Inside Uganda’s Silent Job Market: Bribes, Sex, and Shattered Dreams
A new report jointly published by the Inspectorate of Government (IGG) and the Economic Policy Research Centre (EPRC) at Makerere University has peeled back the curtain on a dark and largely unspoken reality: the price of a government job in Uganda can be your savings, your dignity or both. The study, “An Assessment
Can Nsereko Break the Museveni–Bobi Wine Grip in 2026?
Kampala Central MP and President of the Ecological Party of Uganda, Muhammad Nsereko, has officially entered the 2026 presidential race after picking up nomination forms from the Electoral Commission. Nsereko now joins a growing list of over 175 presidential aspirants eyeing Uganda’s top seat, including long-time incumbent President Yoweri Museveni
Court Orders Minister Mayanja to Stop Interfering with Kabaka’s Land in Kaazi
The High Court has issued an order restraining Sam Mayanja, the State Minister for Lands, Housing, and Urban Development, and all his agents from interfering with the Kabaka’s land in Kaazi. Minister Mayanja had previously directed the cancellation of all land titles on the contested Kaazi land during a public
EU trader Traxys buys conflict minerals from DRC
A new Global Witness investigation indicates that international commodities trader Traxys has bought conflict coltan smuggled from Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to Rwanda The investigation reveals that the multibillion-dollar company headquartered in Luxembourg bought 280 tonnes of coltan from Rwanda in 2024 based on customs documents seen by Global
The Corrupt Pope Who Sold His Office for money and used army to overthrow Pope Sylvester
With the passing of Pope Francis at age 88, interest in the papacy’s complex and dramatic history has been rekindled across streaming platforms. Among the trending content is the documentary series Pope: The Most Powerful Man in History, which explores the evolution of the papacy from its apostolic beginnings to
Parliament and Allegations of Bribery: A Timeline of Controversy
Over the years, legislators have faced accusations of accepting bribes in exchange for their support on key pieces of legislation. These allegations have sparked public outrage and raised serious concerns about the integrity of the country’s democratic processes. Term Limits (2005) One of the earliest recorded instances of alleged bribery
Why Uganda’s hospitality industry remains a good sector for investment
Authorities in Uganda are pushing for more investments, both local and foreign, in the hospitality sector as tourism and visitor numbers into the country increase over the years. This is also a strategy that positions Uganda as a competitive destination for international, regional conferences and festivals. Uganda Tourism Board (UTB),
The historical tree that gave birth to Besigye and the survival of Court Martial
Since time immemorial, former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye has been a staunch opposition politician in Uganda. Besigye is one of the bush war soldiers who participated in the 1986 liberation war, which paved the way for the establishment of the National Resistance Movement (NRM). The NRM, a ruling party,
Buganda barks at Minister Mayanja: Daudi Chwa II Did Not Own Kaazi Land
Buganda Kingdom has clarified that Ssekabaka Daudi Chwa II did not own the Kaazi land in his personal capacity. The clarification follows State Minister for Lands Sam Mayanja’s directive to cancel all land titles on the contested land. The minister’s directive was issued during a public hearing at Kaazi, where
How Shs 60 billion Fraudulent Payments Were Initiated and Executed at Bank of Uganda
In 2024, the country witnessed a significant financial fraud involving $21,013,562.31 (Shs 77.1 billion) at the Bank of Uganda (BoU). This fraud led to the arrest and charging of officials from the Ministry of Finance, including the Accountant General and seven others. Six of them were however released on bail.
