OP-ED: African leaders must listen to emerging divergent voices
By Kizito Simon Njaye INTRODUCTION Africa is entering a politically important period in which citizens are increasingly questioning how they are governed, how public resources are managed, how political institutions function, and whether governments are genuinely listening to the people they lead. These emerging voices come from across society: young people, professionals, workers, farmers, entrepreneurs, […]
Queen Birungi Amber Grace Inspires Learners to Chase Their Dreams
SSEGUKU KATALE — Queen Birungi Amber Grace delivered an inspiring address to learners at Bright Sparks Junior School during the institution’s Prom Party, urging them to take their education seriously, cultivate personal discipline, and make principled choices. Serving as the Guest of Honor, the youth advocate and former pageant queen called on pupils to set […]
From Diaper Sales to Multi-Sector Enterprise: How Zalwango Brenda Built the Subie Queen Empire
CAMPALA — Zalwango Brenda, widely known as Subie Queen, has established herself as a prominent figure in Uganda’s commercial and media landscape. While many recognize her from TikTok, automotive culture, and panel appearances on StarTimes Uganda’s The Pink Room, her business foundation predates her digital fame by nearly a decade. She is the proprietor of […]
Local Government at the Frontline of Uganda’s Environmental Protection
Ny Brian Mugenyi [email protected] KAMPALA — From grassroots villages to parishes, sub-counties, municipalities, and cities, Uganda’s local government system remains the vital bridge connecting the national government to its people. At the community level—where citizens live, farm, trade, and interact daily with their surrounding ecosystems—the roles of Local Council (LC) Executive Committees, Environmental Officers, and […]
US-Based Nurse Ann Kirabo Endorses Muhoozi as PLU Mobilization Gathers Momentum
By Brian Mugenyi [email protected] Background: From Military Command to Political ProfileA Campaign Under Public Scrutiny KAMPALA — From thousands of kilometers away in California, a Ugandan healthcare professional has added her voice to the expanding political drive around Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, publicly endorsing his potential bid for Uganda’s presidency in 2031. Ms. Ann Kirabo, a […]
THREE-REFINERY SHOWDOWN! Museveni Holds Fire on Dangote’s Lamu Plant, Says Uganda, Kenya & Tanzania Can All Refine—Won’t Kill Each Other
President Yoweri Museveni has backed Nigeria’s billionaire Aliko Dangote’s plan to build a mega refinery in Kenya but has made it clear that Uganda is not committing its money to the project for now. Museveni said Uganda must first establish the status of a proposed refinery at Tanga, Tanzania, before deciding whether to invest in […]
2026 POLLS COURT BATTLE! Ssenyonyi Faces October 20 Judgment in Nakawa West Election Fight
The High Court in Kampala has set October 20, 2026, for judgment in a petition challenging the election of Joel Ssenyonyi as Member of Parliament for Nakawa Division West. Civil Division Judge Allan Paul Nshimye set the date on Friday after the parties informed the court that they had complied with earlier directions to file […]
PENSION CASH RACKET EXPOSED! Local Government Bosses On Spot for Delaying Gratuity to Extort Cash from Retirees
The Ministry of Public Service has raised concerns over an alleged widespread extortion scheme targeting retired civil servants seeking to access their pension and gratuity benefits. Ministry officials say some Human Resource officers in local governments deliberately delay the processing of gratuity payments or withhold information from pension beneficiaries to pressure them into paying money […]
UNAIDS IN FRESH STORM! Dutch MPs Probe Alleged Misconduct at UN HIV Agency Amid Claims of Financial Mismanagement, Staff Cuts & Whistleblower Retaliation Under Winnie Byanyima’s Leadership
The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) is facing fresh allegations of financial mismanagement, whistleblower retaliation and failures in handling the medical crisis of a former employee, ahead of a major parliamentary debate in the Netherlands. The allegations, contained in documents and disclosures submitted to oversight bodies, raise questions about the management of public […]
BALAAM’S KIRYANDONGO RAID! Citizen Wants Shs25m Planning Cash, Shs15m Fuel & Alleged District Dirty Deals Probed
By Our Reporter LOCAL Government Minister Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi has been challenged to “follow the money” during his visit to Kiryandongo District, with a concerned citizen calling for investigations into alleged procurement irregularities, expenditure and possible conflicts of interest involving the District Planner, Julius Balikagira. In an open letter to the Minister ahead of his […]