Pop Star turned Pollitician, Robert Kyagulanyi Sentamu, the leader of the leading Ugandan Government party, National Unity Platform (NUP), has shown interest to tussle it out with President Museveni once again in 2026. As of now, it remains unclear whether Museveni will be running in the 2026 elections. During an interview with CNN, Kyagulanyi emphasized the significance of a free and fair electoral process. He reiterated his determination to bring about change in Uganda and expressed his unwavering commitment to challenging Museveni’s 38-year-long rule. “My music opened my eyes and those of the masses, especially the youth, leading me into…
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This is an interesting question, I’ve also found myself wondering why Kenya is so well known compared to most other African countries, so I did a bit of digging, and here’s what I found: History It is considered the cradle of mankind: Kenya has the largest number of fossil human remains appr. 1000 individuals than any other country in Africa. Kenya has the oldest human remains going back to 7 million year old from Turgen Hills, Baringo (oldest in Ethiopia = 4.5 million years ; S.Africa ca 3 million years, Tanzania = 2 million years. Kenya has some of the…
After examining the bullet casings collected from the scene of crime, police say they have established that a pistol was used to shoot at pastor Aloysius Bugingo and his driver who also doubled as bodyguard Richard Muhumuza. The duo was allegedly shot at along Buwalakata road, Namungoona, in Lubaga Division, on Tuesday by gunmen moving on a motorcycle. Muhumuza, 45, who hailed from Sembabule district allegedly died on the spot. According to his brother, Geoffrey Kayumba and Lwbitakuli village chairman Stephen Ssenyonyi, Muhumuza left three children. Muhumuza was apparently one of the best highly trained body-to-body secret service guards. Although…
In the video, the calender is seen bearing NUP President Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu’s photo. Ssewungu joyfuly wrote on his twitter account how the blind woman was happy after receiving a 2024 calender “The joy of this blind old woman can’t be measured after receiving a 2024 calendar from me. May she blow more candles”, MP Ssewungu posted on his twitter account. Joseph Gonzaga Ssewungu is the Current MP for Kalungu County West Watch Video: Credit: Wivanda
In a widely shared video on social media, Byanyima expressed her desire to contest for the presidency, emphasizing the need to bring about change and reorganize the country. She highlighted the prolonged tenure of one person in power, now aged and seemingly fatigued, being surrounded by inexperienced individuals who currently govern the nation. “The country is not in safe hands. It’s time for us to open our eyes and realize that we need a new direction,” Byanyima passionately exclaimed during her speech. Byanyima also cautioned the public to be wary of self-serving politicians attempting to manipulate them into joining their…
According to the Daily Monitor Uganda’s big appetite for pork was disclosed by the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI). On average one Ugandan eats 3.5 Kgs of Pork annually, the East African nation the biggest pork consumer in Africa and coming in second globally after China. 1.1million households in Uganda rear pigs while 3.5 million small-scale farmers depending on pig rearing for their income and million others are employed in the value chain. Although there the demand and supply of pig is huge and growing the pigs in Uganda have poor weight gain and growth due to potential feed according to the…
Seventy years ago, a farmer beheaded a chicken in Colorado, and it refused to die. Mike, as the bird became known, survived for 18 months and became famous. But how did he live without a head for so long, asks Chris Stokel-Walker. SOURCE: BBC. On 10 September 1945 Lloyd Olsen and his wife Clara were killing chickens, on their farm in Fruita, Colorado. Olsen would decapitate the birds, his wife would clean them up. But one of the 40 or 50 animals that went under Olsen’s hatchet that day didn’t behave like the rest. “They got down to the end…
Peanut’s story began in 2002 when her owner, Marsi Darwin, carefully peeled her out of her egg, and an immediate bond formed between them. “I realize she had a phenomenally long life for a chicken. I’m heartbroken nonetheless,” Darwin wrote in a blog post revealing Peanut’s demise on December 25. Last year, Peanut was bestowed with the Guinness World Record title of the World’s Oldest Living Chicken at the age of 20. The blog post continued to share the narrative of Peanut’s life. Tragically, Peanut’s daughter, Millie, passed away on Halloween night at the age of 15. Darwin mentioned she…
The federal government, led by Bola Tinubu, has announced its intention to suspend the accreditation of academic results originating from countries such as Uganda, Kenya, and Niger Republic. This decision follows the prior acceptance and accreditation of results from Benin and Togo, as revealed by an undercover journalist’s recent report. Education Minister Tahir Mamman, speaking on ChannelsTV, emphasized that the government’s scrutiny would not be limited to Benin and Togo alone. He stated, “We will extend the investigation to countries like Uganda, Kenya, and even Niger, where similar institutions have been established.” The minister emphasized that the suspension of certificates…
Gunfire from UPDF soldiers, deployed as part of the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) enforcement team, resulted in severe injuries to four individuals in Okollo Town Council, Madi Okollo District. The incident occurred during the impoundment of unregistered motorcycles in a trading center on Wednesday, as recounted by eyewitness Patrick Atiku, the Ogoko Sub-county councilor in Madi Okollo District. According to Atiku, three of the victims sustained leg injuries, while one was struck in the stomach by a bullet. Shockingly, two barbers and a young girl, allegedly unrelated to the group resisting impoundment, were among the injured. Atiku provided his account…