Author: Evans Kalyango

First initiated in Gulu City at Kaunda grounds during that only regional parliamentary seating in August 2024 and then briefly supported by those in the echelons of power but later abandoned along the way, Mityana South MP Richard Lumu has had his private member’s bill which sought to vote the Leader of Opposition collapse today on the floor of parliament. The idea of the Lumu bill came to life after Leader of Opposition Joel Ssenyonyi mobilized his fellow opposition legislators not to appear at the Regional parliamentary sitting from 28-30th August 2024 insisting it’s a wastage of tax payer’s money…

In December 2023, the Government of Uganda (GoU) made a significant commitment to the global climate agenda. Through the country’s energy minister, Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa, Uganda launched its Energy Transition Plan (ETP) at the 28th Conference of Parties (COP28) in Dubai, UAE. The plan is ambitious and forward-looking, signaling Uganda’s dedication to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 and ensuring universal access to electricity by 2030. However, the path to a green future is paved with a resource that is rapidly gaining global attention: The ETP arrived at a moment of immense global demand for minerals deemed essential for clean energy. As the…

The Government has commended Stanbic Bank Uganda for delivering holistic financial solutions that are transforming lives and strengthening Uganda’s financial ecosystem. The praise was delivered by Al-Haji Kaddunabbi Ibrahim Lubega, Executive Director of the Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda (IRA), during the Stanbic Iftar Dinner held at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel on Tuesday evening. The event brought together leaders from the financial sector, the business community, and members of the Muslim community to reflect on faith, unity, and inclusive socio-economic development. In his address, Lubega applauded Stanbic for evolving beyond traditional banking to provide integrated solutions encompassing banking, insurance, and…

A whistle blower has written to the IGG protesting the circumstances under which Medard Bitekyerezo is being prepared to take oath and get inaugurated to carry on as governing board chairman at National Drug Authority (NDA). The whistle blower, in his four-page petition to the IGG and other investigating offices, claims that there is a group of powerful actors both in UNBS and MAAIF who have been conniving to keep Biteks around as NDA boss so that they continue frustrating the proposed strengthening of NDA as per the 28th October cabinet directive 2024. The whistle blower also complains as to…

The inspectorate of government has, in writing, blocked the inauguration of the new governing board for National Drug Authority (NDA). The deliberately very secretive swearing-in of the board was supposed to be held on Monday at 6am at Four Points by Sheraton in Kololo. For unknown reasons, the organizers who refused to invite the media reporters wanted it to be done very secretively so that whoever is unhappy with how the new board has been constituted can be advised to go to court where perpetrators are sure to secure a favourable judgment. In halting the planned inauguration, the inspectorate of…

By Mike Rwothomio Retired Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Dr. Henry Luke Orombi, has commended Sunrise Secondary School in Nebbi for its outstanding performance in the 2025 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examinations, describing it as a pivotal achievement that has dispelled longstanding negative perceptions about academic excellence in the Greater Nebbi area. Speaking as the school’s patron during a Thanksgiving service held at the institution on Saturday, February 22, 2026, Archbishop Orombi praised the school for producing the top-performing candidate in the West Nile sub-region, Emmy Mungacel, and for securing the second position among the top 20 best-performing…

Held in prison for long, denied bail, denied access to his doctors for proper medication and now he’s been denied prayers organized at Lubaga Cathedral. This time not on orders of a judge like Emmanuel Baguma but on orders of president Museveni through a call to the Archbishop Paul Ssemwogerere who was to lead the Mass today. As the clock ticked towards 2pm, leaders and supporters of Dr. Kiiza Besigye thronged Lubaga Cathedral to be part of the mass that had been organized to pray for the four time presidential candidate and other political prisoners. With every one confused on…

Kiboga prison was a scene of fear and panic as a no nonsense prison Warder opened fire at his bosses leaving three dead instantly adding to a string of gun violence by men in uniform who turn the guns to each other and sometimes to civilians. The trigger-happy cop has been identified as No 13544 Warder Anguyo Moses who fled the scene after shooting his bosses Assistant Superintendent of Prisons Hope Catherine the (Deputy Officer in charge), Principal Officer I Akishuri Bright (3rd in Command) and Ms. Ayebare Sarah spouse of the officer in charge. Three other people got injured…

When President Museveni stormed the streets of Kampala with his rebels in 1986 after taking over the government of the day, he came through with 100s of fellow bushwar colleagues whom he appointed different juicy jobs to run state affairs. Forty Years later, some have died, some are still alive but have disagreed with him while others are still siding with him to run government and in the army. Among those who are still siding with Museveni include Gen Katumba Wamala, Kale Kayihura among others. Those who have disagreed with him include Gen. Mugisha Muntu, Col Kiiza Besigye who have…

Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent. Fasting on Ash Wednesday is a common practice among many Christians, especially Roman Catholics and the Christian Orthodox churches, as a way to begin the season of Lent with humility and repentance. In Roman Catholic liturgy for Ash Wednesday, they use ashes made from the burned palm branches distributed on Palm Sunday of the previous year.  The priest blesses the ashes and imposes them on the foreheads of the faithful, making the sign of the cross, saying, “Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” It’s a reminder of…