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 ...

In a gripping account of Kenya’s struggle with rising violent crime, BBC Africa Eye embarks on a journey alongside one reformed criminal as he endeavors to persuade individuals to relinquish their illegal firearms, one gun at a time. Unveiling the depths of remorse and the urgent need for change, this captivating story follows the anonymous young man, known as Samuel, ...

The European Union (EU) is dedicated to supporting the tourism sector through various means such as financing, enhancing visibility, and promoting local involvement in tourism development, according to Jan Sadek, the EU Ambassador to Uganda. Ambassador Sadek made these remarks during a panel discussion on Sustainable Financing for Tourism held during the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE) in Kampala. ...