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Lukyamuzi Takes on Odonga Otto Over Disappearance of Signatures Collected to Impeach the President

On the Senior Citizens Talk, veteran Ugandan politician Hon. John Ken Lukyamuzi, popularly known as The Man, revisits the controversial 2012 impeachment petition against President Museveni and addresses the alleged disappearance of signatures collected to support the motion. In this candid discussion with Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L.H.D. (Hon.), Lukyamuzi also shares his views on…

Uganda Political Transition: Bobi Wine, Gen. Muntu Stay Silent on Forgiving Museveni

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda & Eric KikomekoUpdated at 21:35, Monday, 1 December 2025 Nandala Mafabi and Male Mabirizi Emerge as the Only Candidates Willing to Forgive Museveni As Uganda heads toward the January 2026 general elections, the question of political transition dominated Sunday night’s highly anticipated Presidential Debate hosted by NTV Uganda. The debate,…

Unity and Diplomacy: VP Alupo and 25+ Envoys Gather in Kampala to Honour 71 Years of Algeria’s Liberation.

By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L.H.D. (Hon.), Anastasias Gordon Sekandi, Faith Barbara Ruhinda & Princess Scovia K Kampala, Uganda — Updated at 2145 EAT on November 5, 2025 The Embassy of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria in Uganda on Tuesday hosted a colourful reception at the ambassador’s residence in Kampala to mark the 71st…

Uganda and Russia Reaffirm Strategic Partnership at Third Intergovernmental Commission Session

By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L. H. D (Hon.) & Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Munyonyo, Uganda — updates at 13:12 EAT on October 8, 2025 Uganda and the Russian Federation have reaffirmed their long-standing strategic partnership during the Third Session of the Uganda–Russia Intergovernmental Commission on Economic and Scientific-Technical Cooperation, held at Speke Resort Munyonyo,…

Uganda Media Personality Dr. Sam Kazibwe and Sonia Babirye Host Glamorous Wedding Reception at Ddungu Resort.

By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L.H.D. (Hon.) updated at 0927 EAT on Wednesday 11th November 2025 Media scholar and celebrated broadcaster Dr. Sam Kazibwe and his bride Sonia Babirye on Tuesday hosted a vibrant and elegant wedding reception at the picturesque Ddungu Resort in Munyonyo, drawing distinguished guests from Uganda’s media, academic and social circles….

Uganda Media Icon Steven Busuulwa Awarded Master’s Degree in Grand Ceremony at St. Mary’s Stadium

By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L. H. D. (Hon.) & Faith Barbara Ruhinda -updated at 0945 EAT on Wednesday 11th December 2025 KAMPALA — Uganda’s celebrated media personality and public figure, Steven Busuulwa, added a new milestone to his illustrious career on Sunday when he was awarded a Master’s Degree in a vibrant and well-attended…

U.S. and Uganda Sign $2.3 Billion Health Cooperation Deal.

By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L.H.D. (Hon.) updated at 0826 EAT on Wednesday 11th December 2025 Five-year agreement strengthens disease prevention, boosts domestic health financing, and advances long-term health system self-reliance. The Governments of the United States and Uganda have today signed a landmark five-year, $2.3 billion bilateral health cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that…

EC Rules Walukaga Ineligible to Contest MP Seat

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1437 EAT on Wednesday 10 December 2025 The Electoral Commission (EC) has ruled musician-turned-politician Mathias Walukaga ineligible to contest the 2026 parliamentary elections for Busiro East Constituency in Wakiso District. In a decision dated November 25, 2025, the EC cited Walukaga’s failure to meet the minimum formal academic…

Fertility Clinics Used Sperm From Donor With Cancer-Risk Mutation for Nearly 200 Births

Updated by Eric Kikomeko at 1415 EAT on Wednesday 10 December 2025 A sperm donor who unknowingly carried a genetic mutation that significantly increases the risk of cancer has fathered at least 197 children across Europe, according to a major investigation. Several of the children have already died, and experts warn that only a small…

Hamas Leader Offers to Reduce Gaza Rocket Fire but Stands Firm Against Disarmament

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1336 EAT on Wednesday 10 December 2025 Hamas’s political leader outside Gaza, Khaled Meshaal, said the group is prepared to take steps to curb future attacks on Israel from the besieged enclave, but insisted that giving up its weapons would be tantamount to “removing the soul” of the…

Top Human Rights Official Acknowledges Reluctance to Condemn Security Brutality

Updated by Eric Kikomeko at 1549 EAT on Tuesday 9 December 2025 The Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) chairperson, Mariam Wangadya, has acknowledged that fear has at times restrained her from openly condemning abuses by security forces against civilians. Calling herself “the most unpopular chairperson ever,” Wangadya said constant public criticism, hostility, and personal threats…

Ukraine Unveils Updated Peace Strategy as Zelensky Rules Out Ceding Territory

Updated by Eric Kikomeko at 1525 EAT on Tuesday 9 December 2025 Ukraine is preparing to present a revised peace proposal to the White House as it seeks to avoid making any territorial concessions to Russia. Kyiv is set to outline alternative terms after President Volodymyr Zelensky again ruled out surrendering land, insisting he had…