Johannesburg / Washington, D.C., March 2026 — Several white South Africans who once left their homeland — including some who moved to the United States under a controversial refugee program — are now reportedly choosing to return to South Africa, even as former U.S. President Donald Trump continues to assert that they face persecution there. The…
KAMPALA — A top Ugandan finance official has highlighted the country’s ongoing challenge with financial inclusion, noting that only a small fraction of Ugandans are able to access loans from commercial banks. Ramathan Ggoobi, the Permanent Secretary/Secretary to the Treasury at the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, said that formal credit access remains…
KABALE — A 35-year-old graduate with a degree in Public Administration from Uganda Christian University is shining a spotlight on the employment challenges facing many young Ugandans after ending up working as a toilet attendant in Kabale Municipality despite her academic qualifications. Lonny Twinamatsiko, who also holds additional certificates from Makerere University, said she chose…
Kampala — A social media post by Ugandan journalist Daniel Lutaaya has sparked widespread debate online about birthday celebrations, social pressure, and class differences in Uganda. In a post on X shared on March 14, Lutaaya contrasted what he described as a modest birthday celebration for Natasha Museveni Karugire with what he portrayed as extravagant…
Kampala — A debate has emerged within the online Ugandan community UOX after Deputy Lord Mayor Doreen Nyanjura publicly urged current president Kwikiriza “Nova” to consider staying in office longer, citing his impact during his nearly two-year tenure. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Nyanjura said she recently met Nova and encouraged him to…