Author: Citizen Editor

President Museveni is back on the road, he early this week resumed his PDM regional tours and this time round, the caravan of wealth creation is in Buganda region after going to Bukedi, Teso, Sebei, Bugisu, Busoga, Lango, Kigezi, Ankole and Bunyoro regions. As it’s the norm wherever he goes, the president had a face off with the media in Mubende where he talked about a number of issues. He lashed at those who practice politics of identity which he says is not good for the country he has led for a whooping 4 decades since the mid 1980s. ADVERT:…

By Oweyegha-Afunaduula Conscience is the sense or consciousness of the moral goodness or blameworthiness of one’s own conduct, intentions or character together with a feeling of obligation to do right or be good. Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary sees conscience as the part of your mind that tells you whether your actions are right or wrong. Many times, leaders who think they are next to God tend not to be conscience-stricken (i.e., they do not feel guilty about what the have done, intend to do or failed to do). They make impossible promises, which they can never fulfill, or make choices against the…

Last Sunday was exactly two months since the Kawempe North by-elections were held. The campaigns and elections were clothed in violence and human rights violations orchestrated by Security Organs who beat up opposition candidates, their supporters and even the journalists. The Kawempe North by-election attracted 10 candidates who included NRM’s Faridah Nambi, NUP’s Erias Luyimbaazi Nalukoola, FDC’s Sadati Mukiibi alias Aganaga, DP’s Henry Kasacca Henry Mubiru and PPP’s Musitwa Ismael. The other candidates included Moses Nsereko and Muhammed Luwemba Luswa who came independent after failing to secure the NUP ticket, Hanifah Karadi who also came independent after failing to secure…

The deployment of MTN Uganda’s SASE Business solution has significantly enhanced Post Bank’s operational efficiency, network reliability and security, as well as customer experience. By leveraging this advanced technology, Post Bank has optimized its connectivity across 2 of its branches, ensuring secure, seamless banking operations and cost-effectiveness, as the solution scales to other branches as well. This achievement was announced by the Bank’s management team during a meeting celebrating the successful completion of a six-month Proof of Concept (POC) for MTN Uganda’s cutting-edge SASE Business solution, with Post Bank as the pioneer user in the country. This milestone marks a…

The Education Service Commission has released a long list of successful candidates who did interviews between 10th to 21st March 2025 for the posts of Headteachers and Deputy Headteacher for government schools built under the UGIFT program (Seed Schools). These were a result of an internal advert No 5/2024 and those recommended by the ministry of education and sports under letter Ref: adm 77/305/01 dated October 2024. According to the commission, the same names can be accessed on the Education service Commission website too. According to statement signed by Mr. Muhammed Kaaya who for the Secretary education Service Commission, those…

By ALEX PITHUA A consortium of NGOs comprising CEFORD, Nebbi NGO Forum and Life Concern, with funding from CO-OPERAID, a Switzerland-based NGO, has embarked on vigorous capacity building of primary and nursery school teachers in Zombo district. This as the consortium commenced phase II of “Alochi Ku Somo” project spanning another three years. The new phase of the project commenced January 1, 2025, with projected completion time, December 2027, at a tune of UGX 4.8billion. Meanwhile, Phase I of the project was implemented with a budget of Shs 4.2 billion. Aluchi ku somo, was initiated in 2022, to improve academic performance…

The controversial blogger, Frank Gashumba who has a reputation of looking for survival at any slightest opportunity, saw the avenue to make some quick money in a “project” he usually terms as ( Kukuba oluseke) the moment he learnt that Jolin Kanoheri’s predicament needed urgent spin master . Riding on the platform of Bavandimwe where the accused Kanoheri is also member, Gashumba approached her family with a proposal to be hired as a “media consultant” to divert the public from discussing the unclear circumstances under which a 2 year old Nganwa died allegedly at hands of Jolin to something that…

UEFA have appointed François Letexier as the referee for the Champions League Quarter-final second leg between Real Madrid and Arsenal later this week on Wednesday. Letexier will take charge of the high-stake encounter at the Santiago Bernabeu. Real Madrid who are the defending Champions come to this game looking to overturn a 3-0 deficit from the first leg last week at the Emirates in London courtesy of Declan Rice’s two superb Free Kicks and Mikel Merino’s tap. Letexier is a French referee and officiates games in the French Ligue 1. He has previously refereed the Euro 2020 2020 final in…

In the spirit of giving and community, MTN MoMo successfully concluded its special Ramadan Remittances Campaign, an initiative designed to reward loyal customers who sent or received money from abroad during the holy month of Ramadan. The campaign underscored the values of connection, generosity, and spiritual reflection during this sacred time. As part of the promotion, customers who transacted internationally using MTN MoMo stood a chance to win shopping vouchers and a fully sponsored pilgrimage to Mecca. During the campaign, 30 customers received Ramadan shopping vouchers worth UGX 200,000, and an additional 10 customers were awarded Eid shopping packages valued…

Busoga Kingdom’s second deputy Prime Minister Owek. Al-Haji Osman Ahmed Noor, who represented His Majesty The Kyabazinga as chief guest at the Eastern Cultural Night, has hailed Rotary International endless initiatives geared at offering selfless services in various communities in Busoga, Uganda and globally. He made the remarks while officiating at the Eastern Cultural Night on April 10th that was part of the events at the 100th District Conference which is on-going at Civil Service College of Uganda in Jinja City. Owek. Osman extended his gratitude to the organizers for inviting him to the Rotary District 9213 annual conference in…