Consider yourself as only sensible person on the road, says Gen. Katumba  Kampala, Uganda | MUBATSI ASINJA HABATI | On May 4, a Kampala-bound bus operated by Link Bus Services crashed and overturned several times killing 20 people on spot; including its driver leaving many others injured just a …

Museveni defends, Buganda reacts Kampala, Uganda | MUBATSI ASINJA HABATI | On 10 February 2022, the Minister of Finance, Matia Kasaija signed an agreement with an Italian, Enrica Pinetti to allow her company, Uganda Vinci Coffee Company Limited (UVCC), to establish a coffee processing plant worth US$80 million. Apart from …

Why crowd wanted him anointed but Museveni wasn’t baited Kampala, Uganda | MUBATSI ASINJA HABATI | The weekend of 23 April, saw a number of activities to mark the 48th birthday of the First Son, Lt. Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who is commander of UPDF Land Forces. There were a few …

Opposition wants constitution amendment to reduce President’s power Kampala, Uganda | MUBATSI ASINJA HABATI | The recent election of Anita Among as Speaker and Thomas Tayebwa as deputy Speaker of the 11th parliament following the death of Jacob Oulanyah once again allowed President Yoweri Museveni to show off his firm …

Investing in a well-equipped hospital in Uganda would be cheaper than sending people to foreign countries Kampala, Uganda | MUBATSI HABATI ASINJA | The growing list of prominent Ugandans dying outside the country on account of seeking better medical care is raising concerns about the quality of health care services …

 Emerging political powerhouse? Kampala, Uganda | MUBATSI ASINJA HABATI | As people were questioning the ethical and cultural considerations of electing a new speaker of Parliament when the body of the fallen Speaker Jacob Oulanyah was not yet buried let alone even in the country, Anita Among was consolidating her …

  Will President’s directive work this time? COVER STORY | Mubatsi Asinja Habati | On Feb. 28, President Yoweri Museveni wrote a letter addressing it to Robinah Nabbanja, the Prime Minister. The letter directed her to halt land evictions across Uganda. Museveni said he was using his powers under Article 98(1) …

Why President’s false math could be costly Kampala, Uganda | MUBATSI ASINJA HABATI | President Yoweri Museveni says each beneficiary of the latest government direct cash injection for the poor; the Parish Development Model (PDM), should get at least Shs1 million. Speaking at the launch of PDM on Feb.26, President …

Should the General be banned from social media? Kampala, Uganda | MUBATSI ASINJA HABATI | Lt. Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba has a new moniker. He is now called “The Tweeting General”. It is a joke on his rather choice tweets. But Gen. Muhoozi’s tweets are no jokes. His latest controversial tweet …

Who wins when Mao attacks Bobi Wine over money? Kampala, Uganda | MUBATSI ASINJA HABATI | Norbert Mao is where he likes to be. In the news headlines. The 55-year old leader of the opposition Democratic Party (DP) has been in the news for tweets he has made about the …