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An activist movement championed by famous and controversial Cartoonist, Dr. Jim Spire Ssentongo and dubbed the Uganda Parliament Exhibition, has left many leaders of parliament sleepless. Started about a week ago, the exhibition has “unearthed” a number of issues that many people are not comfortable with. Along with Spire Ssentongo, is human rights activist Agatha Atuhairwe, controversial novelist Kakwensa Rukirabashaija, ...

In a recent development that has ignited public outcry, the Defense Ministry finds itself facing scrutiny over allegations of an excessively inflated maize budget. This revelation has left many questioning the transparency and accountability of the ministry’s financial practices. The controversy surrounding the Defense Ministry arose when concerned citizens, armed with meticulous research and evidence, brought to light a startling ...

Former Intelligence chief, Gen David Sejusa has revealed that he fought with the late former President of Uganda Idi Amin’s Son, Taban Amin. He revealed this while commenting about the issues NUP and Mathias Mpuuga. One of Sejusa ‘s followers told him that NUP is tough and can’t be like the NRM. The General said that the NUP president is ...

Prime Minister Alberto Otarola has resigned from his position on Tuesday amid allegations of influence-peddling to help a young woman he is said to have addressed lovingly in recordings released by news media., just months after taking office. His departure comes amid accusations of inappropriate influence in government matters. Otarola is a seasoned politician and lawyer who acted as chief ...

A UN team has concluded there are “reasonable grounds to believe” sexual violence, including rape and gang rape, was committed during the Hamas attacks in Israel on 7 October. They also said there was “convincing information” that hostages had been subjected to sexual violence. The trip was led by Pramila Patten, the UN Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict. ...