Author: Aijuka Peter
Thousands of Catholic faithful gathered in solemn silence at St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City to honor the memory of Pope Francis. The basilica, known for its grandeur and history, became a place of deep emotion as mourners filed past the body of the beloved pope. While the sorrow was palpable, many noticed that his final appearance was carefully and symbolically crafted. Each detail surrounding his body seemed to carry a message. It was a quiet, visual reflection of a life spent in service, humility, and unwavering faith. As people approached the open casket, one of the first things that…
Miria Obote, born Miria Kalule on July 16, 1936, in Kampala, Uganda, is one of Uganda’s most notable political figures not only because of her role as First Lady during two crucial periods in the country’s history, but also because of her own political journey, marked by resilience, loyalty, and an unshakable commitment to her late husband’s legacy. Born into a modest, hardworking family, Miria was the daughter of Bulasio Kalule, a civil servant who worked in the Ministry of Works, and Malita Kalule, a dedicated mother. Growing up in the heart of Uganda’s capital, Miria was surrounded by the…
Police in Kasangati, Wakiso District, have begun a full investigation into the sudden and tragic death of Senior State Attorney Fatuma Bbuye Nabiwemba, whose lifeless body was discovered in her house in Wampeewo on the evening of Thursday, July 10. Nabiwemba, 47, was a respected legal officer who served as an Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions in the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). According to initial reports, she was last seen alive on Monday, July 7. For days afterward, her home remained unusually quiet until neighbors began noticing a strong odor and flies gathering around the house.…
Bringing up an ex in any relationship can be a slippery slope, and comparing your partner to someone from your past can be downright destructive. Even if you think you’re being harmless or offering a compliment (“My ex never did this, but you do, and I love it”), it opens the door to insecurity. She might start wondering if she’s being judged, if she measures up, or if you’re still emotionally tied to someone else. No one wants to feel like they’re competing with a ghost. Focus on the present. Let her know you see her for who she is,…
The body of a 19-year-old Ntare School student, Elvis Magambo, has been found floating in River Rwizi, days after he was reportedly suspended from school and went missing. His death has shocked both his school community and the city of Mbarara. Elvis, a Senior Five student, had recently been indefinitely suspended from Ntare School for allegedly escaping from the school compound. According to school officials, he had climbed over the perimeter wall one evening to attend a nearby trade show at Kakyeka Stadium, an act the school described as a serious case of indiscipline. Following this incident, the school’s headmaster,…
Uganda’s army, known as the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), has captured an important base belonging to the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) in Apakwang, a location in the Ituri Province of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This success is part of a joint mission called Operation Shujaa, which was started to stop ADF attacks and remove their strong influence in eastern Congo. The UPDF worked together with the Congolese army in this mission. After many weeks of planning and operations, their forces finally broke through one of the ADF’s main camps. This breakthrough was confirmed on Thursday, 10 July…
Police in Uganda have destroyed over 15,000 litres of illegal waragi in a major crackdown targeting the transportation and sale of unlicensed alcohol in northern Uganda. The operation, which took place on Monday, involved pouring the seized alcohol onto the ground after it was intercepted at various roadblocks on its way to Kotido District. According to officials, the destroyed liquor totaled approximately 15,540 litres. It was found hidden in plastic containers and jerrycans, mostly transported by small trucks and motorcycles. The waragi was being moved from different parts of the country and was likely meant for illegal sale in the…
President Yoweri Museveni’s mansion in Rwakitura is not just a village home—it is a massive, expensive, and heavily guarded residence that only a few Ugandans have ever seen up close. From the outside, the mansion looks like a luxury hotel, with cream-coloured walls, a red-tiled roof, wide balconies, and large tinted glass windows that stretch across the front.The house is built in a modern style and has multiple floors. It sits in the middle of a very large compound covered with green grass that is neatly cut. The entrance is wide and clean, with security guards stationed at every corner.Around…
It surprises me how disinterested we are today about things like physics, space, the universe and philosophy of our existence, our purpose, our final destination. Its a crazy world out there. Be curious.
It surprises me how disinterested we are today about things like physics, space, the universe and philosophy of our existence, our purpose, our final destination. Its a crazy world out there. Be curious.