Botswana Scientists Partner with Uganda to Fight Foot and Mouth Disease
The collaboration between Botswana and Uganda represents a notable milestone in the realm of scientific research and agricultural development. By joining forces to combat foot and mouth disease, these two nations are demonstrating a commitment to innovation, cooperation, and regional…
Cultural Exchange and Women’s Empowerment: Miss Uganda Shines at Miss World
The Miss World Festival in New Delhi, India, is a highly anticipated event gathering nearly 120 Beauty With a Purpose ambassadors from around the globe. This year marks a significant return to India for the international beauty pageant after nearly…
The Global Implications of Gravity’s Ordeal
While Gravity’s ordeal may seem like a localized incident within the Ugandan music industry, its ramifications extend far beyond national borders. In an era characterized by increasing interconnectedness and digital globalization, the suppression of artistic expression in one corner of…
Securing Uganda: Milestone Arrest of ADF Suspect in Anti-Terrorism Campaign
Police authorities have officially announced the apprehension of a fugitive belonging to the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), who had fled from the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo and taken refuge in Uganda. Fred Enanga, the spokesperson for the police, disclosed…
Awaiting Transition: President Museveni’s New Cabinet Sends Ripples
Ugandan Ministers Await President Museveni’s Cabinet Shuffle Amid Mounting Pressure Pressure is building among Ugandan Ministers as President Museveni finalizes his new Cabinet lineup. The absence of President Museveni from a recent Cabinet meeting at State House Entebbe has sparked…
Protecting Artistic Rights: A Pass Demands Removal from Unauthorized Platforms
In 2021, A Pass, a prominent figure in the dancehall music scene, took a decisive stand against local websites that were profiting from the distribution of songs by local artists without compensating them. He emphasized that his grievance was directed…
Refugee Policy Review: Perspectives from Uganda’s Parliament
The parliament has dismissed a recommendation from the Committee on Equal Opportunities urging a reassessment of the refugee policy to manage their entry to a sustainable level. Dorcas Acen, the committee’s deputy chairperson, presented this proposal during a plenary session…
Media Reports Spark Speculation on Uganda’s Police Leadership
The police have advised against speculating about the next Inspector General of Police (IGP) or the potential renewal of Mr. Martin Okoth Ochola’s term. Ochola, who took office in 2018 succeeding Gen Kale Kayihura, is scheduled to complete his term…
Patterns of Misconduct: Recent Cases of Alleged Rape by Law Enforcement
Police in Jinja District are trying to find a colleague who allegedly raped a girl suspect in her cell. Kiira vicinity police spokesperson, Mr James Mubi, stated the suspect is hooked up to Namaganga police submit in Busedde sub-county, Jinja…
Uganda’s Agricultural Revolution: Parliament’s Strategic Funding for Extension Worker Recruitment
Uganda’s agricultural landscape is poised for transformation as Parliament approves a strategic budget allocation of sh10 billion for the phased recruitment and deployment of 5,335 extension workers in the forthcoming fiscal year, set to begin on July 1. This pivotal…
