General Muhoozi Kainerugaba has once again created public debate after revealing that he blocked Kenyan journalist Larry Madowo on social media. His reason, according to his own words, is simple but strong. He described Madowo using the Kiswahili word “msaliti,” which translates to “traitor” in English. The statement quickly attracted …
Read More »
BY RICHARD DRASIMAKU ARUA: THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 2026 “What did you expect?” she quipped boastfully. That was the opening teaser from Hajjat Medina Mohammad Naham, the director of finance of the National Resistance Movement. She spoke shortly after the declaration of Challa Elma Kapel, the youth member of parliament elect …
Read More »
Uganda has once again been thrown into mourning after a tragic road accident at Karuma Bridge claimed the lives of several people. The heartbreaking incident has left families in pain and raised fresh concerns about road safety across the country. The accident happened on Tuesday morning at Karuma Bridge in …
Read More »
BY RICHARD DRASIMAKU ARUA: MONDAY, 26 JANUARY 2026 On January 22, 2026, John Bosco Samuge of Adebuku parish, Borobo archdeaconry in Lango made the tiresome journey to Emmanuel Cathedral in Arua to attend the first ever Men’s Conference organised by the Madi and West Nile Diocese. This was one of …
Read More »
Uganda Prisons Service has strongly dismissed claims that female inmates are becoming pregnant while serving time in jail, describing the allegations as false and impossible under the current prison system. The issue came to light during a parliamentary session and quickly attracted public attention. The prison authorities addressed the matter …
Read More »
BY RICHARD DRASIMAKU ARUA: FRIDAY, 23 JANUARY 2026 Gaspero Ombadro Oda may have died 46 years ago but his legacy loomed large as the people in Ayivu East constituency thronged to the polling stations to cast their vote. On the ballot for the Parliamentary candidates was Eng William Tiyo, a grandson but …
Read More »
BY RICHARD DRASIMAKU ARUA: THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2026 A conference for men attracting 500 participants is under way at Emmanuel Cathedral in Mvara organized under the auspices of the Madi and West Nile diocese. Bishop Charles Collins Andaku, flagged off a parade through the Arua city starting from St Thomas, …
Read More »
The health condition of veteran opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye has once again taken center stage after the Kampala High Court ruled that his medical needs can still be handled within Luzira Prison. The decision has sparked concern and debate across the country, especially among opposition supporters and human rights …
Read More »
BY RICHARD DRASIMAKU ARUA: TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2026 It was an easy win for the incumbent male representative of the Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in the Arua Central Division Council, Twalib Ayub who scooped 78% in the three person race on Tuesday. Ayub who also is the National Resistance Movement …
Read More »
BY RICHARD DRASIMAKU ARUA:SUNDAY, JANUARY 18, 2026 The 63 person per village model employed by the National Resistance Movement was what worked the magic to propel President Yoweri Museveni to win the seventh elective term, Vincent Anguzu, an NRM youth winger and mobiliser has disclosed. Speaking in an interview, Anguzu …
Read More »