is set to initiate the demarcation of electoral areas and the reorganization of polling stations starting in August 2024. The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Justice Simon Byabakama Mugenyi, emphasized the commission’s demarcation focus during a stakeholders meeting in Kampala. This…
Uganda’s best female rowing athlete Kathleen Grace Noble has clinched a 2nd position in rower game in the Olympics in Paris securing her spot in the upcoming finals scheduled for Friday. This remarkable achievement has put a spotlight on Uganda sports although it comes with a bittersweet tinge as Noble’s retirement announcement on July 29,…
An individual in the public has displayed an opened capsule in a video demonstrating that the powder it contains is attracted by a magnet a thing that has raised concerns of National Drug Authority. Despite the limited information in the video, it has instilled fear and unease in the public and prompted the NDA to…
