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The Kotido Deputy Resident District Commissioners (RDC), Mr John Lukooki Magezi has expressed deep sorrow following the death of former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga, an iconic opposition leader, who passed away on October 15, 2025, at the age of 80. Odinga died in Kochi, India, after suffering a cardiac arrest during a morning walk. He had been undergoing treatment for an undisclosed condition and was surrounded by family at the time of his passing. ‘’I extend my deepest condolences on the passing of your beloved father, husband, and leader. Raila Odinga was a stalwart of Kenyan politics, a champion of democracy, and…

Kiboko Mabati, a brand of MM Integrated Steel Mills Uganda Ltd , one of the leading manufacturers of steel and roofing materials in Uganda, has unveiled its Online Order platform, a cutting-edge software solution tailored specifically for the sheet industry. Dubbed ‘ Kiboko Fundi’, the innovative platform is designed to enhance the user experience by offering an intuitive, interactive interface that allows customers to visualize and modify parts, access a streamlined ordering system, and improve efficiency across design, production, and sales processes. Speaking to journalists at the Kiboko Mabati booth during the closure the Uganda International Trade Fair 2025 on…

A whistleblower has raised alarm over what they describe as alleged nepotism, irregular recruitment, and misuse of public funds within the Judicial Service Commission (JSC). In a confidential letter seen by this publication, the anonymous source claims that certain officials at the JSC “abused their authority and manipulated recruitment processes” during the 2023/2024 financial year. The saga rotates around the recruitment of Lorna Nkamwesiga as a Legal Officer. It is alleged that she is a relative (niece) to Johnson Bitarabeho who is a member of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) in Uganda, representing the Public Service Commission. He is also…

Long-serving NRM leader Nzaire Kaguta, younger brother to President Museveni, has expressed gratitude over the development of Staunch Machinery, a regional leader in Manufacturing and distribution of all sorts of machines and equipment. Nzeire , who on a visit at the factory premises in Namanve near Kampala , was excited over the Staunch Machinery’s technological prowess, Reliability, and impeccable engineering, where every machine crafted reflects the promise to build futures through integrity and innovation. ‘’It was my pleasure to receive my big brother CM Nzaieri Kaguta at our factory in namanve Kampala to check the progress of the factory Staunch…

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Gen. Jeje Odongo Abubakhar has commended H.E Mohammad Khoder Hussein, the Honorary Consul of Uganda to the Republic of Lebanon and renowned tycoon for transforming Uganda’s economy through establishment of Staunch Machinery, a regional leader in Manufacturing and distribution of all sorts of machines and equipment. Staunch Machinery is a beacon of technological prowess, Reliability, and impeccable engineering, where every machine crafted reflects the promise to build futures through integrity and innovation. ‘’It was my pleasure to receive Hon Jeje Odongo, minister of foreign Affairs, at our factory in Namanve Kampala to check the…

The Honorary Consul of Uganda to the Republic of Lebanon, H.E Mohammad Khoder Hussein has held discussions with Lebanon’s Army Commander, General Rodolph Haykal and Edgard Lawandos, the Director of the State Security Department in Beirut, Lebanon. Khoder, a renowned businessman in East Africa and diplomat, says the discussions were aimed at strengthening diplomatic ties and enhancing joint security initiatives between the two nations and enhancing investment opportunities. ‘’It’s my pleasure to meet commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces General Rodolphe Haikal and conveyed greetings from Chief of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces General Muhoozi Kainerugaba and the people of…

Uganda Civil Aviation Authority, in partnership with the European Union  – Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (EU-CORSIA) Africa and Caribbean Project, has opened a three-day national workshop at Speke Resort Munyonyo. The discussions are centred on the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA), Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF), and CORSIA Eligible Fuels (CEF). The workshop has brought together representatives from government ministries, airlines, academia, and the aviation industry with the shared goal of building Uganda’s capacity to reduce carbon emissions from aviation while exploring the opportunities presented by sustainable fuels. Speaking during the opening ceremony,…

The Government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development (MLHUD) has honored Swift RentPay Ltd , a leading Ugandan firm providing all major property management software and utility multiple payment options in the real estate sector. Swift RentPay , which automates rent collection, manage tenants, and grows businesses was recognized during the closure of the first edition of the Uganda Real Estate & Housing Expo (UREHE) 2025,  a  landmark event for the Ugandan real estate and housing sector, which happened from September 26-28, 2025, at the Kati Kati Grounds, Lugogo, Kampala. Handing over the certificate of…

Kadaga’s Busoga Homecoming: The Reception That Shook Uganda’s Political Ground By Isaac Christopher Lubogo Thesis: Kadagaology and the Contagious Kadagaosis Effect vs. Museveniology in Kadaga’s Busoga: Unleashed Subtitle: Hello Mr. President, “There are many behind me.” “Kadaga’s Busoga homecoming reception was a thesis written not in ink but in mammoth human bodies, voices, and devotion. Never in the history of Busoga has anyone ever been welcomed in such a way—not even the Kyabazinga, nor the Queen of England, nor any President combined.” This is not hyperbole; it is history forged in flesh and spirit. Kamuli transformed into an amphitheatre where…

By Daniel Muwanguzi The Pharmaceutical Society of Uganda (PSU), in partnership with Raising Hope International, has announced the Sickle Cell Run 2025, set to take place on Sunday,  September, 21,  2025 at Pharmacy House in Kyambogo. The event is aimed at raising awareness and mobilizing action against sickle cell disease, one of Uganda’s most pressing genetic health challenges. According to the Ministry of Health, an estimated 25,000 babies are born with sickle cell disease each year in Uganda, with over 80 percent dying before their fifth birthday due to limited awareness, delayed diagnosis, and poor access to comprehensive care. Speaking…