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…
Ssenyonyi’s Stand: A Fight for Justice or a Fall from Grace
Joel Ssenyonyi, the Leader of Opposition in Uganda’s Parliament, has officially petitioned the country’s primary oversight and anti-corruption agencies to launch an inquiry into the serious accusations of rampant corruption and office misconduct within the legislative assembly. Ssenyonyi’s initiative for…
Wife Detained as Suspect in Nakaseke Murder Case After Husband’s Brutal Killing
A 47-year-old woman in Nakaseke District is currently under police custody over suspicions of fatally hacking her husband to death in Kassaga Village, Nakaseke Sub County. The victim, identified as John Bosco Kalemera, aged 60 and a native doctor, was…
Exploring Grief Through Art: Highlights from the Annual Njabala Exhibition
The third installment of the Annual Njabala Exhibition (ANE), titled “Njabala: An Elegy,” is set to conclude next Saturday after commencing at the Makerere Art Gallery in Kampala on March 5. This year’s ANE, held in 2024, delves into the…
County Governments Receive Ksh.46.3 Billion Boost: President Ruto Signs Bill
President William Ruto made a significant move on Monday by endorsing the County Governments Additional Allocations Bill, 2023, paving the way for counties to receive an extra Ksh.46.3 billion for the Financial Year 2023/2024. The signing ceremony, held at State…
Celebrating the Life and Laughter of Nollywood’s Iconic Comedian, Mr. Ibu
The Nigerian entertainment industry mourns the loss of one of its brightest stars, the legendary comedy actor, John Okafor, fondly remembered as Mr. Ibu. His departure on a poignant Saturday, while undergoing medical treatment in Lagos, has left an irreplaceable…
