He does not call himself Kasuku (a parrot) for no reason. He is a true human version of the bird which has a strong curved beak, upright stance, and clawed feet. Born Isaac Katende 35 years ago, Kasuku has risen to fame as Uganda’s unapologetic gossiper, carving a niche for himself in the crowded digital…
Uganda, like many nations, bears the brunt of climate change. Its agriculture-dependent economy is increasingly disrupted by droughts, floods, and erratic weather patterns that devastate livelihoods and deepen vulnerabilities. However, amidst these challenges, one critical gap stands out: the lack of climate education. Many young people remain unaware of the causes, effects, and solutions to…
At least 130 youths in Eastern Uganda have attained digital literacy skills thanks to MTN Foundation. The graduation ceremony held at MTAC Mbale campus highlights MTN’s commitment to fostering digital inclusion and providing economic opportunities for young Ugandans. Notably, 54% of the graduates were women, reflecting MTN’s focus on promoting gender equity in technology and…
A few weeks after joining the Office of the Prime Minister as spokesperson, Charles Odongtho was summoned to Robinah Nabbanja’s office. “Your contract will not be renewed,” the prime minister told the visibly shocked veteran journalist according to the account of two people who witnessed the exchange. “I don’t need you here. Thats all.” A…
Australian lawmakers on today approved a landmark ban on social media for children under 16, in some of the world’s toughest such controls. The ban, which aims to address the impact of excessive social media use on children’s physical and mental health, affects social media platforms including X, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat and Reddit, but…
Ugandans don’t celebrate their writers. Let’s change that! Did you know there is a Ugandan writer whose books once sold millions of copies? Not just once but continue to fly off the shelves long after that writer’s demise? Yes, it is all true. Her name was Barbara Kimenye and you probably read one of her…
Robert Kyagulanyi, the president of the National Unity Platform has pledged to defend liberal principles including “the rights of those who are vulnerable to discrimination whether they are members of ethnic group, PWDs…and LGBTQ+ people”. This was one of the resolutions made at a gathering of human rights activists, academics, and political actors fighting for…
Patricia Ojangole, the managing director of Uganda Development Bank (UDB), has, for the fourth year running, won the Sustainability Leader of the Year Award at the Annual Karlsruhe Sustainable Finance Awards in Germany. UDB and Ojangole were awarded the Sustainability Leader of the Year Award for “demonstrating exceptional leadership in mainstreaming sustainability and making a…
Until her recent arrest over charges of modern-day slavery in the United Kingdom, Justice Lydia Mugambe Ssali’s legal career appeared to be headed only in one direction: Up. She was a High Court judge in Uganda, had served as a judge on a UN Tribunal and had enrolled at the prestigious University of Oxford in…
Sudhir Ruparelia, the owner of Kampala Parents School, today nipped in the bud the strike by his teachers after agreeing to make some changes to their working conditions. However a scruitny of the recommendations from the meeting Sudhir held with the parents, teachers and his management team reveals that the tycoon eventually triumphed. For instance,…
