The tragic death of Moses Matovu, the veteran Afrigo Band leader, has revived memories of another unsolved night in Kampala: the 1997 killing of rally driver Gerald Kiddu. The two men lived in different worlds, but the circumstances of their deaths share striking similarities. Matovu, 77, died at Kibuli Hospital, where he was taken after…
Moses Matovu, a veteran musician and Afrigo Band’s inspirational leader, is dead. Matovu, 77, was attacked at 5.00 am by unknown people in Kibuli in his vehicle. It is suspected that he was hit with a paver or iron bar. The motive of the attacker is yet to be established. Eyewitnesses said he was rushed…
Dr. Joel Isabirye The debate on the Copyright and Neighboring Rights Amendment Bill 2025 is ongoing in Parliament, and the results of the discussions will be a reform of the act that is expected to improve its contribution to the creative sector in Uganda. However, clause 9 is proving to be contentious. The main issue…
By Ivan Opio The National Economic Empowerment Dialogue (NEED), led by Joseph Kabuleta, has faced significant internal strife, culminating in the dismissal of key figures Moses Matovu and Charles Basajja. Their actions, driven by divergent motives, threatened the party’s unity and mission as Uganda approaches the 2026 elections. Kabuleta’s decisive move to oust these individuals…
