Uganda’s Immigration Struggle: Unclaimed Passport Backlog
The Ugandan Directorate of Immigration is currently grappling with a critical storage predicament stemming from a substantial accumulation of unclaimed passports. Across five strategic centers located in Kampala, Jinja, Gulu, Mbarara, and Mbale, over 50,000 passports, some dating back to…
From Nakasongola to Kikyusa: ForteBet’s Nationwide Tour
Over the weekend, ForteBet, Uganda’s most prominent betting company, once again demonstrated its excellence by rewarding its customers with invaluable gifts. Countless customers rejoiced as they received a plethora of free gifts, including new phones, T-shirts, jerseys, caps, and more,…
Kizza Besigye and the Quest to Reclaim Uganda’s Political Landscape
Dr. Kizza Besigye, a steadfast participant in Uganda’s presidential elections, has inspired Ugandans to establish local alliances with the intent of ousting President Museveni before the 2026 general elections. On April 3rd, Dr. Besigye spoke to the Forum for Democratic…
Kasubi Gold Reigns: ForteBet’s Namungoona Showdown
In the heart of Namungoona, where the sun kisses the earth with warmth, a spirited soccer tournament unfolded—a clash of skill, passion, and camaraderie. The stage was set, and the air buzzed with anticipation as ForteBet and their charismatic brand…
Champions of the African Games: Fortebet Real Stars Awards for March
The monthly Fortebet Real Stars Sports Awards celebrated the achievements of standout athletes for March, with accolades spanning several sports disciplines. These sports stars shined at the African Games, where their performances garnered well-deserved praise. Rugby saw Lydia Namabiro rise…
NUP Leaders’ Showdown Over Parliamentary Position
Senior leaders of the National Unity Platform (NUP) found themselves entrenched in crisis mode on the evening of March 26, grappling with Speaker of Parliament Anita Among’s rejection of their attempt to remove Mr. Mathias Mpuuga from a top House…
Pastor Arrested: Navigating Noise Pollution in Uganda’s Religious Communitie
A Pentecostal clergyman, who neglected the wisdom imparted in the Book of Proverbs, found himself compelled to reflect on verses from Lamentations after being apprehended due to noise disturbances. The Scriptures caution, “Whoever guards his mouth and tongue keeps his…
Gifts Galore in KYEGEGWA, MUBENDE, MITYANA: ForteBet’s Generous Giveaway Event
In Mubende, Kyegegwa, and Mityana, over a thousand individuals received a variety of gifts from ForteBet, a gesture that’s part of the company’s tradition. During a remarkable weekend event, patrons at the specified ForteBet locations were elated to win items…
Flames of Foul Play: The Rakai School Tragedy
At the Masaka High Court, the grave account of the fire at St Bernard’s Secondary School in Rakai District was further elucidated. The court received testimony from the first state witness, asserting that the calamitous fire, which claimed 10 students’…
Whispers of the Land: The Acholi Ownership Odyssey
The privatization of over 45,000 hectares of Acholi Sub-region’s government land has brought to the forefront issues of land rights and the stewardship of public assets. The Ministry of Lands’ report detailing private acquisitions of more than 158,100 hectares through…