Author: Aijuka Peter

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has delivered a powerful message urging Africans to drop their dependency on foreign aid and take full charge of their development. While speaking during the swearing-in ceremony of new Cabinet and government officials in Kigali, Kagame condemned what he described as the dangerous and limiting “savior mentality” among African nations. “There are those who have given up—resigned to the idea that Rwandans, and Africans, are destined to remain poor, divided, and forever waiting for someone to come and save us,” Kagame remarked. He emphasized that international partnerships only become meaningful when African countries are already moving…

Betty Irumba, a 75-year-old widow and mother of three, showed incredible determination by earning a Master’s Degree in Public Health from Kampala International University (KIU). She graduated during the university’s 31st ceremony on July 26, 2025, at the Western Campus in Ishaka. Her achievement amazed the university community and many others because of her age and the challenges she faced. Betty comes from Hoima District. She worked with women’s organizations for most of her life, which made the Master’s in Public Health program very appealing to her. She already had a Higher Diploma from Kyambogo University and a bachelor’s degree…

The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has revealed it is conducting a comprehensive cost-benefit analysis on the potential replacement of low-denomination banknotes with coins. This development, which has been shared with officials from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), is part of a broader initiative by the central bank to enhance the efficiency of currency management in the country. In a statement, BoU noted that small-denomination notes, such as the Shs 1,000 and Shs 2,000, are subject to rapid wear and tear due to frequent handling in everyday transactions. The central bank says this high rate of degradation leads to substantial replacement costs…

The family of Police Constable Harrison Mugo is asking the Kenyan government for money and support to help them after his sad death. Mugo, who worked at Buruburu Police Station in Nairobi, died by suicide after a meeting with his bosses at the National Police Service (NPS). Mugo, who was 38 years old, had been very sad for three years since his son, Samuel, died in a car accident during a school trip to Nanyuki in 2022. The loss of his 12-year-old son broke his heart, and he struggled to cope. Judy Wambui, Mugo’s wife, said her husband was never…

Police have taken action after a video surfaced showing a man being publicly flogged by a school director. The incident, which took place at King James School of Nursing and Midwifery in Lira, has sparked outrage across the country. The video, lasting less than two minutes, shows the school director beating the man in front of many students. The beating occurred on February 22, 2025, and has now gone viral. The man, a clinical officer at Apac General Hospital, was allegedly involved in a romantic relationship with a female nursing student. According to reports, the woman had been sent to…

Relationships are meant to foster love, personal growth, and mutual support, creating a safe space for both partners to thrive. However, some relationships can become draining, toxic, or unfulfilling, leaving one or both partners feeling trapped. Recognizing when a relationship no longer serves your well-being is crucial to protecting your emotional health and reclaiming your time. Walking away from a harmful or stagnant relationship is not failure—it’s an act of self-respect. Below are seven critical signs that it may be time to reevaluate and potentially end a relationship, helping you decide whether to stay or move forward. Lack of Respect…

 Two brothers, Posiano Ndyamuhaki and John Murokozi, in Rukungiri District, have been arrested on murder charges following the death of Gideon Kakuru, a 24-year-old man known as Hakizimana Kaboy. The incident occurred at 3 am on Sunday in Kanyankyende cell, Nyabitete parish, Bugangari Sub-County. The suspects’ sister, Justine Nsimire, has also been detained for further questioning. On the evening of July 26, 2025, Ndyamuhaki and Murokozi were at their sister’s bar in Kanyankyende trading centre, alongside other patrons, including Kakuru, who was Nsimire’s lover. A dispute arose when Kakuru attempted to engage in intimate behavior with Nsimire at the bar,…

Relationships thrive on connection, but sometimes that bond frays quietly, without dramatic confrontations or clear announcements. When a man is emotionally withdrawing, the signs are often subtle, like a slow leak that goes unnoticed until the damage is done. Recognizing these signals early can make the difference between reconnection and irreversible distance. Below are nine subtle behaviors that may indicate a man is emotionally disengaging, along with thoughtful steps to navigate this challenging phase. 1. His Responses Turn Mechanical You ask about his day, his feelings, or even something mundane like dinner plans, and his replies are curt: “Fine,” “Whatever,”…

On Friday afternoon, security personnel at Karuma bridge intercepted a 23-year-old man, identified as Ashraf, who attempted to jump into the fast-flowing River Nile with the intention of floating to Egypt, approximately 6,650 kilometers away. Ashraf had traveled from Kampala on a Crown Bus and disembarked at Karuma town before heading to the bridge to dive into the river. Aswa West River Region police spokesperson David Ongom Mudong stated on Sunday that security officers noticed Ashraf’s suspicious behavior near the bridge and intervened promptly. During interrogation, Ashraf claimed he was following instructions from a friend who appears and disappears in…

At least 43 civilians were killed overnight from Saturday to Sunday in an attack attributed to the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), local sources said Sunday. According to local media reports, ADF fighters stormed a Catholic church early Saturday in the town of Komanda, Ituri Province. A local civil society leader in Komanda said most of the victims, primarily Catholic worshippers, were preparing for Sunday celebrations when the attack took place. Several houses were burned, and an unknown number of people remain missing. Witnesses said the assailants also looted a local bank…