Author: Evans Kalyango

President Museveni Museveni today left the country to attend the Africa We Build Summit taking place in Nairobi Kenya. The Summit brings together leaders from the public and private sectors to discuss practical ways of moving Africa’s infrastructure from priority to implementation. The event organized by the Kenyan government and the African Finance Corporation (AFC) is also being attended by President of Kenya Dr. William Samoei Ruto and Aliko Dangote the Chairman of Dangote Group and Africa’s richest. President Museveni while at the event requested to speak to the attendees while seated, not because he was too tired with the…

The First African Bicycle Information Organization (FABIO) a non-government organization involved in social transformation activities has engaged stake holders on the Controversial Sovereignty Bill 2026 which was tabled in parliament for the first reading last week and is currently at the committee level. In a high-level stake holders meeting held at Bax Hotel in Jinja, participants were taken through the bill section by section by a lawyer for a deeper understanding before the floor was opened up for highlights and views from its definition, interpretation, application and its administration and what awaits Ugandans if passed by the 11th parliament or…

Disturbing news reaching our desk indicate that Hellen Nakimuli the Woman Member of Parliament for Kalangala District has died this evening after an unsuccessful surgery. This sad news has been shared by the NUP Principal Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu alias Bobi Wine via his socials. A cloud of sorrow now hovers above parliament and Kalangala District where she has served as member of parliament this term ending on 11th May and had been voted again to represent the people of the Island district in the 12th parliament. ADVERT: FOR THE BEST WEB HOSTING AND DOMAIN NAMES, CALL OR WHATSAPP +256758201313 Nakimuli…

Dr. Chris N. Mukiza, the Executive Director of the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), has been honoured with the Rotary Award by the Rotary E-Club of Ntinda in recognition of his outstanding leadership and dedication to national service through quality statistical work and professional excellence. The Chief Guest, Hon. Mike Sebalu, who also serves as District Governor for D9213 and is a member of the Rotary Club of Bukoto, commended Dr. Mukiza in his remarks, praising him for demonstrating exemplary vocational service aligned with Rotary’s values of integrity, service above self, and lasting community impact. He highlighted the importance of…

In the news this evening, the anti corruption court has convicted former State Minister for Karamoja Affairs also outgoing member of parliament for Buduuda District Agnes Nanduutu to four years in Prison for diverting over 2000 ironsheets meant for the vulnerable families in Karamoja in 2022. Nanduutu who has only 14 days to appeal the sentence in the court of appeal which rarely sits has also been handed a 10- year ban from public office. The former NTV journalist is a first time Member of parliament who was appointed State Minister for Karamoja. Despite her pleas to court for lenience…

News coming in this afternoon indicate that security which had camped at Bobi Wine’s home for the last 68 days has vacated and there are no guns at Magere as we write this article. Hell broke loose at Magere when security which started deploying on the Election day heightened tensions when they raided Bobi Wine’s home in a bid to arrest him just like they had done to two of his deputy presidents for Western and Northern Uganda just before elections. Bobi Wine managed to escape leaving his wife Barbie Kyagulanyi behind who was also assaulted by the men in…

In the news this evening, Mzee Nathan Okori the father to the late Speaker of Parliament Jacob L’okori Oulanyah has died at the age of 97 years. This has been revealed by Minister of Justice and Constitutional affairs Norbert Mao who had in an earlier post acknowledged how it’s been four years since Oulanyah died. Today it is four years since you left us. Tell God that we can’t go on like this. But He knows what to do anyway. Let us just watch and wait. Tables are starting to turn. Continue to rest with the Angels. pic.twitter.com/lzKbYi7e9S — Norbert…

Tensions have escalated within the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) as applicants challenge the recent swearing-in of certain members allegedly nominated illegally by the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia. The matter has now moved to the East African Court of Justice (EACJ), First Instance Division, in Arusha, raising concerns about governance, legal compliance, and regional cohesion within the East African Community (EAC). The case, referenced as No. 45 of 2025, lists Amb. Mohamed Ahmed Awil and another as applicants, with the Federal Republic of Somalia and EALA as respondents. According to a court notice, the scheduling conference for…

In the news this morning, the Constitutional court has struck down the Computer Misuse Act which was amended in September 2022. The private member’s bill tabled by outgoing Kampala Central MP sought to regulate the use of social media and freedom of expression in Uganda. Dubbed the Nsereko bill and later signed into law, many Ugandans have been remanded or even convicted basing on the provisions of the Computer Misuse Act which sought among other things prohibition of hateful/misleading info, privacy protection, recording without consent and introduced penalties and disqualification for individuals convicted. Join our WhatsApp Channel HERE The Act…

In the news this afternoon, National Unity Platform (NUP) principal Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu has confirmed that he has left the country after months of hiding following the 2026 general elections where Museveni was declared with over 70%. Bobi Wine escaped from his home on the night of 16th January after the military raided his home in a bid to arrest him. Prior to his escape, two of his deputy presidents Jacklyn Tukamushaba of Western Uganda and Dr. Lina Zedriga were all missing after being abducted by men in Uniform. Since then police and army have maintained lock and key at…