Author: Jamal Junior

Local Government Minister Balaam Barugahara has intensified his fight against corruption, declaring that the misuse of public funds in local governments will no longer be tolerated. Speaking during a visit to Jinja District, the minister criticized the district’s proposed administration block, which had been budgeted at Shs19 billion, despite Shs3.9 billion already having been spent on the project. “The time for losing money in local governments has come to an end, and the time to stop corruption is now. From Jinja, I visited the district administration block, which had been earmarked and costed at Shs19 billion,” Barugahara said. The minister…

The Chairperson of the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC), Fauzat Mariam Wangadya, has reportedly resigned from her position, triggering widespread speculation about the circumstances surrounding her departure. According to a resignation letter obtained by inside sources, Wangadya formally wrote to President Yoweri Museveni, requesting to be relieved of her duties as Chairperson of the Commission. The exact reasons behind her decision have not been disclosed, and it remains unclear whether President Museveni has accepted the resignation. Wangadya’s reported exit has come as a surprise, with many observers awaiting an official statement from either the Presidency or the Uganda Human Rights…

Ugandan rapper Mclevi has officially launched the rollout for his highly anticipated MCLEANER MIXTAPE with the release of the project’s lead single, “Where You Been” (Blessing), accompanied by its official music video. Signed to FTM Records, the fast-rising hip-hop artist is using the release to give fans an early taste of what promises to be one of his biggest projects yet. Written by Mclevi and produced by Theinkredibo at FTM Records, the song is brought to life with visuals directed by Blendin, delivering a cinematic representation of the rapper’s journey and message. Unlike a typical hip-hop release, “Where You Been”…

Former Butambala Member of Parliament and National Unity Platform (NUP) Vice President for Central Uganda, Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi, has reportedly been taken away by armed men shortly after his release from detention on bail. According to NUP spokesperson and Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Joel Ssenyonyi, Kivumbi was intercepted at a military roadblock in the Mpigi area while travelling from Butambala to Kampala. Ssenyonyi claims that armed security personnel stopped Kivumbi’s vehicle before taking him to an unknown location, raising fresh concerns among opposition supporters and human rights activists. The reported incident comes just hours after the High Court…

Ugandan media personality and celebrated events emcee MC Kats has once again inspired many after opening up about how he discovered he was living with HIV. Speaking during an interview with The Romantic Mukiga, MC Kats revealed that he had been battling tuberculosis (TB) without knowing he was also HIV positive. According to the television personality, he never imagined he could contract the virus despite working in Uganda’s nightlife industry at the time. “I thought I was too cool to get HIV. I was working in the nightlife while I had TB, but I didn’t know I had HIV until…

Newly elected Kampala Lord Mayor Ronald Balimwezo Nsubuga has stirred political discussion after expressing his willingness to work with President Yoweri Museveni’s National Resistance Movement (NRM) government while outlining the standards he expects in his office. Speaking during an interview on online platform Bbeg TV, the National Unity Platform (NUP) politician said cooperation with the central government is essential if Kampala is to address its infrastructure and service delivery challenges. According to Balimwezo, political differences should not stand in the way of development, noting that collaboration between City Hall and the central government is necessary to improve services for Kampala…

Makindye East Member of Parliament Ali Kasirye Nganda Mulyanyama has sparked fresh debate after arguing that the Buganda Kingdom should have declined a recent visit by Vice President Jessica Alupo and other senior government officials as a symbolic protest against the continued arrests of opposition figures. Speaking during an appearance on Baba TV’s Guga Muka talk show, Mulyanyama said refusing to host the delegation would have sent a strong message to President Yoweri Museveni that Buganda was dissatisfied with what he described as ongoing arrests and alleged human rights violations. “Mengo should have declined the visit by the Vice President…

The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has launched a nationwide crackdown on individuals and businesses operating public Wi-Fi and internet services without the required licences. In a statement issued on July 8, 2026, UCC Executive Director Nyombi Thembo said the enforcement exercise is being conducted in partnership with licensed Internet Service Providers (ISPs), telecommunications companies, and other government agencies. According to the regulator, investigations revealed that several unlicensed operators had installed telecommunications equipment to provide unauthorized public Wi-Fi hotspot services. UCC warned that such illegal networks expose users to potential cybersecurity threats and data privacy violations while also affecting the reliability…

Political commentator Frank Gashumba has sparked fresh debate after claiming that former Speaker Anita Among did not lose her position because of corruption allegations alone, but was instead caught up in wider power struggles within the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM). Speaking on the issue, Gashumba argued that Among’s growing political influence and increasing independence created discomfort among some powerful figures within the party. He suggested that her removal was connected to broader succession dynamics as different actors position themselves for influence within the future direction of the NRM. Among withdrew from the 2026 Speakership race in May after facing…

The Ugandan government has extended financial support to the families of three Ugandans who lost their lives during recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa, with each family receiving Shs10 million. The financial assistance was presented on Wednesday by Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Haruna Kasolo Kyeyune on behalf of President Yoweri Museveni. While meeting the bereaved families in Kampala, Kasolo conveyed the President’s condolences and confirmed that the government had successfully repatriated the bodies of the three victims, enabling them to receive a dignified burial in Uganda. The deaths occurred during a fresh wave of xenophobic violence targeting foreign nationals…