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2 February 2026, 4:24 pm
Uganda’s 2026 elections: Record-low turnout amid landslide victory, disputes
By Shadrach Bethel Afayo Uganda’s 2026 general elections unfolded over an extended period, beginning with presidential and parliamentary voting on 15 January, followed by local government council elections, special interest group polls, and supplementary or postponed ballots stretching into late…
28 January 2026, 4:07 pm
From streets to solutions: Mbale youth transform plastic waste into opportunity
By Shadrach Bethel Afayo Mbale City’s struggle with plastic waste is visible in its streets, markets, and drainage channels, particularly during the rainy season, when blocked waterways regularly trigger flooding. Amid this growing crisis, a quiet and largely informal solution…
22 January 2026, 10:12 am
Poor waste disposal worsens flooding crisis in Mbale City
By Shadrach Bethel Afayo Once hailed as one of Uganda’s cleanest towns, Mbale City is now grappling with a worsening flooding crisis that residents, environmental experts and city planners increasingly attribute to years of poor waste disposal, weak enforcement of…
20 January 2026, 9:20 am
NRM dominates Bugisu: 71% of parliamentary seats secured
By Shadrach Bethel Afayo In a decisive electoral triumph, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) has consolidated its position in Uganda’s Bugisu sub-region, securing 17 of the 24 parliamentary seats in the ongoing 2026 general election. This dominance, amounting to roughly…
19 January 2026, 6:44 pm
Masaba wins nine-candidate race to retain Mbale Industrial City seat
By Shadrach Bethel Afayo Independent incumbent Karim Masaba has convincingly secured a second term as Member of Parliament for Mbale City’s Industrial City Division, fending off a crowded field of eight challengers in the fiercely contested 2026 general elections. Masaba,…
7 January 2026, 4:50 pm
When content creation crosses the Line: Legal risks for Ugandan TikTokers
By Shadrach Bethel Afayo Content creation has become a popular career choice among many Ugandans, with numerous individuals earning through brand endorsements and social influence. In a country with over 11.7 million social media users, the majority of whom are…
29 December 2025, 7:56 pm
Nasenyi swamp shrinks amid changing weather patterns
By Gerald Welikhe Communities living near swamps in several parts of eastern Uganda have long relied on these wetlands for income-generating activities. Traditionally, the waterlogged areas have supported crops such as rice and sweet potatoes, providing both food and a…
3 December 2025, 12:32 pm
Kayewa-Mukoto Forest ravaged by illegal logging in Eastern Uganda
By Gerald Welikhe Environmental catastrophe unfolds in Namisindwa as forests fall to stumps, sawdust, and charcoal Mukoto Sub county, Namisindwa District — The once-dense Kayewa-Mukoto forest, a critical watershed and climate buffer in eastern Uganda, has been reduced to a…
25 November 2025, 8:44 pm
Deep scars on the land: Buwere parish faces a devastating erosion crisis
By Gerald Welikhe In Buwere Parish, Bupoto Sub-County, Namisindwa District, deep gullies are tearing through farmland, with severe soil erosion threatening the livelihoods of entire communities in Eastern Uganda. Recent documentation from 6 November 2025 reveals the alarming extent of…
28 October 2025, 10:01 am
Art meets activism at human rights festival
By Shadrach Bethel Afayo As Uganda marked 63 years of independence on October 9th, a different kind of celebration unfolded at the heart of Kampala — one steeped in music, poetry, painting, and advocacy. The East African Visual Artists (EAVA)…