Uganda news

Political analyst Charles Rwomushana has come out to reveal that the survival or downfall of President Museveni’s reign depends on his foreign policy. This is the reason his interest lies more in foreign policy than domestic one. It’s the reason many diplomats and refugees flock to the country according to Rwomushana. “Mr. Museveni is more interested in foreign policy. His ...

The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has not yet granted Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) approval to introduce genetically modified mosquitoes. However, it has only approved the rearing of wild mosquitoes ahead of the planned introduction of genetically modified mosquitoes (GMMs). “NEMA has not approved the introduction of genetically modified mosquitoes. What NEMA approved in 2017 was the Environmental and ...

Senior journalist, Baker Batte has lashed out at politicians who are criticizing Dr. Kizza Besigye for going on the streets to demonstrate. Yesterday, the former President of FDC, Dr. Kizza Besigye tried to go on the streets to show his discontent with the high commodity prices. He says government is doing nothing about it yet people are rotting in poverty. ...

Ofwono Opondo, the executive director of the Uganda Media Centre, has urged journalists to highlight tendencies that may lead to discrimination and marginalization. He says media should always be the eyes, ears and mouthpiece of citizens by reporting accurately, objectively, and fairly. According to him, everyone is a potential victim of discrimination so they should report it. “Each of us ...

Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine has pleaded with the Tanzanians to join him in removing Museveni. Kyagulanyi said this on Thursday after addressing the General Assembly of Tanzania’s largest opposition party, Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo, CHADEMA. Bobi Wine first of all thanked the unity East Africa has been exhibiting against oppression even before independence. According to him, it’s this ...