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Why Kampala City deserves an NRM Lord Mayor in 2026 Looking towards the future As Kampala City approaches the 2026 Lord Mayoral election, the need for a leader who embodies vision, expertise, and dedication to the city’s growth becomes increasingly evident. It’s time for us, the Kampala dwellers, to wake up to the reality of…

Uncovering the Truth: Mongolia’s ICC Arrest Warrant and Putin’s Visit Description The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry demands Mongolia, a signatory of the ICC, to execute the arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin. Despite this, Russia’s Dmitry Peskov and Bloomberg sources report Mongolia will ignore the warrant during Putin’s visit on September 3. Unraveling the Situation As the…

The Stench of FDC: A Closer Look at Besigye, Katonga, and Najjanankumbi The stench from Kizza Besigye, Katonga road, and Najjanankumbi, the contested power centers of the declining Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) among its erstwhile leaders, returned to the newspaper headlines once more this week. An infertile proposition to dissolve the old and form…

90% of Depositors’ Funds Insured Amid Financial Ecosystem Shifts, Says Minister Kasaija The Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development Hon. Matia Kasaija has reassured depositors across Uganda that their funds are well-protected, citing the robust measures in place under the Deposit Protection Fund (DPF). Speaking at the Conference and Annual General Meeting of the…

Welcome to my quirky blog post! Uganda’s diplomatic missions shine at Ambassadors’ Conference in Jinja… So, picture this: a group of diplomats, all dressed to the nines, gathered in Jinja for the Ambassadors’ Conference. The Uganda Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) recognized the outstanding achievements of these diplomats, celebrating their excellence in diplomatic service. It’s…

A Supreme Court judge suspends Elon Musk’s X social media network in Brazil Background A Supreme Court judge on Friday ordered the suspension of Elon Musk’s X social media network in Brazil for failing to comply with an order to name a new legal representative for the company, a source at the court told AFP….

Donald Trump Denies Involvement in Border Bill Controversy Introduction Donald Trump recently denied any connection to the controversial border bill negotiated by both Republicans and Democrats at the end of 2023 and in the spring of 2024. The former president claimed that the focus should be on borders and elections, rather than the current bill…

A Gold Star mother’s pain and anger towards Donald Trump’s campaign event A personal reflection on a disrespectful act When Karen Meredith found out that Donald Trump had staged a campaign event just feet away from where her son, First Lieutenant Kenneth Ballard, is buried, her heart sank. Her son was laid to rest in…