Opinion

On August 7, 2023, Dr. Kizza Besigye held a press conference at Katonga to respond to the Special Elders’ report. The 19-page report was released on July 28, 2023, at Najjanakumbi party offices amidst chaos and bickering. The elders’ committee had been set up to inquire into the allegations of party Secretary General Hon.Nandala Mafabi, Party President Patrick Amuriat, Geoffrey Ekanya, and Jack Sabiiti receiving huge sums of money from the State House and President Museveni. The same report by...

Dr. Kizza Besigye founder of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) and the pressure group People Front for Transition (PFT), confessed to aiding tax evasion and money laundering at his former petrol station at Nsambya. While addressing a press conference on August 7, 2023, Besigye admitted to keeping money that his party members did not want found or traced by the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA). Besigye,  in his own admission, shares well elaborated details of how money that was kept away...

On Saturday, August 5, 2023, the long awaited Afrigo band concert dubbed Legends of Sound left thousands of its fans who had flocked to the Sheraton Gardens, disappointed. This left most regretting why they had paid such amounts of money after the show failed to meet their expectations. The mastermind, manager, and experienced producer of the music concert, Aly Aliibhai, who is also the CEO of Talent Africa, seemed unprepared  for such a big event that he seemed to be overwhelmed. Revellers...

Uganda is on the brink of a groundbreaking leap into the digital age, as it gears up for the launch of its inaugural Digital Transformation Roadmap. Anticipation is building as the nation prepares for the unveiling of this momentous initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance (MoICT&NG) and the Ministry of Education & Sports. Backed by the United Nations Development Program Uganda (UNDP) and Centenary Technology Services (Cente-Tech), the roadmap is set to be revealed on...

In a resounding display of dedication towards combatting cancer, the Government of Uganda is fervently working to establish Regional Cancer Centres across the nation, ushering in a new era of accessible and efficient healthcare services. This landmark endeavor underscores the government's unwavering commitment to improving the well-being of all Ugandans, especially in the realm of cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. A pivotal stride in this mission was witnessed as the Board Members of the Uganda Cancer Institute recently embarked...

Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi Sabatataka, while celebrating the 30 years of his Kabakaship on July 31, 2023, spoke about a number of issues, including his concealed demand for a federal system of government, accusing the army of controlling fishing on lakes, spies in his kingdom, and youths taking off for abroad. According to the Kabaka, he has never regained the authority to carry out duties as they were with his forefathers. "Even if the Kabakaship was restored, it never got authority...