Nakivubo Channel Row Deepens as Ham Starts Works After Museveni Directive
The controversy surrounding the redevelopment of Kampala’s troubled Nakivubo drainage channel escalated last week after Kiham Enterprises Ltd, owned by businessman Hamis Kiggundu, moved equipment and began construction directly on…
When Guards Turn Guns on Their Bosses: The Tragic Murder of Businessman Anthony Mutinisa
A chilling wave of violence by private security guards against their employers has once again rocked Uganda, with the brutal murder of businessman Anthony Mutinisa, owner of Mutinisa Motors Uganda,…
Kadaga vs. Among: Who Will Rule the NRM’s Inner Circle?
The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) has seen its share of internal rivalries. Still, few have gripped the party like the current showdown between Speaker Anita Among and her predecessor,…
NRM unveils Museveni’s 2026 campaign portrait and theme, signals hard push for another term
The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) has unveiled President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s official 2026 campaign portrait alongside a new message to anchor its drive into the polls: “Protecting the Gains…
Kampala Traders Shut Shops in New Strike Over Taxes
Downtown Kampala descended into a tense calm on Tuesday as traders launched a fresh sit-down strike, closing their shops in protest against what they described as the Uganda Revenue Authority’s…
Never Say Die: Uganda’s Journey From Heartbreak to Heroics in CHAN
Uganda’s CHAN campaign began in the most painful way possible. The Cranes, co-hosts of the tournament, were humbled 3-0 by Algeria in their opening fixture, a defeat that sent shockwaves…
Tilenga at the Crossroads: Can Uganda’s Oil Ambitions Coexist with Conservation?
As Uganda’s oil projects in the Albertine Graben accelerate, conservation remains a pressing concern. While critics warn of habitat fragmentation and human-wildlife conflict, regulators and oil companies insist that mitigation…
Why Katungi Was Expelled from PLU Leadership
Lieutenant (Rtd) Michael Katungi Mpeirwe’s political journey is a story of ambition, rapid rise, and sudden fall. Until recently, he was one of the most visible figures in the Patriotic…
Youthquake: Why Uganda’s Presidential Race is Teeming with Young Hopefuls
Uganda’s 2026 presidential race has exploded into a spectacle of youthful ambition, drawing in an unprecedented number of young contenders who say they are tired of politics as usual. From…
Uganda Bids Farewell to Mary Karooro Okurut
Mary Busingye Karooro Okurut, a distinguished educator, author, politician, and advocate for women’s empowerment, passed away in Kampala on August 11, 2025, at the age of 70. Her death was…
