In a chilling turn of events, the commencement of the second term of the academic calendar has brought forth not only the anticipation of learning but also the burden of school fees for many parents. However, one father in Namayingo District has shocked the community by resorting to a horrifying act when confronted with his daughter’s plea for financial support. ...

In the riveting climax of the first-ever criminal trial of a former president, prosecutors passionately implored the jurors to tap into their “common sense” and deliver a guilty verdict against Donald Trump. With closing arguments concluded, the stage is now set for the 12-member panel to commence deliberations the following day. The significance of this moment is amplified by the ...

In the bustling town of Njeru, located in Buikwe district, a wave of frustration has swept through its residents. Fueled by the cloud of dust that has engulfed their lives, they have risen together, blocking a section of the renowned Jinja-Kampala highway near Nile Breweries. This unexpected upheaval stems from the long-standing promise to pave this particular stretch of road, ...

In the face of international criticism surrounding an air strike that claimed numerous lives in Rafah, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remains resolute in his commitment to combat Hamas. The strike, deemed a “tragic mishap,” resulted in the loss of at least 45 lives, leaving hundreds more with severe injuries. Speaking before the Israeli parliament, Netanyahu acknowledged the gravity of ...

If the late Anglican Ugandan Archbishop Janan Jakaliya Luwum were to return today, he would likely be dismayed by the current generation of religious leaders in Uganda. Far from standing up for human rights, democracy and against corruption, many of Uganda’s top clergy have become complicit in the authoritarian excesses of the Museveni regime. Fear and self-censorship have gripped the ...