Author: Aijuka Peter
The High Court in Jinja has officially dissolved the 14-year marriage between Kawongolo Kataswa and Claudine Uwineza, following startling admissions that the union was never rooted in genuine affection but rather in a desperate struggle for survival. Presiding over the case, Justice Lawrence Gidudu delivered the ruling on Monday after Kawongolo filed for divorce in 2022. The couple had wedded on May 14, 2011, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Jinja and had three children together—Jeremiah (13), Nehemiah (11), and Shelemiah (9). According to court documents, the marriage began to deteriorate in December 2018 when Uwineza abruptly abandoned…
Tension has taken over Kamuli District after Sowedi Egumbye, the husband of Kamuli Woman MP hopeful Sarah Auma, was shot dead by police on Wednesday night. The shooting happened just hours before the NRM party primaries, leaving many people shocked and confused. According to the police, the incident occurred around 11 p.m. Authorities say a group of people linked to Sarah Auma’s campaign went to the home of Buzaaya County MP Martin Muzaale. The group was moving in a convoy of cars and reportedly forced their way into Muzaale’s compound by ramming one of their vehicles through his gate. Busoga…
By Denis Jjuuko To further decongest this busy highway, the government recently held a ground breaking ceremony for the construction of the Mpigi-Kasanje-Nakawuka-Kisubi road as well as the Nakawuka-Nateete road. People travelling to Entebbe from Masaka or any part of southwestern Uganda will not have to drive all the way to Busega and join the Kampala-Entebbe Expressway. They can use these roads to connect to Entebbe, thereby shortening the distance and cost it currently requires. There is also a ferry service on Lake Victoria connecting Entebbe at Nakiwogo to Buwaya near Mpigi. Although I described Mpigi town in unflattering terms…
Uganda is undergoing a major transformation fueled by some of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in its history. These government-led mega projects span across energy, transportation, oil and gas, sports, and urban development. From oil pipelines to world-class stadiums, Uganda is positioning itself as a regional powerhouse in trade, energy, and connectivity. Here is an in-depth look at thirteen of the most significant government projects shaping the future of the country. 1. East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) One of the largest infrastructure projects in East Africa, the East African Crude Oil Pipeline stretches 1,443 kilometers from Hoima in Uganda…
As the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) gears up for the 2026 general elections, political tensions in Ssembabule district’s Lwemiyaga constituency have reached a boiling point. A heated confrontation broke out on polling day between the incumbent Member of Parliament, Theodore Ssekikuubo, and his main challenger, retired Brigadier Emmanuel Rwashande. The two political heavyweights clashed in front of voters and NRM polling officials at a local polling station. Despite attempts by electoral staff to defuse the situation, the argument quickly escalated from a verbal exchange into personal insults. The altercation highlights the intensity of the contest to secure the party’s…
A 22-year-old woman, identified as Deborah Ememem, was found dead under a bed in a hotel room several days after she had checked in with a male companion. Deborah had checked into the hotel on the night of June 14, accompanied by a man believed to be her boyfriend. The two had reportedly gone there to relax after celebrating her birthday the previous day. When Deborah’s mother was unable to reach her and her calls went unanswered, she became worried. After several failed attempts to get in touch, she reported her daughter missing at the nearest police station. Investigations began…
Police in Kamuli District have shot and killed Sowedi Egumbye, the husband of National Resistance Movement (NRM) Kamuli District Woman MP aspirant Sarah Auma, following a late-night incident linked to political violence. According to police, the shooting occurred around 11:00 p.m. after a group allegedly associated with Auma’s campaign forcefully entered the home of Buzaaya County MP, Martin Muzaale. Busoga North police spokesperson, ASP Michael Kasadha, stated that the group arrived in a motorcade and used one of their vehicles to ram through the gate of Hon. Muzaale’s residence. “They used one of the cars to knock down the gate…
Construction of the Hoima City Stadium has entered a critical stage, with significant progress now visible on multiple fronts. The $129 million project, which will be a key venue for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, is moving steadily towards completion. On Wednesday, contractors reported that the upper car park had been paved with its first layer of asphalt. Roofing work is also advancing well, with the membrane now halfway installed and exterior cladding progressing even faster. All structural trusses are now in place, marking the completion of one of the stadium’s major engineering milestones. Inside the 20,000-seater facility, attention…
There’s something sacred about midnight. It’s when the world is quiet, the distractions fade, and everything slows down—except your thoughts. Midnight is when the silence can feel deafening and your problems feel larger than life. It’s the hour of wrestling, wondering, and sometimes weeping. But it’s also the hour of breakthrough. In Scripture and in life, midnight represents transition—the end of one day and the start of another. It’s a liminal space, a spiritual threshold. And when we choose to call on the name of Jesus at midnight, powerful things begin to happen. You may be facing a personal midnight…
Controversial political commentator Frank Gashumba has stirred yet another storm with scathing remarks about Members of Parliament, accusing them of using public office as a shortcut out of poverty rather than a platform to serve the nation. Speaking on the Entugga programme on Radio 4, Gashumba launched into a blistering critique, claiming that many Ugandan politicians enter Parliament financially unstable, only to rapidly enrich themselves once in office. “The moment most of them step into Parliament, their lives change overnight,” Gashumba said. “They abandon the people who voted for them and focus entirely on personal gain.” He singled out Mukono…