COMMENT | OBED K KATUREEBE | When President Yoweri Museveni appointed Justice Naluzze Aisha Batala as Inspector General of Government (IGG) in October 2025, most Ugandans asked, ‘Who is Justice Aisha Naluzze Bataala?’ This was not because she was less qualified, but little was known of her because …
Read More »The menace of roaming herdsmen and the need for firm policies to end it
COMMENT | OBED K KATUREEBE | President Yoweri Museveni recently sent the untiring Director General of the Internal Security Organisation (ISO), Arthur Mugyenyi, to sort out the long-standing land dispute between private tree planters and cattle herders in Nsoowe Central Forest Reserve, in Maddu Sub County, Gomba District. It is …
Read More »Why returning home is best option for Bobi Wine
Bobi Wine will enjoy camera for a few months; then it will be business as usual COMMENT | OBED K KATUREEBE | Robert Kyagulanyi, a.k.a. Bobi Wine, is in exile in the USA, where he is meeting some leaders, lobbying them to sanction the top leadership in Uganda. To …
Read More »The UN South Sudan Report: Blackmail and Propaganda therein
COMMENT | OBED K KATUREEBE | The increasingly speculative UN Commission on Human Rights has once again issued a report about Uganda’s involvement in the South Sudan conflict. The report makes serious allegations against the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), which are currently working to prevent what could become one of …
Read More »It’s ‘rainy season’ for extortionists promising political jobs
COMMENT | OBED K KATUREEBE | A few days ago, the Minister for the Presidency Milly Babalanda, issued a public statement warning Ugandans about extortionists who are exploiting innocent people by promising them appointments as Resident District Commissioners (RDCs). In one such case, Juliet Nganda from Bweyogerere was arrested after …
Read More »Kudos to Hamson Obua: You displayed humility even in defeat
COMMENT | OBED K KATUREEBE | The government chief whip, Hamson Obua, surprised many with the grace and humility he showed after losing his parliamentary seat. In the January 2026 elections, Obua was defeated by Fred Jalameso of Ajuri County. The outcome surprised many Ugandans. Obua was viewed as a …
Read More »Uganda Airlines mess sorted; real Kisanja Hakuna Mchezo has began
COMMENT | OBED K KATUREEBE | While being sworn in for the 2016–2021 term, President Yoweri Museveni declared the slogan “Kisanja Hakuna Mchezo,” meaning, a term of no jokes. The message was meant to show seriousness in governance. It aimed at quick job creation, improved security, and better service delivery. …
Read More »MUSEVENI MEETING: Let us cut Nsibambi some flak
COMMENT | OBED K KATUREEBE | Throughout history, brave men and women have sought peace with their opponents. They showed courage, empathy, and a willingness to put the nation first. Sometimes, they choose to work with their enemies and turn them into partners. Ever since Yusuf Nsibambi and other politicians …
Read More »Animal and crop theft; the real bottleneck to wealth creation in Uganda
COMMENT | OBED K KATUREEBE | President Yoweri Museveni is so passionate about wealth creation for Ugandans and has spared no time to do everything in his capacity to fulfil this dream. He has been on nearly every public platform educating Ugandans on how they can shift themselves out of …
Read More »Political Causalities of 2026 Elections; Maybe we need a rehabilitation centre for them
COMMENT | OBED K KATUREEBE | The electoral political season is almost done. The victors are celebrating. The losers are counting losses. It’s more difficult for the losers. This is largely due to the nature of investment in the elections, both financially and emotionally. The biggest problem with African and …
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