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MPs ask Finance Ministry fo unlock funds for LDC’s Mbale campus
Members of the Legal and Parliamentary Committee are pressing the Ministry of Finance to release crucial funds for the Law Development Centre (LDC) to operationalize its regional campus in Mbale City. This plea follows revelations by LDC officials that out of the required 19 billion shillings for the Mbale campus, only 3 billion shillings has […]
Nakyobe makes a final assessment of NAM summit infrastructure
Lucy Nakyobe, Chairperson of the National Organising Committee for the upcoming Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit and G77+China summits, has completed final inspections of the road infrastructure that will be used during the twin summits, which will take place in Kampala from January 15th to 20th. She carried out this critical assessment over the weekend with […]
Vyroota showers praise on Bebe Cool after making annual list
Vyroota, featured on Bebe Cool’s 2023 list as the breakthrough artist of the year, couldn’t contain his excitement for the maiden appearance. He took to social media to express his gratitude for Bebe Cool’s acknowledgment. In a video that circulated on social media, he said, “This message goes to the Big papa, Gagamel boss, Bebe […]
Hamas leader thanks S. Africa for launching genocide case against Israel at top UN court
In a televised address on Tuesday (Jan. 02), the chief of Hamas’ political bureau thanked South Africa for launching a case against Israel at the UN’s top court. South Africa alleges that acts and omissions by Israel in the Gaza Strip are genocidal in an 84-page long application. Hamas’ Ismail Haniyeh hailed an important lawsuit. […]
Policeman who shot Indian money lender in Kampala arrested
Police have confirmed the arrest of Police Constable Ivan Wabwire who on May 12 shot and killed an Indian money lender near Parliament in Kampala. PC Wabwire who is now being held at Busia police station in eastern Uganda on murder charges killed Uttam Bhandari at Raja Chambers along Parliamentary Avenue in Kampala. “A joint […]
THE PERSPECTIVE ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI): IS IT RISKY OR BENEFICIAL?
Silicon Valley’s hottest buzzword, Artificial Intelligence (AI), is the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, i.e., the ability of machines to think and learn like humans. AI is developing at every turn, and it can foster tremendous advancements (hello, ChatGPT, and self-driving cars) and improvements in most areas of our lives. For instance, in addition to writing essays and […]
Money lender shot dead at Parliamentary Avenue
Police have cordoned off Parliamentary Avenue in Kampala after an armed assailant allegedly shot and killed a money lender (of Indian nationality) at the latter’s office at Raja chambers. Eyewitnesses said the assailant was a police who disappeared after the shooting. Detectives are on the ground piecing evidence together and interviewing eyewitnesses to help […]
Simon Peter Mukhama the Bible Society general secretary dead
The Christian fraternity in the country is mourning the death of Simon Peter Mukhama, who has been the General Secretary of the Bible Society of Uganda. Mukhama passed away Friday morning at Mengo Hospital in Kampala where he had reportedly been rushed for treatment. Details of the cause of his death were still scanty by […]
Arsenal still believe in title hopes, insists Mikel Arteta after Gunners return to victory against Chelsea
Mikel Arteta on Arsenal’s title hopes after beating Chelsea: “We have four games to go, we are top of the league, it was one of the things we talked about tonight – can we go back and go where we’ve been for many months” Mikel Arteta insists Arsenal can still win the Premier League […]
Pay closer attention to rural communities too, journalists told
Journalists in Uganda have been urged to promote rural community stories through reporting that enhances the development of the country. ’’Don’t report stories in urban centers only, but also in rural communities. The media should not wait for disasters to happen before paying attention to rural areas. Rural communities go through a lot of challenges, […]