The Burundian refugee community in Uganda are deeply concerned about their safety and insecurity for their lives from ongoing unknown killings. such events continue to highlight the vulnerabilities and challenges faced by refugees in country. The concern raised by the Burundian chairman Mr.FERDINANDI NIYONKUNDA, in his statement, ” I cannot recall a precedent reported to…
Outcry for poor service delivery for refugees in Uganda. From our survey carried out from refugee communities in the urban centres, it’s alarming and if the Ugandan government ponder a sense of refugee belonging they seem to be proud of it. After a lengthy interaction with chairman Mr Liberat of the ” REFUGEE RIGHTS ACTION ORGANIZATION ”…
After grabbing Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi’s land at Kigo, and altering the same into his own name, controversial Kampala businessman, Hajj Hamis Segawa Kiggundu is mired in yet a fresh land grabbing scandal involving land belonging to a Catholic Church in Owino market. Puzzlingly, the said land hosts the memorial site for one of the…
The incident involving a fuel truck that overturned and led to a devastating fire is certainly tragic, and such events often evoke a variety of narratives and reactions on social media. Criticism can come from different angles. It is not yet established what was the actual cause of this accident that the fuel truck overturned…
The suggestion from the Eastern Revolutionary Platform appears to revolve around the idea of regional concentration of political effort to challenge the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) in Uganda. To effectively implement such a strategy, opposition parties must grasp the proposal early enough to prepare for the 2026 presidential elections. To collaborate Strategically would mean…
The presence of numerous BODA BODA / TAXI STAGES, near or next to police stations around the country can pose a big security threat, the fact that these stages are near stand a potential criminal elements to take advantage of the situation. Boda boda riders may use these locations to scope out police activities, gather…
Uganda’s president, Gen Yoweri museveni has severally put up poverty programs that have literally left no impact to the communities due to poor resource allocations and corrupt field officers. Almost 70% siphoning off funds meant for poverty alleviation programs by heads of programs and field officers , Corruption in public offices hinders progress and development,…
A section of Olwiyo – pakwach near pakwach Bridge is heavily flooded leaving a big section of the road un accessible with traffic. Mr. Allan ssempebwa, the spokesperson to the Uganda National Road Authority (UNRA), has empathized the safety of road users first .He continued to explain the closure of the road fearing further accidents….
UNAIDS boss, Engineer Winnie Byanyima doesn’t want Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba to vie for power, asserting that the First Son is inexperienced, rendering him unable to manage the affairs of the country. But, with due respect, Byanyima is being just dishonest, implying Gen Muhoozi is fit to run for the president and fit as well for…
Top UK-based Ugandan-owned Richmond Promoz, has secured partner sponsorship from Tavistock Protect , for the forthcoming Afrigo Band tour in the United. Kingdom. According to our UK-based pry, Richmond Promoz inked the deal a few days ago with Tavistock Protect, a company owned by Joseph Mayanja ( not Jose Chameleon) a certified insurance advisor that…
