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FILE Anita Among presiding over plenary The plight of former Speaker Anita Among is not merely a political controversy; it is a profound reflection on power, leadership, accountability, public trust, and the fragile nature of influence. Her rise within Uganda’s political establishment was swift and formidable, placing her among the most powerful national figures. Yet the controversies, sanctions, investigations, and …

× Today is Eid al-Adha, a sacred day many of our Muslim neighbors observe in remembrance of Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son. While our traditions name the son differently — Ishmael in the Qur’an, Isaac in the Bible — the principle piercing through both accounts is the same: radical obedience to God, even when it costs us our greatest …

By Mulengera Reporters Kilak County MP Gilbert Olanya says that the outcome of the Speakership vote at Kololo made Monday 25th May to be one of the happiest days of his life. He says he couldn’t believe his eyes seeing Oboth-Oboth taking oath, which marked the end of dreaded Anita Among’s reign at the helm of the legislature.   He …

× Fellow Policy Implementers and Enforcement Officers, Dr. Rugaju says: All excuses are equal, but they don’t cancel the responsibility. “I was ordered by above” is an excuse. “Everyone does it” is an excuse. “The salary is small” is an excuse. The President gave us an order in Article 99 of the Constitution: Execute government policy. Excuses are mutiny. H.E. …

Kampala, Uganda — Uganda’s renewed push to enforce urban trade order has reignited a long-standing policy debate: how to balance the need for structured, competitive cities with the realities of informal livelihoods that sustain millions. Recent operations led by the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), and replicated across municipalities nationwide, have cleared roadside vendors and informal operators from city streets …

By Amiri Wabusimba, Urban transformation often begins with hopeful visions cleaner cities, safer neighbourhoods, greener horizons. In Kampala, the redevelopment of the Nakivubo Channel by Ham Enterprises was hailed as a bold step toward that vision. For years, the channel had symbolized the city’s struggle with flooding, waste, and insecurity. Its rehabilitation was cast as a triumph of innovation and …