By Timothy MugenyiKAMPALA – Every once in a while, a country arrives at a moment where it must choose, not out of pressure, but out of purpose. I believe Uganda is at such a moment.We are witnessing the world change swiftly. Technology is evolving into the new currency of economies, of access, and power. The […]
CAPTION: Couple enjoys honey moon in Zanzibar recently. (File photo). By Joseph Byaruhanga The dust has finally settled after the grand kwanjula and the joyful ululations of a white wedding. The photos have been shared, and the last plate of leftover cake has been eaten. Many Ugandan newlyweds dream of exotic honeymoons in Zanzibar, Dubai, or […]
CAPTION: Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Ltd officer operating a switch board recently. (File photo). By Jonan KiizaKAMPALA – Leading up to the handover, there were widespread fears. Ugandans were urged to stock up on electricity tokens, with rumors suggesting that purchasing electricity would be impossible after April 1 2025. Some advised investing in solar kits, doubting […]
By Peter BanuraUndoubtedly, Uganda is dubbed the pearl of Africa, a unique and adorable country. Winston Churchill envisaged this way back in 1908 in his book “My African Journey.”Blessed with beautiful scenery and natural resources, among other things, the country’s much of its border is on lakeshores. Although landlocked with no access to the seaport, […]
By Andrew MwendaMany people have hailed President William Ruto of Kenya for yielding to popular pressure not to sign the controversial Finance Bill. A friend in diplomatic circles in Kampala texted me saying that Ruto should be awarded a Nobel Peace Prize. In my young and idealistic life, I would have hailed the Kenyan president […]
By Enanga FredToday, I come before you to bid farewell from the position of the Uganda Police Spokesperson, that I have held for the last 5 years. I am filled with a profound sense of gratitude, pride and humanity. I am leaving the position, as I came; grateful, excited and with a strong sense of […]
Thirty eight years ago, then a young boy in pre-school and residing at Kikungiri staff quarters on the hill (The Hill majorly is now used by Kabale University but housed Ndorwa County headquarters, Ndorwa Prison, Kabale Administration police barracks, and staff houses ) came to face with NRA guerrilla who had overrun Kabale Town and […]