Stanbic Pirates take control as Heathens face uphill battle in semis

Stanbic Pirates take control as Heathens face uphill battle in

Stanbic Black Pirates moved a step closer to the Rugby Premiership final after defeating rivals Heathens in the first leg of their semi-final at Kyadondo Rugby Ground, leaving the hosts with a 12-point deficit to overturn in next weekend’s return fixture. The Pirates combined disciplined defence and clinical finishing to secure a valuable advantage ahead of the decisive second leg …

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Focus turns to Ghana, DR Congo

Focus turns to Ghana DR Congo

The spotlight at the 2026 FIFA World Cup shifts firmly onto Africa this week as Ghana and DR Congo begin their campaigns, while former champions England launch another bid for global glory. For football fans across Uganda and East Africa, Wednesday and Thursday promise a feast of action, with the continent’s representatives carrying the hopes of millions eager to see …

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EXCLUSIVE ANALYSIS: INSIDE THE BATTLE OVER GERARDINE SSALI’S RETURN TO SERVICE AS COOPERATIVE ASSETS AND FARMERS’ FUTURE TAKE CENTRE STAGE

EXCLUSIVE ANALYSIS INSIDE THE BATTLE OVER GERARDINE SSALIS RETURN TO

As President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni prepares to appoint a new team of Permanent Secretaries to lead government ministries, a fresh debate is unfolding over the possible return of former Permanent Secretary Geraldine Ssali to public service. At the centre of the debate is a clash of narratives — between critics questioning her record and supporters who argue that she has …

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Uganda, Burundi proudly represented through Australia at World Cup

Uganda Burundi proudly represented through Australia at World Cup

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues to captivate audiences around the globe, Uganda and Burundi are proudly seeing their stories reflected on football’s grandest stage through two members of the Australia national team. Although Australia’s Socceroos wear the green and gold, defenders of African heritage have emerged among the squad, highlighting powerful stories of migration, resilience and opportunity. One …

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Until governments act, Africans will seek Western citizenships

Review of UEDCL should include provision for self funded connections

Ugandan labour exports headed to the departures lounge at Entebbe airport Many years ago, I decided to go out of the country for my graduate education, which lasted about 18 months, after which I came back to Uganda. Upon my return, I found myself, like most young people, unemployed. I went to visit a family friend whose children live and …

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Call it what it is: An abduction is not an arrest

Call it what it is An abduction is not an

FILE NUP supporters being arrested in Mbarara I have long seen media houses and individuals reporting that someone “has been arrested,” while others report that “s/he has been abducted.” I always wondered whether the two terms were synonymous, but I was troubled by how close I came to falling into that trap. The army, in uniform, attacks and enters someone’s …

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Lukwago’s predicament, a man abducted and humiliated for doing his work

Free injectable HIV drug for Uganda is not necessarily free

Muhoozi Kainerugaba posted this purported picture of Erias Lukwago Former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago was reportedly picked by operatives of the Special Forces Command from his residence in Wakaliga, within, Kampala, and taken to an unknown destination. Before he was forcefully kidnapped, Lukwago disclosed on social media that his home had been surrounded by uniformed army personnel and others …

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Gazetting is not a mere formality, rather a legal safeguard

Gazetting is not a mere formality rather a legal safeguard

In Uganda today, many individuals, businesses and even public institutions continue to underestimate the importance of gazetting. To some, publication in the Uganda Gazette appears to be a routine bureaucratic requirement, a procedural box to tick after completing what they consider the “real” work. Yet this perception is not only misleading; it is dangerous. Gazetting is far more than an …

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There is still hope for Uganda

A nation cannot be sovereign while its economy is foreign controlled

Flooding in Kampala Uganda’s political landscape is dominated by stories of imprisonment, intimidation, exile, and internal divisions. Dr. Kizza Besigye, one of the country’s most prominent opposition figures, continues to face political persecution and detention. Robert Kyagulanyi has spent significant periods abroad amid persistent security concerns. Other influential opposition leaders such as Erias Lukwago, Medard Lubega Sseggona, Abed Bwanika, Mathias …

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Academic staff retention: The missing link in Makerere University’s global ambitions

Academic staff retention The missing link in Makerere Universitys global

Makerere University aerial view Makerere University has long stood as a beacon of higher education in Africa. For more than a century, the institution has produced leaders, scholars, researchers, and professionals who have shaped Uganda and the continent. Today, Makerere continues to pursue ambitious goals of internationalisation, research excellence, innovation, and global competitiveness. However, one challenge threatens to undermine these …

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What Pope Leo Magnifica Humanitas theological document on ‘AI’ means to Gen Zs

In a world of ‘Afrophobia be Julius Malema

Pope Leo XIV On May 2025, as he made one year in office, Pope Leo XIV released his first encyclical document of his papacy titled ‘Magnifica Humanitas’ (wonderful humanity) with some chapters sparking reactions and counter-reactions across the globe. From Pope Paul II, every Pontiff has a mandate to guide the Catholic church and the entire world through a theological …

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Why Muhoozi Kainerugaba will be a weaker opponent

Museveni has no choice but to give friends a transitional

Muhoozi (C) salutes his father Museveni at Entebbe airport All factors remaining constant, President Museveni’s son, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, is seated in a good spot to replace his father. After four decades, he finds himself in this prime position after his father emasculated – if not obliterated – all other potential candidates. If contenders have not been thoroughly humiliated, they …

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Lukwago’s arrest puts rule of law on trial

Lukwagos arrest puts rule of law on trial

The arrest of Erias Lukwago raises a question that should concern every Ugandan, regardless of political affiliation: if a senior lawyer can be seized under disputed circumstances while representing a controversial client, what protection remains for the ordinary citizen? This is not simply about one man or one dramatic morning in Wakaliga. It is about whether the institutions that support …

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Umukhuka III Jude Mike Mudoma’s Reign Transforms Bugisu into A New Era of Unity, Legal Order and Cultural Revival – mulengeranews.com

Umukhuka III Jude Mike Mudomas Reign Transforms Bugisu into A

By Mulengera Reporters As the Bamasaaba community approaches the second anniversary of the coronation of His Highness Umukhuka III Jude Mike Mudoma, cultural leaders, clan heads, legal commentators and sections of the public are increasingly describing his reign as a turning point in the modern history of Bugisu cultural leadership. The period has been marked not only by renewed cultural …

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