During the recent parliamentary session, the Budget Framework Paper for the 2025-26 financial year was given the green light, with a substantial 57.4 trillion shillings allocated. However, a significant portion, nearly half of this amount, is earmarked for managing Uganda’s mounting debt, which stands at a staggering 109.8 trillion shillings. Kira Municipality MP, Hon. Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda, raised poignant concerns ...

The world mourns the loss of Marianne Faithfull, a multifaceted artist whose impact on the music industry transcends time. Her recent passing at the age of 78 has evoked a flood of tributes from admirers and peers alike. Hailing from the vibrant neighborhood of Hampstead in 1946, Faithfull’s ascent to stardom was marked by soul-stirring hits like “As Tears Go ...

The People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) has recently pointed fingers at the judiciary, claiming that an upcoming Supreme Court ruling may be manipulated to justify the ongoing prosecution of opposition members in military tribunals. Leading up to the much-anticipated judgment in the Kabaziguruka versus Attorney General case, PFF representatives have voiced their apprehensions during a press conference in Kampala, cautioning ...

In a world where sugary drinks have become ubiquitous, akin to morning coffee or evening cocktails, the detrimental impact on public health is slowly emerging. A 2020 report from The Washington Post painted a bleak picture, highlighting that sugary drinks led to a staggering 2.2 million cases of Type 2 diabetes worldwide in that year alone. This issue transcends borders; ...

US President Donald Trump has made a bold decision to construct a migrant detention facility in Guantanamo Bay, with plans to accommodate up to 30,000 individuals. The President stated that this facility, to be located at the US Navy base in Cuba, would specifically house what he referred to as “the worst criminal illegal aliens posing a threat to the ...