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By Ben Musanje Newly elected Speaker of Parliament Rt. Hon. Jackson Marksons Oboth-Oboth has signaled a major shift in the leadership and direction of Uganda’s Parliament, promising openness, accountability, and fairness to both ruling party and opposition legislators in his maiden speech as Speaker of the 12th Parliament. In an address marked by humility, religious reflection, and promises of reform, …

Viewers: 100,003 By Andrew Irumba Katusabe Kabarole– A new political chapter has officially opened in Kabarole District following the swearing-in of newly elected LC5 Chairperson Kimome Ruben Araali, popularly known as “Makubebe,” who took oath on Friday afternoon, at the Kabarole District headquarters in Kitumba amid optimism, political symbolism, and renewed expectations from residents across Tooro sub-region. Kimome, a …

New York, United States-The announcement that global music icons Shakira, Madonna, and BTS will headline the first-ever halftime show at a FIFA World Cup final marks more than a historic entertainment decision. It reflects a broader transformation in how international sport, popular culture, digital audiences, and commercial diplomacy are increasingly converging on the global stage. Confirmed through a FIFA social …

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 …

Viewers: 90,001 By Spy Uganda Uganda has launched a new national initiative aimed at strengthening its capacity to develop homegrown medical technologies, marking a significant step toward self-reliance in healthcare innovation. The National Biomedical Innovations Accelerator Program (BIOMIC) was unveiled during the ongoing National Science Week in Kololo, an annual event that showcases cutting-edge work by Ugandan scientists and …

Kampala, Uganda — Uganda’s proposed Sovereignty Bill has ignited a measured but consequential debate across legal, Religious, diplomatic, and economic circles. Framed as an effort to reinforce national autonomy and insulate domestic decision-making from external influence, the bill arrives at a moment when many countries particularly in the Global South are reassessing how to balance sovereignty with the realities of …

Kampala — Outgoing 91st Guild President of Makerere University, Ssentamu Churchill James, has expressed gratitude to students, the university administration, and his cabinet as his tenure officially comes to an end. Ssentamu Churchill (courtesy photo) In a message shared on his official social media platforms, Ssentamu thanked the Makerere community for the trust and support accorded to him during his …

Ugandans are asking one burning question: what exactly is going on at Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited? Ever since Umeme exited and UEDCL officially took over power distribution on April 1, 2025, complaints of persistent blackouts, delayed meter replacements, sluggish customer response and erratic service have exploded. Now, the Auditor General’s December 2025 report has poured fuel on the fire, …

As the storm rages inside the Electricity Regulatory Authority, a fresh and potentially explosive allegation has emerged — one that strikes at the heart of national economic policy. Sources now claim that the CEO, Eng. Ziria Tibalwa Waako, has allegedly misguided the Head of State into believing that industrial customers can immediately be charged as low as 5 US cents …

A silent war has erupted inside the corridors of the Electricity Regulatory Authority, and what was once celebrated as Africa’s model power regulator is now gripped by succession intrigue, boardroom capture claims, staff rebellion and damning audit queries. At the eye of the storm is Eng. Ziria Tibalwa Waako, whose second and final term ends in March 2027 — but …