Author: Citizen Editor

In the news this evening, the Human Rights Commission has issued a release order and sent to the president’s son Muhoozi Keinerugaba who is the Chief of Defense Forces (CDF) to immediately set free Bobi Wine’s Bodyguard Eddy Mutwe who was abducted last Sunday by armed men driving in a drone. The release order follows a string of mocking tweets which the very powerful CDF made on his X account revealing he’s holding Eddy Mutwe in his basement and the soldiers are teaching him Runyankole. Muhoozi went ahead and released Eddy Mutwe appearing tortured, half naked with his signature beard…

Recently, the state minister for Finance tabled the country’s FY2025/26 budget estimates to Parliament. The budget is estimated at UGX 71.9 trillion and it represents a significant increase from the previously proposed amount of UGX 57.4 trillion. The budget strategy for FY 2025/26 aims to strengthen economic growth drivers, particularly those related to the government’s ten-fold GDP expansion strategy. These include sectors like industrialization, Tourism development and other growth drivers. However, the budget allocations for the sustainable energy programme continues to be less which does not resonate with the government’s targets of ensuring increased access to clean energy by Ugandans.…

MTN Uganda, through the MTN Foundation’s Digital Access Project, has  handed over a fully equipped, inclusive ICT lab to Iganga Secondary School in Eastern Uganda. The state-of-the-art facility, designed to serve both learners with normal vision and those with visual impairments, marks a major step forward in advancing inclusive digital education in Uganda. Speaking at the handover ceremony on April.30, Brian Mbasa, Senior Manager, MTN Foundation, expressed the Foundation’s commitment to ensuring technology is accessible to all, emphasizing that inclusion must be at the heart of Uganda’s digital future. “Technology should be a bridge—not a barrier. Through this ICT lab,…

News making rounds indicate that SFC soldiers have reportedly cordoned off National Unity Platform [NUP] offices in Makerere Kavule, Kampala ahead of the party’s press conference scheduled at 2pm. This party had set this afternoon to address several issues ahead of the 2026 elections which every party is preparing for. Top on the agenda was addressing the disappearance of Bobi Wine’s bodyguard Eddy Ssebuufu alias Eddy Mutwe who was abducted by men with guns driving a drone in Mukono. A week later, Muhoozi took to his X formerly twitter account and revealed he’s holding Eddy Mutwe in his basement being…

Kampala, Uganda: MTN Uganda’s corporate social responsibility arm, MTN Foundation, officially handed over a state-of-the-art computer lab to the Code Compass Foundation in Mbuya, Nakawa Division on Friday, as part of its ongoing commitment to bridging the digital divide through the MTN Digital Access Program. The handover, which also celebrated the graduation of learners from the MTN Skills Academy, coincided with the global commemoration of International Girls in ICT Day—a fitting backdrop to MTN’s continued investment in digital inclusion and gender equality. Valued at UGX 65 million, the donation includes 10 brand-new computers, an inverter power backup system, and a full…

In the news this morning, retired Assistant Commissioner of Police who also served as the Kampala Metropolitan Police Commander has died from Mulago hospital after battling Prostate cancer and kidney failure. News about his death was first shared widely yesterday but relatives and the Uganda Police force would later refute the news but revealed that the tough former police boss was still alive but on oxygen. Omala shot to the limelight 13 years ago when he tormented Dr. Kiiza Besigye during the days of walk to work. At the time of his death he had however regretted his actions and…

Entebbe, Uganda-MTN Uganda has today announced a UGX 100 million sponsorship for Uganda’s only professional golfer on the Sunshine Tour and DP World Tour, Ronald Rugumayo, fondly known as Mayo. This support is part of a broader national campaign dubbed “Friends of Mayo,” which aims to rally Ugandans to stand behind one of their own as he flies the national flag on global fairways. Despite rising through the ranks to become the first Ugandan to play on the DP World Tour and compete on the international circuit in countries such as South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Nigeria, Dubai, and the United…

Ugandans are set to gain greater control over their water bills and usage, thanks to the upcoming rollout of smart water meters by MTN Uganda. These advanced devices will provide households and businesses with real-time data on water consumption, helping them monitor usage, prevent wastage, and ultimately reduce their water bills. “With smart water meters, Ugandans will finally be able to manage their water bills better because they’ll see exactly where and how their water is being used or wasted,” said Ibrahim Senyonga, General Manager, MTN Uganda Enterprise Business Unit. “This visibility will not only help families save money but…

Pope Francis died today in Vatican at the age of 88 after battling months of ill health. According to a statement released by the Vatican, the pontiff rested at exactly 7:35am local time. Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis. At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returning to the house of the father. His entire life was dedicated to the service of the lord and of His Church. He taught us to live the values of the Gospel with fidelity, courage, and universal love, especially in favor…

Who Is Pope Francis? Pope Francis has been serving as the 266th pope of the Roman Catholic Church since March 2013 until 21st April 2025 when he rested. He was the first pope from the Americas, Francis took his papal title after Saint Francis of Assisi of Italy. Prior to his election as pope, he spent more than a decade as cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church of Argentina and archbishop of Buenos Aires. Francis was also president of the Bishops’ Conference of Argentina from 2005 to 2011. Named Person of the Year by Time magazine in 2013, Pope Francis’ tenure has been…