Kiddu Makubuya, a prominent figure in Ugandan politics and law, has passed away at the age of 75. Makubuya had battled several illnesses in the past years which kept him in and out of hospital and according to a report by Rebecca Nabaggala, his daughter, Makubuya died on Sunday night at Nakasero Hospital where he had…
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Tanzania’s police commander transferred due to remarks of sex work.
A police commander in Dodoma, Tanzania, has been removed from her position following controversial remarks linking an alleged gang-rape victim to sex work. The comments came after a video, which went viral earlier this month, appeared to show a young woman being assaulted, sparking widespread outrage in Tanzania. The commander, Theopista Mallya, was quoted by…
Veteran Journalist Tamale Mirundi Laid to Rest Amidst Will Dispute.
Kalagala Village, Kyotera District – In a solemn ceremony on Sunday, August 18, 2024, Joseph Tamale Mirundi, the esteemed journalist and former deputy presidential press secretary, was laid to rest. The burial took place in Kalagala Village, with notable figures including Vice President Jessica Alupo and other government officials from the State House in attendance….
Behind the swift initiation of Kamala Harris’s presidential bid.
Three weeks into her presidential run was the first time the Biden campaign’s pollsters — now hers — held a deep-dive call with Kamala Harris’ inner circle to discuss what she’s been saying on the stump. Over the line came a lot of praise, but also some suggested tweaks. First, said veteran Democratic numbers man Geoff Garin, summarizing their analysis, stop saying,…
Ukraine aims for its incursion into Russia to change the war’s outcome.
“All wars end with negotiations. It’s not the soldiers in the trenches who decide when.” Arni, who joined the Ukrainian army in 2022 to defend his country, reveals a new motivation after 30 months of conflict. “Peace,” he says, leaning against his camouflaged pick-up truck. “No one likes war; we want to end it.” For…
Mirundi Family Apologizes and Seeks Forgiveness from Buganda.
The family of the late Joseph Tamale Mirundi is seeking reconciliation with the Buganda Kingdom, which had strained relations with the deceased. They have requested a meeting with the Kingdom’s Prime Minister, Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga, to address the issues caused by Mirundi’s persistent criticisms of the Kingdom. During a requiem mass in Bunamwaya, Mirundi’s…
Protests lead to removal of athlete statues in Kenyan city.
Authorities in Eldoret, Kenya, have taken down statues of three athletes that were criticized as “embarrassing” and poorly executed. The statues were unveiled ahead of a ceremony granting Eldoret city status, but they quickly became the subject of ridicule online and among locals for their lack of resemblance to the athletes they were meant to…
UN envoy calls Canada’s use of migrant workers ‘breeding ground for slavery’
A UN envoy has condemned Canada’s reliance on temporary foreign workers, calling it a “breeding ground for contemporary forms of slavery.” According to Tomoya Obokata, a UN special rapporteur, the program creates severe power imbalances and discriminatory practices, which allow companies to cut costs while exploiting workers from the Global South. Obokata’s report followed visits…
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