Author: Citizen Editor
News reaching our desk indicate that City Lawyer Eron Kiiza who was sentenced to 9 months by the General Court Martial on January 7th this year has finally been granted bail. Eron Kiiza was dramatically arrested inside the Court Martial on 7th January when he had gone there to represent his clients Dr. Kiiza Besigye and Obed Kamulegeya. He was detained at the court only to be returnee for his sentence without even a charge sheet. ADVERT: FOR THE BEST WEB HOSTING, WEB DESIGNS AND DOMAIN NAMES, CALL OR WHATSAPP +256758201313 His sentencing attracted widespread condemnation of the excess powers…
Kampala, Uganda – MTN Uganda proudly joined the people of Buganda in celebrating the 70th birthday of His Majesty, Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II. As part of the birthday celebrations, MTN Uganda lined up impactful community activities on Thursday, April 3rd, 2025, to honor this year’s birthday theme, “Tubeere balamu”, encouraging the public to contribute to this life-saving cause. In collaboration with Uganda Transfusion services, MTN Uganda hosted a blood donation drive at the Old Taxi Park, urging the public to participate in this vital initiative that reinforces the spirit of community and togetherness. Blood donation is a crucial act…
Strong demand conditions drove growth in input buying, as firms stocked up amid anticipation of more upturns in activity later in the year, slightly lifting the monthly Stanbic Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI). The headline Stanbic PMI rose to 52.9 during March, up from 52.6 in February. The latest data indicated back-to-back improvements in the health of the Ugandan private sector for the second month running. There were also further increases in output, new orders and employment. Christopher Legilisho, Economist at Stanbic Bank said, “The March PMI for Uganda confirmed a private sector with still sound consumer demand aiding growth in…
MTN Uganda’s leadership team, headed by Ibrahim Ssenyonga, General Manager of the Enterprise Business Unit, visited ATC Uganda on April 1, 2025, to commend CEO Dorothy Kabagambe Ssemanda for her instrumental role in promoting women empowerment within the company and the broader telecom sector. The courtesy visit, which took place in commemoration of the just concluded women’s month, highlighted MTN Uganda’s continued support for gender equality and women’s leadership in business. The delegation praised Ssemanda’s efforts to integrate gender balance initiatives within ATC Uganda’s core business strategy, recognizing the company’s commitment to fostering opportunities for women-owned businesses. “This moment will…
By Oweyegha-Afunaduula Uganda offers almost unequalled opportunities for the study of civil war1 with no less than fifteen cases since independence in 1962 – a number that makes it one of the most conflict-intensive countries on the African continent. The current government of Yoweri Museveni has faced the highest number of armed insurgencies (seven), followed by the Obote II regime (five), the Amin military dictatorship (two) and the Obote I administration (one). Strikingly, only 17 out of the 47 post-colonial years have been entirely civil war free (Stefan Lindemann, 2010). In 1997 Wafula Oguttu’s independent Newspaper, The Monitor, which was…
By Oweyegha-Afunaduula Besides the selfish political preservation wishes, what has baffled me most is the alleged sell-off of Busoga kingdom property (especially land) by the leaders in Bugembe to enrich themselves at the expense of our people. If this is true, it is not only absurd but criminal. Neither Kyabazingas Sir William Wilberforce Kadhumbula Gabula Nadiope II nor his nemesis Henry Waako Mulooki ever indulged in such madness! If anything they created the wealth unscrupulous people casting themselves as leaders have grabbed or continue to grab. People like Ali Balunywa, Charles Afunaduula Ovuma, Mwangu, Lubandi, Lwigale, Mpabulungi, Martin Namansa, Williams,…
By Mahir Balunywa Center For Critical Thinking and Alternative Analysis. Last night I listened to an audio on the Impala platform. The audio sounded like the Rt.Hon.Alitwala Kadaga was cautioning the Basoga against a click of Some Basoga elites who have now taken it as a fully paid job to not only fight her out of Busoga Kingdom affairs, but also put an end to the kingdom. Going by the audio (if it’s really her words) one would rightly posit that the Busoga kingdom is in a crisis state. The crisis seems to be internal with external funding. The internal…
By Oweyegha-Afunaduula In this article I introduce the concept of political trajectory. We can advance a country’s political trajectory as the evolution and development of the political system and governance in a country, reflecting changes in structure, ideology, and power dynamics over time. For any country, its political trajectory has been shaped by significant historical events, constitutional amendments, and shifts in public opinion, leading to the emergence of a distinct political culture characterized by either democratic principles or their violation. In Uganda, the political trajectory has for the last 40 years been under control and manipulation by President Tibuhaburwa Museveni’s…
Kampala, Uganda: MTN Uganda participated in the World Autism Awareness Day commemoration today, joining the Autism Society of Uganda and other stakeholders in a solidarity walk in Kampala aimed at raising awareness and advocating for inclusivity. The event underscored the importance of policy support, access to specialized services, and increased societal awareness to foster a more inclusive environment for children with autism in Uganda. Speaking during the event, MTN Uganda Chief Executive Officer and Chief Guest, Sylvia Mulinge, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to fostering social and economic inclusion for individuals with autism. Mulinge revealed that her journey in understanding autism…
By Joshua Kato Tax bills are legislative proposals that outline changes in a country’s tax structure. In Uganda, these bills are drafted by the Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development (MoFPED) and presented to Parliament for approval. The process involves consultation with various stakeholders, including the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), business communities, and tax professionals. The public plays a crucial role through debates, feedback, and advocacy before the bills are enacted into law. Tax bills always aims at increasing domestic revenue collection, closing loopholes in tax administration, and aligning tax policies with the country’s economic development agenda. The process…