By Patrick Kagenda Hirome Mayanja Sabbehe, the director of Shamila Contractors, was the chairman of the Uganda business community in south Sudan from 2005 to the beginning of 2007. He dealt in human drugs in Malakal in the Upper Nile State of south Sudan. It was here that he met …

By Bob Roberts Katende Loss of a dear one is one thing that different people react to differently. Not even the mighty on earth can easily come to terms with this somber moment. The awakening I received in Primary 5 at only 11 years was rude enough to make me …

By John Njoroge Journalist tells how Afewerkis regime abuses press freedom Yonas Embaye smiles softly as he tells his story in the calmest of voices. He sounds like someone talking about sweet fond memories. Only his emotionless brown eyes and his unkempt mane of shaggy hair offer the first hint …

By Patrick Matsiko wa Mucoori After the Buganda riots that paralysed the city in September for several days, President Museveni said: Gwowonya eggele yalikusambya. (One whom you cure of a cancerous wound on the leg will use that same healed leg to kick you). Last month when Maj. Gen. James …

By Justice George Kanyeihamba Events have militated against my earlier intention to prepare and circulate a written paper on the subject chosen for my discussion to-day [November 19). Last Wednesday (November 11), I retired from the Supreme Court where I had served as a Justice for more than 13 years. …

By David Bahati Since I moved the Anti-Homosexuality Bill 2009 on the 14th October 2009, there has been overwhelming support from Ugandans and people who believe in moral values alround the world. There have also been attacks from  the Gay Community and their sympathizers and our donor partners have put …

By Ariel Rubin A scathing new report issued by the London-based environment and governance watchdog Platform has put government and oil companies under fire. Revealing for the first time one of the production sharing agreements (PSAs) between Heritage and the government, Platform’s analysis reveals that, contrary to oil company and …

By Joseph Were It has not been a wonderful world at Zain Uganda according to its official third quarter financial statements. The telecom giant recorded a net loss of US$ 3.6 million (approx. Shs7 billion) over the three months’ period ending September 30 on top of a 27 percent drop …

By Joshua Masinde Ugandans are set to enjoy improved reception quality, a variety of channels, clear audio signals, and sharper visuals with the adoption of digital broadcasting. The switch to Digital Terrestrial Television (DTTV) is being engineered by Next Generation Broadcasting (NGB) and Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC). NGB Executive Director …

By Joshua Masinde 7th phone firm promises cheaper calls Ugandans have a reason to smile. They have a seventh telecommunications operator to choose from. Aptly called Smile, the new company which launched operations last week promises cheaper call rates. Smile CEO, Irene Charnley said its target is the segment of …