Uganda’s Aviation Sector Rallies Against Cyber Threats in Bold Entebbe Summit

By David Mwanje ENTEBBE — The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) launched its fourth Cybersecurity Workshop, a two-day crucible aimed at fortifying the nation’s aviation sector against the rising tide of cyber threats. Under the banner of...

Uganda's long-serving Museveni to seek reelection

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni will seek reelection for another term in polls due early next year to extend his nearly four-decade rule, according to a senior official from the ruling party. Although he was widely expected to run for office...

Zohran Mamdani and New York: What we've learned about religious pluralism

Last week, my social media feed buzzed with both celebration and concern over Zohran Mamdani’s surprise victory in New York City’s mayoral primary. The 33-year-old self-described Democratic Socialist was born in Uganda and raised in Queens. He...

Ugandan Women Are Changing The Face Of Church Leadership

When President Yoweri Museveni assumed power in 1986 after a five-year protracted war, he promised Ugandans a “fundamental change.” At the time, the country was deeply polarized along political party lines and the economy lay in ruins. Nearly four...

Uganda Gears Up for Important Rematch over National Democracy

Rabat – Yoweri Museveni, the long-time President of Uganda, is likely to run again for a seventh term. This comes as an official from his National Resistance Movement Party, which confirmed that he will receive the national electoral forms on...

'We'll Have To Arrest Him': Trump Slams 'Communist' Mamdani’s Stand On Illegal Immigrants

Last Updated:July 01, 2025, 23:30 IST US President Donald Trump, who has branded NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani a "pure, true communist", said he will be "watching him very carefully on behalf of the nation" US President Donald Trump speaks...

Joy and responsibility: Saskatchewan immigrants reflect on what it means to belong

As many in Saskatchewan celebrate Canada Day, the day holds many different meanings. For some, it's a day of national pride, especially in light of rhetoric around Canada becoming the 51st state that originated from U.S President Donald Trump. But...

US to deny visas to Ugandans seeking 'Birth Tourism'

The US Mission in Uganda has issued a statement warning Ugandans planning to travel to the United States for the primary purpose of giving birth, stating that such practices are considered “birth tourism” and are not permitted under US immigration...

Civil Society Urges Gov’t To Regulate Marketing Of Unhealthy Foods To Children

By David Mwanje Uganda— In a bold stand against the creeping tide of diet-related diseases, a coalition of civil society organizations SEATINI-Uganda, CEFROHT, CONSENT-Uganda, and FIAN-Uganda has issued a clarion call to revolutionize Uganda’s...

UBC and Kampala Archdiocese Forge Strategic Partnership to Commemorate Lubaga Cathedral’s Centenary Anniversary

The Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC) is proud to announce a landmark collaboration with the Kampala Archdiocese to celebrate the centenary anniversary of the Sacred Heart Cathedral Lubaga. A high-level delegation that was led by Msgr Father...

'It's a shame': Vivek Ramaswamy reacts to racial attacks against Zohran Mamdani, Usha Vance and him

Vivek Ramaswamy spoke out against racial attacks -- be it from the 'fringe of the right' or from the 'woke left'. GOP leader and Ohio Guv election candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has finally broken his silence on the ongoing racial attack against him,...

How would the Trump administration denaturalize immigrant citizens?

The next step in the Trump administration's deportation campaign is here. The Department of Justice will prioritize stripping citizenship from naturalized Americans it says have violated the law, a process known as "denaturalization."...

Uganda rallies IGAD states to empower women on land and climate action

The National and Regional Dialogues with Women Parliamentarians from Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) member states at Serena Hotel. PHOTO URN Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda has taken the lead in championing...

Bizarre! A 70-year-old Ugandan granny Safiina Namukwaya gives birth to twins

KAMPALA-(MaraviPost)-Extraordinary! A70 year old granny in Uganda has given birth to twins. Hailing from the Masaka District, Ms Safiina Namukwaya underwent In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) under the supervision of Dr Edward Sali, performed at the...

The education of Zohran Mamdani

Zohran Kwame Mamdani, having secured the Democratic nomination for New York City mayor, is in the national spotlight. At the age of 33, he ran as a Democratic Socialist having previously held elected office as a New York State Assemblyman. He has...

Ugandan musician-turned-politician Bobi Wine to run for president

Uganda's main opposition party said Wednesday its leader Bobi Wine would run in upcoming presidential elections, likely pitting the popular musician-turned-politician against President Yoweri Museveni. The east African nation is expected to hold...

Uganda's Museveni breaks African silence on Israel-Iran war

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has publicly blamed Iran, Israel, and Western powers for fueling the Israel-Iran conflict, outlining his position in a five-page letter released Tuesday, June 24, as diplomatic tensions continue to rise. Museveni,...

Uganda Cancer Institute unveiled Affordable Remedies Transform Uganda’s Cancer Fight

By David Mwanje In a pioneering leap toward affordable healthcare, the Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) introduced six natural therapeutic remedies to support the nation’s 30,000 annual cancer patients. Developed by UCI’s Center for Natural...

Museveni Salutes first Lady for Her Contribution to Uganda as she turns 77

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Sunday June 29,2025 paid tribute to the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Maama Janet Kataaha Museveni. He described her as a resilient woman who stood firmly through decades of personal...

Ugandan-born politician could become New York City mayor