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“I Will Make UPC Great Again!”—UPC Presidential Hopeful Othieno Vows as He Praises Obote’s Legacy A Bright Future for UPC Appearing on the NBS political program ‘People and Power’ yesterday, Joseph Othieno, a candidate for the Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) presidency, painted a picture of the party’s historical journey and his role in shaping its…

Welcome to My Blog! The Vital Role of National Identification in Strengthening Electoral Integrity: A Call for Action By Mitala Umar As the 2026 general elections approach, ensuring that every eligible Ugandan possesses a valid National Identification (ID) is a matter of national urgency. Across the country, from urban centers to rural districts like Otuke,…

dfcu Bank Launches the GROW Initiative for Women Entrepreneurs in Western Uganda Mbarara, Uganda – October 4, 2024 Introduction On Friday, dfcu Bank officially launched the GROW initiative in Western Uganda, with a focus on providing financial support and capacity building for women entrepreneurs. The initiative is specifically tailored to support women-owned businesses and aims…

The First Ever Muslim Women Leaders’ Conference in Uganda President Museveni to address Muslim Women leaders on Tuesday Exciting News for Women in Uganda Get ready, ladies! President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is set to address Muslim Women leaders from across Uganda at the first ever Muslim Women Leaders’ Conference. The event is scheduled to take…

Welcome to my Humorous Housing Blog! The Government’s Delayed Housing Policies Revealed Buckle up, folks! The government has finally spilled the tea on why critical housing policies, including the National Slum Upgrading Strategy 2017, have been collecting dust on the shelf. In a recent interview with Watchdog Uganda, the Minister of State for Housing, Persis…

The Impact of Geopolitical Tensions on the Oil Market What Could Possibly Go Wrong? So, picture this – the tensions between Israel and Iran reach a boiling point, resulting in an Israeli attack that significantly reduces Iranian oil exports. This situation would undoubtedly send shockwaves through the oil market, leading to a potential spike in…

Feeling the Impact: Recent Interest Rate Cuts from Central Banks What Happened? In recent news, the South Africa Reserve Bank and Bank of Ghana have decided to follow in the footsteps of the Federal Reserve, Bank of England, and Bank of Japan by implementing interest-rate cuts. This move comes as a surprise to many, especially…

Trump’s Latest Meltdown: Kamala and MAGA Take Over Lebanon?! Exploring the Bizarre World of Politics Description: Donald Trump supporters were outraged on Saturday when Vice President Kamala Harris made a comment in support of the citizens of Lebanon. Many Lebanese citizens have been caught in the crossfire as Israel bombards Hezbollah, a militant group, with…