Author: Evans Kalyango
In the news this evening, the battle of the NRM ticket for Lwemiyaga Constituency in Sembabule district between Long time Member of Parliament Theodre Ssekikubo and Rt Brig General Emma Rwashande took a dark turn leading to the death of a young man during campaigns. Campaigns turned bloody when the rival supporters clashed in a venue meant for Ssekikubo who were blocked by those of Rwashande. Soldiers attached to Rwashande led by a one captain Ziwa reportedly started firing bullets which killed a 25- year old man known as Alex Ssembuusi. In the scuffle, another supporter was injured while MP…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Saturday visited and commissioned the Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja’s model and skilling farm in Kakumiro District. The farm was established with technical support from the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) to demonstrate the effectiveness of the 4-Acre Model, an agricultural strategy championed by the President. The model is designed to help smallholder farmers maximize productivity on limited land by integrating food crops, cash crops, livestock, and poultry. The farm serves as a practical demonstration of how the 4-Acre Model can transform rural livelihoods, boost household incomes, and enhance food security. It integrates a…
By Daniel Kazungu The Uganda Wildlife Research and Training Institute (UWRTI) has organized a three-week wildlife filming training aimed at promoting conservation communication and promoting the country’s tourism sector. The training organized in partnership with Kent State University, USA will among others equip participants with hands-on skills in field cinematography, storytelling, cinema operations and editing, all tailored to conservation communication. While briefing scores of participants at the opening of the three-week long exercise at UWRTI campus in Kasese district, Dave McGowan, a filming expert working with Ravenswood Media, Chicago, said the participants will acquire hands-on skills in camera handling, video…
Kampala Uganda:- MTN Uganda and its partners have today donated digital equipment and vocational tools to the Busoga Kingdom, reaffirming their commitment to bridging the country’s digital divide and empowering youth through practical skills development. The support, part of MTN’s annual 21 Days of Y’ello Care volunteerism campaign, was received by Busoga Kingdom’s Second Deputy Prime Minister, Osman Noor Ahmed on behalf of the Kingdom at the Inebantu Alice Mulooki Memorial Library and ICT Centre in Jinja. The donation included ten computers with one-year internet subscriptions, ten tailoring machines, ten hairdressing kits, and water-harvesting tanks to support kitchen gardening initiatives.…
In the news this evening, former Supreme Mufti of the Kibuli Muslim faction Sheikh Silimani Kasule Ndirangwa has died after battling sickness for some time. Ndirangwa became Supreme Mufti for the Kibuli Muslim faction in December 2015 replacing Sheikh Zubair Kayongo who died in April the same year from Aga Khan Hospital in Tanzania. He resigned in April 2021 though details surrounding his resignation were never made public. He has since been living a quiet life. He was replaced Sheikh Muhammad Galabuzi in November the same year. The Ex Supreme Mufti Ndirangwa has died at the age of 63 from…
ZOMBO: As the National Resistance Movement (NRM) primary elections, scheduled for July 2025 draw near, Nega Elizabeth daughter of former Kampala Lord Mayor W.Y. Nega (1965–1968), has unveiled a robust strategy to secure the coveted Zombo District Woman MP seat in the 2026 general elections. The political landscape in Zombo has reached a boiling point, with over eight aspirants vying for the position, making it one of the most fiercely contested races in the district’s history. Nega Elizabeth’s Campaign Strategy Born and raised in Atyak Sub-County, Zombo District, Nega Elizabeth brings a wealth of professional experience and a vision rooted…
Hellen Odeke Akol, a determined political figure in Bukedea District, has once again found herself embroiled in a fierce legal and political battle as she seeks to participate in the 2025 elections. Akol is vying for the position of Woman Member of Parliament for Bukedea District, contesting against the incumbent Rt. Hon. Annet Anita Among. For the second time in five years, Akol believes she is facing a coordinated effort to block her candidacy through fraudulent means, legal manipulation, and an orchestrated abuse of power. Genesis To Her Struggles The saga began during the National Electoral Commission’s voter registration update…
KAMPALA: Stanbic Bank Uganda has launched a new Dollar school fees payment function on Flexipay where parents can pay school fees in Dollars, which makes it much easier for parents to pay tuition fees to international schools. The schools can now receive fees directly in United States dollars. This reduces the transaction costs and the inconvenience of carrying out physical currency conversions. The solution was officially unveiled during the second edition of the Stanbic International Schools Breakfast Meeting held at Four Points Hotel in Kampala under the theme ‘Partnering for Growth’. Tunde Thorpe, the Executive Head Business Commercial Banking (BCB) at…
Kampala Uganda:- MTN Uganda has today taken its flagship staff volunteerism initiative, the 21 Days of Y’ello Care, to the Alur Kingdom in Pakwach District, intensifying its commitment to community development with a focus on healthcare, digital inclusion, and youth empowerment. Held under the theme “Connecting at the Roots – Connecting Communities through Digital Tools”, the 2025 campaign aims to bridge Uganda’s digital divide by equipping underserved communities with tools and knowledge to unlock socio-economic transformation at the grassroots. The Alwi Health Centre III in Alur Kingdom served as the hub of today’s activities, bringing together cultural leaders, government officials,…
MTN Mobile Money (U) in partnership with the Uganda Rugby Union, is proud to announce the launch of ticket sales for the highly anticipated Rugby Africa Cup 2025, alongside the extension of their partnership for another three years as the tournament’s official payment partner. The announcement was made today at a joint press briefing held at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole, where this year’s tournament will be hosted. Representing MTN MoMo CEO Richard Yego, Dennis Kakonge, the General Manager Corporate and Legal Services MTN MoMo, spoke of the strategic significance of the partnership. “Our continued partnership with the Uganda Rugby Union…