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Uganda’s Passport Gridlock: Storage Woes

The Ugandan Directorate of Immigration is currently contending with a pressing storage challenge caused by a substantial backlog of uncollected passports. Across five centers in Kampala, Jinja, Gulu, Mbarara, and Mbale, over 50,000 passports, some dating back to 2018, remain…

ForteBet’s Commitment to Safety and Appreciation in Uganda

This weekend, ForteBet, the top betting enterprise in Uganda, lived up to its reputation by lavishing its customers with extraordinary gifts. Scores of customers left ForteBet’s branches in Nakasongola, Luweero, Migyera, Kakooge, Kiwoko, and Kikyusa with their hands full of…

Kizza Besigye’s Strategy: Peaceful Power Transition Before the Next Polls

Dr. Kizza Besigye, a recurrent presidential candidate in Uganda, has urged the nation’s citizens to establish local groups with the goal of transferring power from President Museveni before the 2026 general elections. On April 3rd, Dr. Besigye addressed the Forum…

Namungoona’s Soccer Spectacle: ForteBet and Alex Muhangi Shine

In the heart of Namungoona, where the sun kisses the earth with warmth, a spirited soccer tournament unfolded—a clash of skill, passion, and camaraderie. The stage was set, and the air buzzed with anticipation as ForteBet and their charismatic brand…

Athletic Glory at the African Games: Fortebet Real Stars March Awards

The Fortebet Real Stars Sports Monthly Awards for March have been announced, celebrating the athletes who excelled in their respective sports during the African Games. Rugby’s spotlight was on Lydia Namabiro, whose stellar performance with the Lady Rugby Cranes Sevens…

NUP’s Leadership Grapples with Parliamentary Gridlock

As the sun dipped below the horizon on March 26, the National Unity Platform (NUP) found itself embroiled in a fierce political battle, with Speaker of Parliament Anita Among rejecting the party’s bid to remove Mr. Mathias Mpuuga from his…

Finding Harmony Amidst Noise: A Journey Through Uganda’s Spiritual Landscape

In the vibrant tapestry of Uganda’s spiritual fabric, the melody of faith often intertwines with the need for communal tranquility. The recent narrative surrounding Pastor James Bisoboka, a revered figure in the Pentecostal community, illuminates the nuanced dynamics of managing…

Infernal Intent: The Deadly Fire of St Bernard’s Revealed

In a solemn hearing at the Masaka High Court, the initial testimony shed light on the harrowing incident at St Bernard’s Secondary School in Rakai District. The court was informed by the first state witness that the devastating dormitory fire,…

The Acholi Inheritance: A Legacy Contested

The transfer of over 45,000 hectares of Acholi Sub-region’s government land into private ownership has raised eyebrows. The Ministry of Lands’ dossier indicates that private parties have secured over 158,100 hectares through both leasehold and freehold titles. A total of…

Firefight Fallout: Kasese Schools and Police at Odds

The sequence of fires at two schools in Kasese District has starkly revealed the inadequacies in the emergency response system and the schools’ observance of safety measures. On the unique date of February 29, a blaze decimated a boys’ dormitory…