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By Amos Tayebwa Tears, anger and desperation have engulfed the streets of Mbarara after a sweeping city council operation to restore “order” turned into a full-blown eviction storm, leaving thousands of street vendors, kiosk owners and small traders counting heavy losses and staring at an uncertain future. The no-nonsense crackdown, jointly executed by Mbarara City South Division and Mbarara City …

The National Planning Authority (NPA), the very brain meant to guide Uganda’s development, is now under intense scrutiny after the Auditor General’s December 2025 report exposed a troubling picture of weak coordination, delayed plans, underfunding and a planning system struggling to keep pace with a rapidly changing country. At the centre of this unfolding storm is Executive Director Dr. Joseph …

The National Oil Palm Project (NOPP), once hailed as a transformative agro-industrial lifeline for Uganda’s rural farmers, is now sinking under the weight of delays, underperformance and questionable management, after the Auditor General’s December 2025 report exposed deep cracks in one of government’s most ambitious agricultural ventures. Implemented under the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, the 10-year project …

The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA), the very institution entrusted with defining the identity of every Ugandan, is now itself facing an identity crisis after a bombshell Auditor General’s report exposed a trail of inefficiencies, delays, system failures and internal chaos that have left millions of citizens stranded without national IDs. At the centre of the storm is Executive …

Brief recaps of recent good news, bad news and absurd news A wrap-up of good news from Ukraine, bad news from Russia and absurd news from Vanuatu: The Supreme Court of Ukraine (Photo courtesy of the court’s website) Ukraine Supreme Court confirms legality of same-sex marriage Ukraine’s supreme court dismissed an appeal of a lower court decision that for the …

The National Housing Construction Company Limited (NHCCL), a key pillar in Uganda’s push for modern housing and sustainable urbanisation, is now staring at a deepening crisis after the Auditor General’s December 2025 report laid bare a trail of financial missteps, stalled projects, and internal intrigue that threatens to derail its mandate. At the centre of the storm is Chief Executive …

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The rot at the National Curriculum Development Centre (NCDC) has finally exploded into the open, and what is emerging from the Auditor General’s December 2025 report is a damning portrait of an institution limping under the weight of internal failures, financial indiscipline, and a bitter succession war at the top. At the centre of the storm is Director Dr. Bernadette …

When Chuck Norris stared death in the face, even the Grim Reaper was said to flinch. The legendary martial artist and action film star has died at the age of 86, his family confirmed on March 20, describing his passing as sudden. For many Ugandans who grew up on weekend TV and video halls from Kampala to Gulu, Norris was …

‘To protect LGBTQ+ people’s health, we must protect LGBTQ+ people’s rights’ Ghana’s parliament (Photo courtesy of ISSAfrica.org) A group of progressive West African faith leaders have denounced a proposed bill in Ghana to jail every acknowledged homosexual, increase penalties for same-sex intimacy, and prohibit “promotion” of LGBTQ behavior. Meanwhile, the United Nations anti-AIDS agency (UNAIDS) issued a statement opposing a similar …