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Viewers: 50,031 By Spy Uganda  A political storm is rapidly brewing inside the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) after outgoing State Minister for Foreign Affairs (Regional Cooperation) John Mulimba launched a blistering attack on top party officials, accusing them of commercialising internal elections through massive bribery, voter manipulation, and abuse of power. In explosive remarks that have sent shockwaves …

  The Illusion of the Military Strongman: Why Uganda Cannot Fight Corruption Through Martial Politics-A Rebuttal to Andrew Mwenda By Asuman Kiyingi In a recent essay, Andrew Mwenda attempted to justify what is becoming an increasingly dangerous trend in Uganda’s politics: the growing dominance of military influence over civilian institutions. His argument is simple but deeply flawed. He claims Uganda …

Viewers: 90,011 By Spy Uganda The Minister of State for Youth and Children Affairs, Hon. Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi, has called for urgent investigations into allegations of illegal school charges and the denial of education to vulnerable learners at Buheesi Senior Secondary School in Bunyangabu District. The Minister made the remarks while responding to a formal petition delivered by Pan-African …

Viewers: 80,005 By Spy Uganda State Minister for Gender, Labour and Social Development in charge of Children and Youth Affairs, Hon. Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi, has called for a compassionate and amicable resolution in the case of the death of Standard High School Ndejje student, Hayaan Kakooza, who was found drowned in a swimming pool at Ndejje University. The Minister …

At the Dei BioPharma campus in Matugga, rows of laboratories and production units are being built with one goal, to shift Uganda from importing medicines to manufacturing them. It’s a bold gamble in a global industry dominated by a handful of powerful countries, and one that carries implications far beyond health. For government officials who toured the facility ahead of …

China drives digital transformation in Tanzania DAR ES SALAAM — Tanzania is accelerating digital transformation through expanded cooperation with China, Minister for Information, Communications and Information Technology Angellah Kairuki said on Friday. × Speaking at the opening of the “Experience China” High-Tech Fair at the East Africa Commercial and Logistics Center complex in Dar es Salaam, Kairuki highlighted tangible gains Tanzania …

By Ben Musanje The Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Judith Nabakooba, has urged couples across Uganda to prioritize proper land registration, warning that failure to document ownership is fueling a surge in bitter family disputes. Speaking at a couples’ retreat in Busimbi Division, Mityana District on May 1, Nabakooba stressed that securing land titles while both partners are …

By Ben Musanje The State Minister for Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Amos Lugoloobi, has called for a deeper, value chain-driven approach to data utilization in Uganda’s aquaculture sector, warning that gaps in knowledge and high input costs could undermine the industry’s potential despite encouraging new statistics. Lugoloobi made the remarks while officially launching the Uganda Aquaculture Census Report 2025 …

By Mulengera Reporters Through his Vice President Jessica Alupo, President Museveni used the Monday cabinet meeting to direct trade minister David Bahati to stop usurping the work of Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja and always consult or seek guidance before making public pronouncements. Gen Museveni, who attended the morning part and left, was unhappy with Bahati’s announcement in Parliament last week …

Viewers: 50,002 By Charles Twine The idea of safety is becoming increasingly fragile in today’s world. Across continents, terrorism is no longer a distant threat but a persistent force that exploits weak governance and political instability. In fragile states, insecurity is not just an external danger but often a byproduct of internal dysfunction. When governments substitute legitimacy with force, …