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Hon. Peace Mutuuzo, Uganda’s Minister of State for Gender and Culture, asks parents to forsake cultural practices that bring little benefit to children. She targets customs such as “visiting the bush” and “pulling” — activities taught by some traditional mentors known as Sengas. These conventions, she argues, fail to protect marriages or foster essential talents….
Abbas Byakagaba, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), has removed Richard Ecega from his position as Kampala Metropolitan Area Police Commander. The decision comes as officials address escalating crime in Greater Kampala. Ecega was replaced by Ezekiel Emitu, who had previously served as commander of the Police Training School at Kabalye. Kampala Metropolitan Police Leadership…
Today, February 18, 2026, Christians around the world observe Ash Wednesday, the official start of the 40-day Lenten season. This holy day encourages believers to think, repent, and refresh their faith in front of Easter. On Ash Wednesday, worshipers are given ashes on their foreheads. The ashes represent repentance, sadness, and human mortality. They also…
Ugandan music singer Jose Chameleone has confessed that he just underwent emergency eye surgery after doctors feared he could lose sight in his right eye. The singer, born Joseph Mayanja, observes rapid visual impairment. He rushes to seek specialist help. A competent team at Kampala Eye Lasik Hospital steps in. Dr. Ludovica Tindebwa Fadr leads…
Bobi Wine from Uganda, East Africa is about to deliver a life changing voice in the Geneva summit about the human rights in Uganda. Geneva summit is where politicians and activists meet every year to share the forgotten problems of the world. Bobi Wine is about to share the aisles for the second time. Bobi…
