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Viewers: 200,002 By Andrew Irumba Katusabe Uganda’s mining sector, long characterised by underutilisation, informality and regulatory gaps, is steadily transforming into a structured, investment-attractive and revenue-generating pillar of the economy. While the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD) continues to navigate institutional and operational headwinds, the trajectory of the Mines Department under Commissioner Agnes Alaba reflects a sector …

The highlight of the World Press Freedom Day 2026 will be a global conference on May 4 – 5 May in Lusaka, Zambia. Under the theme Shaping a Future at Peace, the conference will offer a critical moment to reaffirm the critical role of a free press in society. For the Ugandan media, the day should be a collective reflection …

China drives digital transformation in Tanzania DAR ES SALAAM — Tanzania is accelerating digital transformation through expanded cooperation with China, Minister for Information, Communications and Information Technology Angellah Kairuki said on Friday. × Speaking at the opening of the “Experience China” High-Tech Fair at the East Africa Commercial and Logistics Center complex in Dar es Salaam, Kairuki highlighted tangible gains Tanzania …

Viewers: 30,001 By Andrew Irumba Kampala—Today, Sunday, 3 May 2026, marks exactly one year since the tragic passing of Rajiv Ruparelia, a figure whose dynamism, innovation, and humanitarian instinct left an indelible imprint on Uganda’s socio-economic landscape. As family, friends, and admirers gather to commemorate his life, the memory of a man widely regarded as both visionary and vibrant …

× KAMPALA, UGANDA – One year after the passing of their son Rajiv, prominent couple Sudhir and Jyotsna Ruparelia have released a deeply moving public tribute, reflecting on love, loss, and the enduring power of memory. In a poignant memorial note shared on social media and circulated among friends and well-wishers, the couple describes the profound silence that accompanies the loss …

By Kayiira Jackson  Kampala University secured third place in the 2026 University Football League (UFL) after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over St. Lawrence University in the playoff at Hamz Stadium on Saturday afternoon. A late strike from Kiwewa Raymond proved decisive, as he netted in the 84th minute to hand Kampala University the bronze medal. The forward’s composed finish capped …

× 27th April, 2026 Hon Chairperson, Honorable Members of Parliament, The proposed Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, arrives at a critical juncture in Uganda’s history. While officially framed as a shield against foreign interference thereby arousing patriotic sentiments, a rigorous analysis reveals it to be a redundant and dangerous legislative overreach. Uganda possesses a robust legal framework—including the NGO Act (2016), the Anti-Money …

Evictions of traders Let’s ponder about this predicament with utmost meticulosity. × The mass evictions of street vendors, roadside traders, and boda boda riders across Uganda—particularly in Kampala and major municipalities—provide a stark, real-world case study for Robert Merton’s Strain Theory. ​When the state removes the “informal” means of survival without providing accessible, legitimate alternatives, it creates a societal pressure …

  × The rich do what they can and the weak suffer what they must; An elderly lady’s quest for justice against Hon. Baryayanga Andrew(AJA)  who killed her husband in a road accident On the 24th May, 2016 tragedy struck the home of the late Amuri Muhamadi when a vehicle driven by Hon. Baryayanga Andrew Aja crushed into the homestead of …

By Alexander Luyima | The Hoima Post The Lubowa International Specialized Hospital project was initially presented as a transformative initiative for Uganda’s healthcare system. It was envisioned as a modern facility designed to reduce international medical referrals, generate long-term public savings, and establish Uganda as a regional leader in advanced medical treatment. However, over time, the discourse surrounding the project …