Community, Goals, and Glory: ForteBet’s Namungoona Adventure
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…
The Fortebet Real Stars of March’s African Games
The Fortebet Real Stars Sports Monthly Awards have recently announced the athletes who shined in their respective sports during the African Games in March. Lydia Namabiro was a force to be reckoned with in Rugby, leading the Lady Rugby Cranes…
NUP Leadership Confronts Parliamentary Crisis
As dusk settled on March 26, the National Unity Platform (NUP) found itself embroiled in a political tempest, with Speaker of Parliament Anita Among rejecting the party’s bid to remove Mr. Mathias Mpuuga from his parliamentary position. Mpuuga’s steadfast refusal…
Harmony Amidst Discord: Charting a Path Forward for Noise Pollution Management in Uganda’s Religious Communities
In the intricate tapestry of Uganda’s spiritual mosaic, the quest for equilibrium between religious devotion and community serenity presents an ongoing challenge. The recent narrative surrounding Pastor James Bisoboka, a revered leader in the Pentecostal realm, shines a spotlight on…
A School in Mourning: The St Bernard’s Arson Case
In the tragic case of the fire at St Bernard’s Secondary School in Rakai District, the court heard from the first state witness that the blaze, which claimed the lives of 10 students and injured approximately 36, was deliberately set…
Land of Shadows: The Acholi Land Crisis
Concerns are emerging regarding the transfer of over 45,000 hectares of Acholi Sub-region’s government-owned land into private hands. The Lands Ministry’s report reveals that individuals have acquired more than 158,100 hectares through leasehold and freehold titles. Specifically, 213 titles have…
Emergency Response Rift: Schools vs. Police in Kasese Fire Saga
The string of recent conflagrations at two educational institutions in Kasese District has cast a spotlight on glaring gaps in emergency response by the police fire brigade and the schools’ compliance with established safety norms. On the leap day of…
Beyond the Bribe: IGG’s Battle Against Uganda’s Corruption
In the Busoga sub-region, officials have acknowledged their involvement in corrupt activities, attributing it to their low salaries, as per the reports from the Inspectorate of Government (IGG) following recent interactions. Gerald Gwaira, an official from the Ombudsman’s office, has…
Uganda’s Oil Landscape Transformed: Unoc’s Market Expansion
The Uganda National Oil Company (Unoc) has initiated the sale of petroleum products to oil marketing companies in Tanzania and Uganda, marking a strategic move as it prepares for a direct import agreement with Vitol Bahrain. This development signifies a…
Elderly Voter Mzee Atanga Makes His Mark in Dokolo Election
Amidst the scorching climate of Dokolo, Mzee Aloysius Atanga, a nonagenarian, exemplified the spirit of active citizenship by participating in the district’s Woman parliamentary by-election. Atanga, who is 92, relied on his wooden crutches to navigate to the Angwecibange Primary…
