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 …

Asthma is responsible for more than 450,000 deaths globally every year, many of which are preventable   Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Uganda’s response to asthma is facing growing scrutiny as health specialists warn that thousands of patients are still unable to access essential inhalers, even as global treatment …

  Parliament passed a softened but still controversial sovereignty law targeting foreign-funded political activity   NEWS ANALYSIS | AYENAT MERSIE | Uganda just passed one of the region’s most closely watched pieces of legislation this year — and even in its watered-down form, it’s leaving a mark. On May 5, Parliament …

SPECIAL FEATURE |  Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, is a Ugandan music star and political leader currently in exile. Framing his movement as a “people power” struggle by young Ugandans for democratic transition, he is a vocal critic of the regime. After a disputed election in January won by long-time ruler …

  Inside the Life of Pauline Nantongo Kalunda For many people, balancing family and career can feel impossible. But for Pauline Nantongo Kalunda, motherhood and leadership are deeply connected. In a heartfelt conversation ahead of Mother’s Day celebrations, Pauline shared her journey as a mother, leader, mentor, and environmentalist, revealing how …