LifeStyle
Ugandans raise Shs24m for Spire’s court penalties in 24 hours
KAMPALA — Ugandans and supporters from across the world have raised Shs24…
Guarding the Sacred Silence: Why the Church Must Resist Campaigns for the Next Archbishop
By Jason Mugizi As the Most Right Reverend Dr. Stephen Samuel Kaziimba…
Ray G conquers Kololo with massive concert
Ugandan musician Ray G drew a large crowd to Kololo Airstrip in…
MTN unveils MTN TV by AfroMobile
KAMPALA — MTN Uganda has entered a new phase of Uganda’s digital…
Security
Karua could have represented Besigye remotely – court
KAMPALA — The High Court has ruled that Kenyan Senior Counsel Martha Karua could have participated remotely in Dr Kizza Besigye’s treason case despite being barred from entering Uganda. Justice Simon Peter Kinobe said Uganda’s rules governing electronic filing and virtual court proceedings allow parties to seek permission to participate in hearings through video conferencing. In his ruling on Tuesday, Justice Kinobe said Besigye’s lawyers could have applied to the trial court for directions to enable Karua to participate in the proceedings virtually. “The court may, on its own motion, or on application by a party, allow proceedings to be…
Regional News
Crazy Kennar skit roasts African presidents’ visits
Kenyan comedian and content creator Kennedy Odhiambo, popularly known as Crazy Kennar, has turned the relationship between African citizens and their presidents into the subject of his latest satirical skit. In a video posted on Monday under the title “HOW DIFFERENT AFRICAN COUNTRIES RELATE TO THEIR PRESIDENTS,” Kennar uses exaggerated scenes, visual gags and mathematical-style overlays to portray how citizens in different African countries supposedly interact with their leaders. The skit contrasts different national attitudes towards presidents, including a particularly warm reception portrayed in Rwanda and a more chaotic relationship in Nigeria. Kenya is presented through the comedian's familiar style…
