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Joint Efforts to Combat Foot and Mouth Disease: Uganda and Botswana Collaboration

Botswana’s Vaccine Institute researchers have rectified samples collected from cattle affected by foot and mouth disease across the cattle corridor and other impacted regions within the nation. These samples are now scheduled for transportation to the Botswana Vaccine Institute for…

Navigating the Interplay of Artistic Expression and Political Influence

At the heart of the clash between Bobi Wine and Gravity lies a deeper conversation about the interplay between artistic expression and political influence. Gravity’s song, “Doboozi Lya Mutuuze,” is a reflection of the artist’s perspective on societal issues, offering…

Pressure Mounts: President Museveni’s New Cabinet Sparks Speculation

Pressure Grows as Ugandan Ministers Await President Museveni’s Cabinet Shuffle As President Museveni finalizes his new Cabinet, tension mounts among Ugandan Ministers. Notably, Museveni’s absence from a recent Cabinet meeting at State House Entebbe has fueled speculation about imminent changes….

Parliament’s Rejection: Evaluating Uganda’s Refugee Policy

The parliament has rejected a recommendation from the Committee on Equal Opportunities urging a review of the refugee policy to manage their influx to a sustainable level. Dorcas Acen, the committee’s deputy chairperson, presented this proposal during a plenary session…

Uganda’s Legal Community: Embracing Innovation in the Fight Against Transnational Crime

The New Law Year opening ceremony in Kampala served as a poignant reminder of the challenges facing Uganda’s legal community in the 21st century. President Museveni’s address highlighted the need for adaptation and innovation to confront the growing threat posed…

MK Movement Rebranded: NUP Lawmaker’s Perspective on Patriotic League Formation

The rebranding of the Muhoozi Kainerugaba Movement (MK Movement) into the Patriotic League of Uganda was recently scrutinized by Honorable Aisha Kabanda, the Member of Parliament representing Butambala district for the National Unity Platform. During a televised interview, Kabanda provided…