President Museveni has today dismissed top officials at Kampala Capital City Authority over the Kiteezi landfill saga which led to the death of more than 30 people last month. The affected are Dorothey Kisaka, the executive director; her deputy David Luyimbazi and Dr Daniel Okello, the director of Public Health. The accident occurred in August…
The labour court in Kenya has delivered a landmark ruling, arguing employers cannot prohibit romantic relationships among employees. The court says love should not be stifled by corporate policies. The decision by Justice James Rika of Employment and Labour Relations sitting in Nairobi stems from a case involving MN, a former regional operations manager at…
Jolly Mugisha, National Unity Platform’s deputy president for Western Uganda is dead after a long illness. She was 61 years. Party president Robert Kyagulanyi confirmed Mugisha’s death and said it had led to a deep void. “Mama Jolly will always be remembered as a true Ugandan heroine. Other communication will be made in due course,”…
In 2021 when Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the CDF announced on his X platform that he would stand for president in 2026, some political analysts thought it was a bad joke. However, others, especially the opportunistic political players jumped on his wagon and started a mobilization campaign to have him succeed his father, President Museveni. There…
For most of his working life, Isaac Ssemakadde has banged several tables. Ask Nicholas Opiyo, ask Jimmy Spire Ssentongo, ask Kiryowa Kiwanuka, ask Jane Frances Abodo, ask Law Development Centre, ask Daily Monitor, ask NTV, ask NBS TV, ask Muhammad Nsereko, ask Musa Sekaana…the list goes on and on. Now he is banging the biggest…
Prince Kassim Nakibinge has revealed that he parted ways with renowned cleric Sheikh Obeid Kamulegeya because of his shady past. Nakibinge, the head of the Kibuli muslim faction, alleged that Kamulegeya was involved in some criminal activities in the 60s that led to the death of some Muslims in Western Uganda. “I went to Kajara…
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua says he is prepared for his potential impeachment, as the rift between him and President William Ruto continues to widen Speaking during an exclusive interview with Citizen TV on Friday night, Gachagua revealed he is aware of a plot to oust him from government. “Everyone knows about it. There was a…
Veteran journalist and tourism entrepreneur, Muhereza Kyamutetera is the new chief executive officer of Uganda Tourism Association (UTA). His tenure begins on October 1, 2024. In the announcement, UTA said Kyamutetera “brings a demonstrated skill set in strategy development and execution, business development, marketing and communications, stakeholder relations management and, above all, passion and knowledge…
Assumpta Nakalema emerged the overall winner in this year’s Ayute Africa Challenge organised by Heifer International. It was the challenge’s third season. The colourful ceremony held at the Yusuf Lule Central Teaching Facility in Makerere saw several young innovators recognized for their efforts. All of them came up with innovations that can help advance agriculture…
It all started with knickers in the bathroom. Some time in 2019, Rosette Tabitha Nakiryowa, the then wife of former Makindye East MP Michael Mabikke returned from the United Kingdom unexpectedly. She drove to their marital home in Kansanga, opened the main bedroom and decided to have a shower. A few feet inside the bathroom,…
