Ashes of Deception: The Rakai District School Fire
In a solemn hearing at the Masaka High Court, the initial testimony shed light on the harrowing incident at St Bernard’s Secondary School in Rakai District. The court was informed by the first state witness that the devastating dormitory fire,…
Titles and Tensions: The Struggle Over Acholi Lands
Mounting concerns have surfaced over the questionable privatization of approximately 45,000 hectares of Acholi Sub-region’s state-owned land. A comprehensive analysis by the Ministry of Lands uncovers that private entities have secured titles for over 158,100 hectares via leasehold and freehold…
Safety Standards in Question: The Kasese Schools-Police Fire Clash
The recent spate of fires at two schools in the Kasese District has laid bare critical lapses in the emergency response protocols of the police fire brigade and the adherence to safety regulations by educational institutions. On the rare date…
IGG’s Integrity War: Tackling Corruption’s Roots in Uganda
In the Busoga sub-region, officials have linked their corrupt behavior to the insufficient salaries they receive, as highlighted by the Inspectorate of Government (IGG) from its recent discussions. Gerald Gwaira, an official from the Ombudsman’s office, has stated that public…
Unoc’s Strategic Shift: New Petroleum Sales in East Africa
The Uganda National Oil Company (Unoc) has started engaging in the sale of petroleum products to oil marketing companies in Tanzania and Uganda, a strategic move that precedes a major direct import deal with Vitol Bahrain. This initiative indicates a…
Mzee Aloysius Atanga: A Testament to Civic Duty in Dokolo’s Heat
In the intense heat of Dokolo, Mzee Aloysius Atanga, a 92-year-old voter, demonstrated his dedication to his civic rights by participating in the district’s Woman parliamentary by-election. Despite his advanced age and reliance on crutches, Atanga made his way to…
Joel Ssenyonyi and the Tangled Web of Parliamentary Investigations
Joel Ssenyonyi, the Leader of Opposition in Uganda’s Parliament, has officially approached the country’s principal oversight and anti-corruption agencies, requesting an investigation into the serious allegations of corruption and misconduct within Parliament. Ssenyonyi’s efforts to secure full accountability have encountered…
Police Detain Woman in Nakaseke Murder Case Following Husband’s Killing
In Nakaseke District, a 47-year-old woman is currently in police custody on suspicion of fatally hacking her husband to death in Kassaga Village, Nakaseke Sub County. The victim, identified as 60-year-old John Bosco Kalemera, a native doctor, was reportedly attacked…
Njabala Exhibition 2024: An Elegy for Grief and Healing
The third edition of the Annual Njabala Exhibition (ANE), titled “Njabala: An Elegy,” is currently underway at the Makerere Art Gallery in Kampala, having commenced on March 5. Scheduled to conclude next Saturday, this year’s ANE, held in 2024, delves…
Empowering Counties: President Ruto Authorizes Ksh.46.3 Billion Allocation
President William Ruto took a significant step forward on Monday as he signed the County Governments Additional Allocations Bill, 2023 into law. This momentous decision will provide a much-needed boost to counties across the nation, with an additional allocation of…
