A presidential aspirant today pledged to scrap Swahili from curricula if elected, pushing French and English for global edge. Debate rages on language policy’s role in integration vs. cultural relevance. Educators mixed. EditorPro Review: Language shapes opportunity; balance is key.…
A parliamentary report today highlighted Uganda Airlines’ growth prospects through reforms, despite ongoing deficits. Suggestions include route expansion and efficiency drives. The flag carrier eyes regional dominance. EditorPro Review: Strategic investments could soar it high. Grok’s take: Data-driven reforms promise…
The National Identification and Registration Authority’s nationwide ID renewal drive today encountered chaos, with reports of bribery in Masaka and connectivity issues in Buliisa blocking Congolese applicants. Thousands queued, but delays frustrated citizens ahead of voter registration. NIRA vows to…
Vivo Energy Uganda today unveiled the ‘Ebyakabi Nze Abirina #SityaMbeera’ campaign, promoting Shell Advance oils for boda-boda riders. It emphasizes durability and safety, targeting the booming two-wheeler sector. Events in Kampala featured rider testimonials and free checks. This aligns with…
The Ugandan media fraternity today mourned Daniel Tatya, a reporter with The Investigator, who passed away under unclear circumstances. Colleagues demand an independent probe, linking it to broader attacks on press freedom ahead of elections. Tatya covered sensitive political stories.…
The Uganda Cranes face Botswana today in a pivotal FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifier in Francistown, aiming to secure points for continental finals. Coach Jonathan McKinstry praised the squad’s recent CHAN performance, where they reached the quarterfinals. A win could…
Parliament today debated the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which proposes allowing military courts to try civilians—a move critics decry as eroding civilian supremacy. Defence Minister Jacob Oboth defended it as necessary for national security amid rising threats.…
In a landmark hearing at the International Criminal Court today, prosecutors unveiled evidence against fugitive LRA leader Joseph Kony, marking the first in absentia trial. Charges include war crimes and crimes against humanity from atrocities in northern Uganda two decades…
The race for Uganda’s presidency heated up today as campaigns officially launched for the January 2026 general elections. Opposition leader Bobi Wine of the National Unity Platform rallied supporters in Kampala, vowing to end ‘one-man rule,’ while NRM’s Museveni positioned…
Today, October 12, 2025, Uganda marks its 63rd Independence Day, reflecting on a journey from colonial rule to a nation striving for economic sovereignty. President Yoweri Museveni led celebrations in Kampala, emphasizing local innovations in agriculture and technology as key…
