U.S. Embassy Demands Answers for Kyarenga Concert Cancellation

U.S. Embassy Demands Answers for Kyarenga Concert Cancellation

The American embassy in Uganda has on Tuesday released a statement on recent events in Kampala in which it demanded for an explanation for the cancellation of Kyadondo East MP, Robert Ssentamu Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine’s concerts. “Today we join the many Ugandans asking why their government has recently blocked musical concerts and radio talk […]

Miss Uganda in Trouble: Makerere Student wants Abenakyo degree Investigated

Miss Uganda in Trouble: Makerere Student wants Abenakyo degree Investigated

David Musiri, a second-year student at Makerere University has appealed the director of the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID), Grace Akullo to closely examine Miss Uganda Quiin Abenakyo ‘fake’ degree.  Musiri accuses the University Chancellor, Prof Barnabas Nawangwe of issuing fake degrees, diverting money meant for bursaries and corruption which he says; the chancellor should be […]

Uhuru Kenyatta Makes Surprise Visit to Pupils during Primary Leaving Exams

The president of Kenya, Uhuru Kenyatta, on Wednesday surprised  President primary candidates at Uhuru Gardens Primary School in Nairobi when he visited them hours prior to Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) exam. The President was escorted by the Kenya Education Cabinet secretary, Amina Mohamed and Kenya National Examinations Council(KNEC) Chairman, Professor George Magoha. Addressing candidates […]

Ugandan- Oxford Based Student who Married Herself Collects Ush 22 million Tuition Contribution

The Ugandan-Oxford based student,  Lulu Jemimah, who recently married herself has raised 4000 Euros,(22 million Ush) as voluntary contribution to her tuition. Last year, Lulu was admitted to the two-year Masters in creative writing course but lacked adequate funds to cater for her tuition. After a fruitless search for sponsor, the 32 year old decided to […]

Detained Kassiano Wadri Wins Arua Municipality MP by-election

Detained Kassiano Wadri Wins Arua Municipality MP by-election

 Kassiano Wadri (Independent) has won the Arua Municipality parliamentary seat after getting 6,528 votes representing 38% of the vote in the by-elections. Although Wadri was not able to cast his ballot as he’s still in police custody in Gulu, he beat 11 others, among them, Nusura Tiperu, a member of the ruling National Resistance Movement […]

Simon Wanyera – The revolutionary son

Wanyera Simon a student at Makerere University who has been on the forefront of every strike at the university has made his name sound louder at the university and the neighboring areas. It’s because of his endless involvement in the strikes and exhibition of a brave attitude during the move that he has won the name “The revolutionary son.” He believes the voices of the oppressed can be easily heard through striking and it's a means of seeking for attention from administrators to have the problems of students addressed. “A strike is a cause, if they increase tuition some of us who come from humble families cannot raise that money and the only way is to join hands as Makererians and say no." Says Wanyera with a frowned face.

Simon Wanyera – The revolutionary son

By Danbosco Mutaawe Wanyera Simon a student at Makerere University who has been on the forefront of every strike at the university has made his name sound louder at the university and the neighboring areas. It’s because of his endless involvement in the strikes and exhibition of a brave attitude during the move that he […]