Collaboration Between Uganda and Botswana to Develop Vaccine Against Foot and Mouth Disease
The collaborative efforts between Botswana and Uganda hold promise for significant impacts on both nations’ agricultural sectors and beyond. With a focused approach to combating foot and mouth disease and exploring opportunities for economic exchange, this partnership has the potential…
Miss Uganda Hannah Karema Tumukunde Represents Nation at 71st Miss World Festival
Reigning Miss Uganda, Hannah Karema Tumukunde, has arrived in New Delhi, India, to represent Uganda at the 71st Miss World Festival. Hannah Karema, who was flagged off on Friday, February 16, at the Sheraton Hotel, has joined other contestants from…
The Intersection of Art and Politics in Uganda
The clash between Bobi Wine and Gravity illuminates the complex relationship between art and politics in Uganda, a country where music has long served as a powerful vehicle for social commentary and political expression. From the era of independence to…
Arrest of ADF Fugitive and Ongoing Efforts to Combat Terrorism
Recent developments have brought to light significant progress in the fight against terrorism in the East African region, particularly with the apprehension of a fugitive associated with the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF). This article provides an extensive analysis of the…
Speculation and Lobbying: The Buzz Around President Museveni’s Cabinet Reshuffle
Ugandan Ministers Feel the Heat as President Museveni Finalizes New Cabinet As President Museveni puts the finishing touches on his new Cabinet, Ugandan Ministers are feeling the pressure. President Museveni’s absence from a recent Cabinet meeting at State House Entebbe…
A Pass’s Battle Against Online Piracy: Upholding Artists’ Rights
In 2021, A Pass, a well-known dancehall artist, made a bold move by calling out local websites that were distributing songs by local musicians without compensating them. He clarified that his concern was primarily with these websites, rather than local…
Uganda’s Refugee Policy Debate: Parliament’s Stand and Recommendations
The parliament has declined a proposal from the Equal Opportunities Committee suggesting a reassessment of the refugee policy to manage their influx to a sustainable extent. Dorcas Acen, the committee’s deputy chairperson, presented the proposal during a plenary session on…
Uganda’s Police Authority: Ensuring Competent Leadership Beyond Speculation
The police have cautioned the public against engaging in speculation regarding the next Inspector General of Police (IGP) or the potential renewal of Mr. Martin Okoth Ochola’s term. Ochola, who assumed office in 2018 succeeding Gen Kale Kayihura, is due…
Urgent Action Needed: Allegations of Abuse Highlight Systemic Issues in Jinja
Police in Jinja District are looking for a colleague who allegedly raped a woman suspect in her cell. Kiira place police spokesperson, Mr James Mubi, stated the suspect is hooked up to Namaganga police submit in Busedde sub-county, Jinja District.“It…
Uganda’s Agricultural Renaissance: Parliament’s Bold Investment in Extension Worker Recruitment
Uganda’s agricultural sector is on the brink of a renaissance as Parliament makes a bold move to allocate a substantial budget of sh10 billion for the phased recruitment and deployment of 5,335 extension workers in the upcoming fiscal year, starting…
