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Fueling Change: Unoc’s Direct Import Deal with Vitol Bahrain

The Uganda National Oil Company (Unoc) has embarked on selling petroleum products to oil marketing companies in Tanzania and Uganda, a precursor to its anticipated direct import deal with Vitol Bahrain. This move marks a strategic pivot from Uganda’s historical…

Mzee Atanga’s Determined Vote in Dokolo’s Parliamentary By-Election

In the relentless heat of Dokolo, Mzee Aloysius Atanga, a 92-year-old citizen, embodied the essence of democratic participation by casting his vote in the district’s Woman parliamentary by-election. Supported by crutches, Atanga made his way to the Angwecibange Primary School…

Joel Ssenyonyi: Champion of Integrity or Caught in Controversy?

Joel Ssenyonyi, the Opposition Leader in Uganda’s Parliament, has lodged formal requests with the nation’s key oversight and anti-corruption authorities to investigate serious allegations of corruption and misconduct within Parliament. Ssenyonyi’s efforts to ensure full accountability have hit a stumbling…

Murder in Nakaseke: Woman Detained in Husband’s Death Investigation

In Nakaseke District, authorities have apprehended a 47-year-old woman on suspicions of fatally attacking her husband in Kassaga Village, Nakaseke Sub County. The victim, 60-year-old John Bosco Kalemera, a local traditional healer, was allegedly hacked to death at his home…

Art as Healing: The Emotional Journey of Njabala: An Elegy

The third iteration of the Annual Njabala Exhibition (ANE), titled “Njabala: An Elegy,” is currently on display at the Makerere Art Gallery in Kampala, having commenced on March 5 and scheduled to conclude next Saturday. This edition, held in 2024,…

Major Milestone: President Ruto Signs Bill to Bolster County Finances

President William Ruto made a significant stride on Monday by endorsing the County Governments Additional Allocations Bill, 2023, injecting an extra Ksh.46.3 billion into county budgets for the Financial Year 2023/2024. The signing ceremony, held at State House Nairobi, was…

Honoring Mr. Ibu: A Tribute to Nollywood’s Comedy Maestro

The Nigerian entertainment community mourns the loss of one of its brightest stars, the iconic John Okafor, affectionately known as Mr. Ibu. His recent passing, amidst medical care in Lagos, has left a profound void in our hearts and the…

Government Implements Bold Measures to Control Escalating School Fees

In response to widespread concern over skyrocketing school fees, the government has rolled out a series of decisive measures to address the issue head-on. Here’s a comprehensive overview of the recent developments and their implications: In summary, the government’s proactive…

Road Safety and Governance: Lessons from a Tragic Incident

The aftermath of the accident spurred broader discussions regarding the condition of infrastructure development in the region and the hurdles confronted by local communities. It brought attention to the persistent gaps in access to vital services like dependable transportation and…

Ibanda Police Investigate Butcher’s Attack on Officer

Police in Ibanda are currently investigating a distressing altercation involving a 50-year-old butcher named Kelesensio Mwesigye and a 34-year-old policeman, Justus Najuna. The incident unfolded during a law enforcement operation aimed at curbing the spread of animal diseases in the…