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 …

Your Excellency, We, concerned citizens of Uganda, write to you with heavy hearts and burning outrage. We have always believed in your vision of a just Uganda where the rule of law protects the vulnerable and corruption is crushed without mercy. Yet what is happening in Kira Municipality especially in Kitukutwe has shattered that faith.Sanyu Edisa, an elderly woman and …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …