Author: Vensor Muhumuza

President Yoweri Museveni has stirred fresh debate after insisting that Uganda’s main internet infrastructure should be owned and controlled by the government. Museveni argued that private ownership of the national backbone creates monopolies and keeps data costs high for ordinary citizens, a situation he said undermines national interests. According to the president, private firms are driven purely by profit, which results in higher charges for internet access. He warned that allowing essential digital systems to remain in the hands of companies whose focus is revenue makes connectivity more expensive than it should be. Why Museveni Wants Government-Owned Internet Museveni said…

Police in Mukono are investigating a disturbing case involving a 40-year-old man who died after weeks of prayer-based treatment and was later kept inside a house for several days as relatives and a pastor attempted to pray him back to life. The deceased, Asse Ssegawa, lived in Butinindi in Terere Parish, Ntenjeru–Kisoga Town Council. According to Kampala Metropolitan Police Deputy Spokesperson ASP Luke Owoyesigyire, the man fell ill roughly three weeks earlier, but his family instead turned to continuous prayer sessions led by a local pastor, Margret Nelima, popularly known as Nabbi. Police say the pastor instructed the family not…

Dr. Echezona Obiagbaosogu, a former Catholic priest who served for 17 years, has formally announced his resignation from the priesthood to fully embrace African traditional religion. Obiagbaosogu, who lectures in African Traditional Religion at Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka, revealed his decision shortly after defending his PhD dissertation titled “Rainmaking and Control in Igbo African Medicine.” He said his transition from Catholicism to indigenous spirituality was inspired by years of fascination with ancestral practices, especially the traditional art of rainmaking. A Return to Ancestral Wisdom Speaking about his spiritual journey, Obiagbaosogu explained that Africa holds deep cultural and spiritual resources…

Most conversations about healthy eating revolve around the same familiar ingredients, from leafy greens to whole grains. Yet around the world, people in long-living communities rely on a surprising mix of lesser-known foods that offer powerful health benefits. These uncommon ingredients are rich in antioxidants, anti-inflammatory compounds, and essential nutrients that support longevity. Adding even a few of them to your meals can strengthen your body, protect your cells, and contribute to a longer, healthier life. 1. Black Garlic Unlike regular garlic, black garlic is fermented for weeks until it turns soft, sweet, and dark. This process multiplies its antioxidant…

A New Delhi politician died after a violent encounter with a troop of monkeys at his home, a case that has once again highlighted the city’s growing human–wildlife conflict. Surinder Singh Bajwa, who was serving as Delhi’s Deputy Mayor at the time, was on the first-floor terrace of his home when a group of rhesus macaques forced their way onto the balcony. According to neighbours, Bajwa attempted to chase the animals away but slipped amid the commotion and fell from the terrace. He was rushed to Apollo Hospital in critical condition with severe head injuries and passed away the following…

Uganda’s capital city is undergoing a remarkable architectural transformation. Kampala is expanding faster than ever, and modern high-rise buildings are increasingly reshaping the city’s identity. At the center of this shift is the NSSF Pension Towers, a massive new development that will officially become the tallest building in Uganda once completed in 2025. NSSF Pension Towers: Uganda’s New Tallest Structure Rising 35 floors above Lumumba Avenue, the NSSF Pension Towers represent one of the most ambitious construction projects in the country’s history. The complex consists of three interconnected towers and stands as a symbol of Uganda’s rapid modernization and growing…

For years, rumours have circulated across northern Uganda suggesting that Joseph Kony may have died somewhere in the wilderness he once used as a shield. But the International Criminal Court has now dismissed those claims. According to the ICC, the fugitive leader of the Lord’s Resistance Army is still alive. The confirmation came from senior trial lawyer Leonie Von Braun, who told journalists that all intelligence gathered by the court points in one direction. “All our information indicates that he is still alive,” she said. “Otherwise, we would not have proceeded with the confirmation in absentia process.” Her remarks have…

“How can a woman hit a man?”, “Are you not a man?”, “Just ignore it, it’s nothing.” These are the responses many men hear when they try to talk about being abused. In a society where men are expected to be strong and emotionally unshakable, the idea of a man being physically harmed by his partner is often dismissed or mocked. Because of this, many male victims of domestic violence feel invisible, misunderstood and unable to speak. Yet abuse does not discriminate. It happens quietly in apartments, in family homes and behind the polished images people post online. When it…

Africa’s architectural scene is being rapidly reshaped by a construction boom that is dramatically transforming the continent’s skylines. The dominance in super-tall structures, once held by South Africa, is shifting, with the new center of architectural gravity moving to North and East Africa. Countries like Egypt, Algeria, Morocco, and Ethiopia are now entering the race, pushing previously established landmarks down the continental rankings. By 2025, Africa’s skylines are truly reaching for the clouds. The continent is now home to a mix of iconic towers and ambitious new projects that are changing how cities look and feel. These structures are more…

Two former National Unity Platform (NUP) candidates from Mbarara have officially joined the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM). Peter Mpaka, who recently withdrew from the Mbarara City North parliamentary race, and Mark Itogooro Nyabihemu, the former NUP mayoral flagbearer for Mbarara City, were presented to President Yoweri Museveni on Monday, December 1, 2025, at the Golf Course Grounds in Booma Cell. The two told the President that they initially joined NUP expecting financial support for their campaigns and political activities, but said those expectations were not met. They noted this as the reason behind their decision to shift allegiance to…