In her first interview as the Democratic nominee, Vice-President Kamala Harris defended the Biden administration’s success in “recovering the economy” post-pandemic and reducing illegal border crossings. Ms. Harris emphasized that while her policy positions may have evolved, her core values remained constant, despite facing scrutiny over policy shifts during her tenure as vice-president and presidential candidate. When pressed about her ...

It was another tournament to remember at ForteBet-Alex Muhangi soccer tournament in Bweyale. This one day tournament takes place at the end of every month and as usual, was organized by ForteBet in conjunction with the company brand ambassador, Alex Muhangi. The soccer battle took place at Bweyale P/S Playground, where teams representing ForteBet branches then played in knockout encounters until the victors, Bweyale ...

Political analysts have cast doubts on the feasibility of the Katonga-based FDC faction’s recent endeavor to establish a new political party. Emmanuel Dombo, Director of Communications for the National Resistance Movement (NRM), voiced skepticism regarding the faction’s past failures in sustaining political entities. Political scholar Yusuf Sserunkuma highlighted the declining public trust in traditional political parties in Uganda, emphasizing the ...

Japan faced the wrath of Typhoon Shanshan, the strongest typhoon of the year, with wind gusts reaching up to 252 kilometers per hour. The typhoon hit the main southern island of Kyushu, home to 12.5 million people, prompting authorities to issue evacuation warnings and the highest alert level due to the imminent threat of life-threatening conditions. As Typhoon Shanshan wreaked ...

Authorities have responded to escalating violence in the Namisuka wetland of Tororo District, following intense clashes between communities from Sop-Sop and Merikit sub-counties. Tragically, these confrontations have resulted in the deaths of two individuals: one died at the scene, while the other succumbed to injuries in the hospital. Albert Amula, the Deputy Resident District Commissioner for Tororo, confirmed the presence ...