How the abuse of the public trust through looting of public funds is going to cause a terrible backlash at the perpetrators   THE LAST WORD | ANDREW M. MWENDA | Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has been tweeting his frustration with mass and endemic corruption in Uganda’s public sector. Many …

Kampala, Uganda | URN | Outgoing Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has officially marked the end of his 15-year tenure, describing his leadership journey as one defined by resilience, political struggles, and service to ordinary Ugandans. Speaking during a handover ceremony at City Hall on Monday, Lukwago reflected on his long …

  Kampala, Uganda | URN | The eve of President-elect Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s swearing-in ceremony was marked by a brief blend of technological spectacle and delays as a drone show delivered a “thank you” message across parts of Kampala. The National Resistance Movement Secretariat had heavily promoted the event, dubbed the …

  The Politics of God & god in Africa   COMMENT | CRISPIN KAHERU | With President Museveni’s swearing-in 12th May 2026 and a new Cabinet expected to follow shortly after, the scramble for ministerial positions has once again turned into an industry. An industry that feeds not only political brokers …

  COMMENT | CAROLYNE MUYAMA |  Forty years ago, Kampala was a very different place, quieter and more fearful than lively. Shaped more by fear than by business. Walking the streets in 1985 was dangerous, with the risk of being shot or kidnapped. The black market, known as “Magendo”, was essential …

Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT  |  Last night, Reach A Hand hosted a red carpet premiere of the highly anticipated social impact film, Maama Wange, executive produced by Humphrey Nabimanya. The event, held on on Mother’s Day, 10 May 2026, saw attendance of various dignitaries, including Dr Roseline Achola, Technical Advisor Selfcare/SRH/Family …

COMMENT | ANDREW PI BESI | Reader, on May 12th at the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, President Yoweri Museveni will take his seventh oath of office. As I have previously noted, under his reign, Uganda’s economy has expanded, and, indeed, today Uganda is wealthier than at any time in its 64 years …

Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT |  Reach A Hand Uganda has launched “You Can Dance”, a new initiative aimed at using dance to address some of the most pressing issues affecting adolescents.     The launch took place at Reach A Hand Uganda Headquarters in Lungajja on 9th May 2026. Through creative …

TEHRAN | Xinhua |  Iran’s latest draft proposal for talks with the United States calls for an immediate cessation of conflict on all fronts, a guarantee for no more “aggression” against Iran, and the lifting of U.S. sanctions and naval blockade, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported Sunday. “The proposal …

The democrat was considered the architect of the Southern African country’s economic rise and a pioneer in the fight against AIDS   Gaborone, Botswana | AGENCIES | The political career of Botswana’s ex-President Festus Gontebanye Mogae can be summarized under one heading: “good governance.” During his time in office from 1998 …