COMMENT | OBED K KATUREEBE | Uganda will be in election mode again tomorrow, July 28th. This time we shall be electing the Local Council One (LC1) chairpersons across the whole country. This is after several postponements due to lack of money to fund the grassroots elections. The government …
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SPECIAL REPORT | ANTHONY NATIF | As recorded in court, in the case Uganda Vs Molly Katanga and adapted from @TonyNatif on X. **** This trial has had its fair share of accusations of “trial by ambush” due to lack of timely disclosure; with the defense constantly complaining that the …
Read More »🔴 Anthony Natif notes from Court: Uganda Vs Molly Katanga and Others July 23/2026
Cross Examination of Orthopedic Surgeon Abruptly Ends on a Contentious Note; Matter Resumes in September. SPECIAL REPORT | ANTHONY NATIF | As recorded in court, in the case Uganda Vs Molly Katanga and adapted from @TonyNatif on X. **** The prosecution met a witness who refused to answer to …
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Understanding the processes behind China’s expertise in building road infrastructure at scale COMMENT | NNANDA KIZITO SSERUWAGI | The four decades leading to 2024 were very productive for China in the scaling of its road infrastructure, being characterised by the building of over 190,700 kilometres of tarmac roads. This brought …
Read More »🔴 Anthony Natif notes from Court: Molly Katanga gets green light to bring ballistics expert
SPECIAL REPORT | ANTHONY NATIF | As recorded in court, in the case Uganda Vs Molly Katanga and adapted from @TonyNatif on X. **** Justice Rosette Comfort Kania has rejected the prosecution’s attempts to block defense witnesses, citing fair trial considerations under the constitution of the republic. The prosecution had …
Read More »How ‘Sauti Ya Uganda’ brings the Uganda national anthem to life
There are many reasons why we should sing the Uganda National Anthem with Pride COMMENT | NANTEZA SARAH KYOBE | On July 10, 2026, the Government of Uganda, through the Uganda Media Centre and the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, launched the “Sauti Ya Uganda” National Anthem Challenge, …
Read More »🔴 Anthony Natif notes from Court: Uganda Vs Molly Katanga and Others July 20/2026
DNA Evidence Cannot Prove who Fired the Killer Gun: Defense DNA Forensics Expert agrees with the Prosecution’s DNA Forensics Expert SPECIAL REPORT | ANTHONY NATIF | As recorded in court, in the case Uganda Vs Molly Katanga and adapted from @TonyNatif on X. **** Yesterday, just after 2:30 …
Read More »Africa’s right to unite or perish
COMMENT | CRISPIN KAHERU | Africa stands at a defining crossroads: unite or perish. A fragmented continent will remain comparatively poor, insecure and vulnerable. A united Africa has all it takes to be prosperous, stable and influential, transforming the right to development from a legal aspiration into a lived reality.Economically, Africa …
Read More »If the future is digital, are rural youth learning digital skills early enough?
COMMENT | FATUMAH BIRUNGI | My first lesson in digital literacy happened when I was trying to apply for higher education abroad! Much of the conversation today about the future of work focuses on artificial intelligence and digital transformation, underscoring the growing importance of digital skills. As I listen to these …
Read More »Reflecting on people and technology as world celebrates AI DAY
National AI Day: Our unexpected therapy sessions with AI COMMENT | PATRICIA UWIMBABAZI | If someone had told me a few years ago that people would turn to artificial intelligence for advice, feedback, and everyday conversations, I would probably have imagined a robot sitting behind a desk …
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