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,…
Yesterday, Bbeg Media listed 10 NRM politicians whose influence and power are on the wane. We argued that in 15 years, these politicians are likely to be irrelevant to our political scene. We based our arguments largely on their advanced age but that was not the only factor. Today we turn our focus to opposition…
Fifteen years from now will be 2039. Vision 2040 will be left with a year to expire. Therefore, there will certainly be a number of social, economic and political changes. Some may be good, others may be bad. The only constant is Uganda will still be there. Some of the most powerful politicians today are…
Nigeria will start importing milk and Coffee from Uganda. This was revealed by Olusegun Obasanjo, the former president of Nigeria who paid a courtesy call on President Museveni. Museveni took Obasanjo on a tour to Pearl Dairy Farms Limited in Mbarara City and later joined Kiruhura and Kazo farmers at Kaaro in Kiruhura District. Obasanjo,…
One political analyst joked that the chaotic council meeting at City Hall yesterday should have been held inside a boxing ring at Lugogo Indoor Stadium. There were ugly scenes of councillors throwing punches at themselves after they disagreed on how to proceed regarding the Kiteezi landfill saga which left more than 30 people dead. Security…
By Abdallah Kayonde In a distressing turn of events, reports have emerged that over 15 more Ugandan girls have been trapped in Myanmar again after being trafficked there. This incident follows the recent rescue of approximately 30 Ugandan boys and girls from the same location, as highlighted by Ambassador Betty Bigombe! These alarming cases underscore…
