Louis Javuru

I have searched for words worthy of Justice Egonda-Ntende and found, each time, that the law itself speaks more eloquently of him than I ever could. To describe Justice Egonda-Ntende is to attempt to summarise a constitution in a sentence, the exercise is noble, but the subject will always exceed the words.

Justice Egonda-Ntende had such an illustrious career. We wish him well in his retirement.

Congratulations @marshall_alenyo

...Stepping up. @marshall_alenyo making a spirited submission following his swearing-in to the 12th Parliament of Uganda. If half the fire in these types of speeches survive committee rooms, budget debates, and those mysterious “Honourable consultations,” #Uganda may be in for an interesting term. What stood out about Marshall's speech (video below) is not merely political ambition, but the philosophy behind it: that leadership must stretch beyond constituency borders. A fearless MP does not only defend Jonam constituency alone; he wrestles with the national conscience itself. And thats the way to go. Parliament, at its best, is not a retirement lounge with microphones. It is an arena of ideas, courage, dissent, and uncomfortable truths. Marshall seems determined to enter it like a man carrying both a spear and a library card. He did it in his tenure as a Guild Minister at @Makerere . He is showing that prowess today. And yes, the Hon. intends to vie for Deputy Speaker. The 12th Parliament just acquired fresh turbulence.

Hon. Justice Engonda Ntende Martin Frederick S. signed out of service as member of team @JudiciaryUG today with a heartfelt goodbye after glowing tributes to his glistening career. This caps a long and honourable tenure as a judicial emblem of integrity, humility, innovation, excellence, fear of God, liberty, justice, honour, wisdom, truth and judicial independence as articulated by such eminent speakers as Justice Madrama (JSC); @RKirunda, James Ssebugyenyi (Senior Counsel) and others. The bar, the bench, the public and others will miss this throbbing wellspring of judicial excellence. We salute his towering legacy.

USD 2.3bn. 5 years of funding. 25 years of data access. That's the US–Uganda Health MoU, signed 10 December 2025. No Parliamentary approval or public consultation or individual reliefs. We dig in live on Thursday 7 pm EAT. Join us 🧵

Unfortunately we have lost her, one of the most hardworking, highly ethical Advocates, also P.A at @LDC_Uganda , Csl.Claire Jean Kahunde. MHSRIP

Congratulations @BelindaCheptoek. All the best in the years ahead.

Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) congratulates Associate Professor David Musoke on his appointment as Head of the Department of Disease Control and Environmental Health, following a decision by the Makerere University Appointments Board at its 795th Meeting held on 6th May 2026. Assoc. Prof. Musoke is a scholar of international standing with over 150 peer-reviewed publications and deep expertise in environmental health, malaria prevention, and community health systems. He currently serves as President of the International Federation of Environmental Health (IFEH) for 2026 to 2028, the first Ugandan to hold this global position, and is a Senior Visiting Fellow at Nottingham Trent University and an Affiliate Member of the African Academy of Sciences. His appointment places MakSPH's environmental health agenda in the hands of one of Africa's most globally connected public health scholars, and we look forward to the leadership and momentum he will bring to the department. Huge Congratulations, Dr. @DavidMusoke14!

@unasuganda @gbantebya @UwezoUganda

Some of the milestones celebrated in Uganda's Education Sector today can be traced back to foresighted enabling polices. Professor William Senteza Kajubi was at the heart of some of the most impactful ones and today starting 2PM, we celebrate his legacy. Join us in the Main Hall or Online. Details: events.mak.ac.ug/events/2026/04…

7 things your child will remember about you forever… And it’s not what you think. Not the toys. Not the money. Not the big moments. It’s the small, everyday things. Read this carefully 🧵

#LongPostAlert I #ExpertOpinion Dear @UgandaMediaCent, here is some free (but expensive-sounding) advice on patching your brand before attempting to fix ‘brand Uganda’. To be honest. Right now, the centre feels more like a notice board. In a world where governments are building media ecosystems, the centre still issues statements and communicates as if it’s 2003. Here are 10 expert suggestions for how you can fix it. 1⃣. The centre has no identity, or does it? If it does, it’s a borrowed identity. The national emblem is not your logo in its entirety. It’s everyone’s logo. If you want to be taken seriously as a modern communications institution, build a distinct visual identity, including colours, fonts, templates, and brand elements (that can easily be associated with Uganda). You need to start thinking less of the “coat of arms” and be cleaner, sharper, and more recognisable. Even the central banks and revenue authorities have distinctive identities. 2⃣. What exactly are you as a media centre? Are you an NRM government mouthpiece? A national information hub? A media liaison? President Museveni’s personal media dissemination centre? Right now, you’re trying to be everything and, honestly, landing nowhere. Clear positioning builds trust. Without it, you are just another voice in an already noisy government choir. 3⃣. The media centre needs to communicate like humans. Like Ugandans! Not like circulars. Ugandans don’t read statements. A majority of today’s news consumers scroll on their phones.  If your communication sounds like it was drafted by three government committees and approved by ten people, it’s already lost. Simplify. Be direct. Be understood. Also, your press releases are a little too frequent. Your press conferences are too long. You might need to review that. 4⃣. Your digital presence needs an urgent revamp. Let’s not sugarcoat it. Your digital platforms feel scattered, inconsistent, and underwhelming. Your website is not befitting. It’s ugly. You have a paltry 7K followers on Instagram, and your Instagram page looks like a content-dumping ground. You have no strong LinkedIn presence (you’re missing out on engaging policymakers, professionals, and global stakeholders). There is an unbranded YouTube channel for a certain Uganda Media Centre with a paltry 700 subscribers (they should at least be double that). Visibly, there is no real YouTube content strategy beyond numerous clips of press briefings. No Flickr presence, your visual assets and depository. No Tik Tok. Visual identity? Inconsistent at best. Meanwhile, globally, over 60% of people now consume news via social media. That means your first impression is digital, and right now, it’s your weakest entry. Here is what you (could) need: ▪️A cohesive visual system across platforms. ▪️A content strategy, not just uploads. Invest in a studio setup and podcast format (owned and managed by Uganda Media Centre). ▪️Create some engaging formats featuring Ugandan voices from business, tourism, sports, and culture. Uganda is not short of interesting personalities for this. You have @wekesa_amos for tourism, and Joshua Baraka (currently a major export of Ugandan music). You have @rkabushenga et al. You can also partner with leading clean podcasters in the diaspora. The idea is for you to create a community. Please note that news narratives are no longer sourced; they are now scripted and produced. 5⃣. Not everything warrants a press briefing. The weekly podium-style media engagement format (with shabby banners in the background) needs to evolve. It’s tired and boring. Shouldn’t the media centre be a centre of excellence? Shouldn’t it be a brand custodian for the whole country? To break away from, or at least mix in with, these many press briefings, start by turning lesser-known policies into short videos, infographics, and explainers. That recent AI-generated video from filmmaker Loukman Ali was a weak attempt at content creation. For example, the recent copyright law that provoked debate among different stakeholders could have been fodder for the kind of content the media centre can break down for the public. What can you tell a 22-year-old Ugandan about it? If a Gen-Z doesn’t find your press briefings impressive in 30 seconds, you’ve lost an entire generation. 6⃣. Once again, media relations are not necessarily about hosting press conferences. Journalists don’t need an open-tent gathering every now and then; they need a partner. Build relationships. Visit newsrooms. Engage and cultivate media influencers. Recognise them monthly. Rethink the idea of media awards. Blogger awards. The most influential TikToker or YouTuber. Work with credible digital voices. Better yet, train and empower emerging media creators. If you don’t shape the narrative ecosystem, the naysayers will, and they already are. 7⃣. How ready are you for crisis communication? Uganda’s PR challenge is not breaking news, and we all know what is missing. ‘Bad news from Uganda’ is beginning to seem normal. The centre needs structured responses, including up-to-date fact sheets, rapid-response messaging, and consistent alignment among spokespersons. Recently, we were in a crisis over news that Uganda would send troops to Iran to defend Israel. This was triggered by X tweets from top officials. A Ugandan UN ambassador responded differently. A foreign affairs official responded differently. A friend of the top official involved in the debacle responded as well, differently. Uganda Media Centre didn’t pronounce itself on the matter. The centre was silent. The silence on such issues creates confusion and erodes reputation. 8⃣. Too many voices, no single message! With Uganda’s PR and communications today, the Uganda Police say one thing, the parliament’s spokesperson says another, the judiciary adds spice, and the Minister of Youth voices yet another opinion. The result? Confusion and, most times, global embarrassment. The Uganda Media Centre should coordinate messaging rather than compete with it. 9⃣. Not All Audiences Are the Same (And that’s the point). Gen Z, foreign investors, foreign diplomats, and foreign media are all different. And yet the Media Centre should be designed to speak to all of them using different tones. How does one respond to an article in The Economist, a professor at Harvard, a would-be Chinese investor, or a disgruntled youth in the Middle East? Segment your communication. Tailor your tone. 🔟. Lastly, the big question is: Who trusts you? Have you ever measured your credibility? The Uganda Media Centre needs to carry out surveys and perception audits, gather feedback loops (from the Ugandans it serves), and, from this, build thought leadership by publishing insights, issuing newsletters, hosting experts, inviting scholars, and creating a network of credible voices tied to its platform. This article is originally published on the Business Insights Africa I @Afro_Insights website here [link] bizinsights.africa/commentary-10-… #BrandUganda

Tomorrow, Friday 17 April 2026, the Minister of Health also Lira City Woman Member of Parliament Dr. @JaneRuth_Aceng will officiate at the National launch of Lenacapavir Injectable PrEp at Lira Regional Referral Hospital. Lenacapavir is a long acting injectable antiretroviral medication used to prevent HIV. This is NOT a vaccine. It is given twice a year; every six months to people at substantial risk of acquiring HIV who have a confirmed negative HIV test. Passion for Excellence is our Motto. @MinofHealthUG @GovUganda @GCICUganda @Voiceoflangofm @943qfmlira

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Heart attacks don't happen suddenly. They take 20 years to build. Here are the 5 habits that prevent them. 🧵

Condolences. Rest in Peace Dr. Andrew Kiggundu.

It's sad to inform you fans of Catherine Nagawa (SNL dancer girl from lockdown days and actress on Hotel Mara Sn1 as Nanto) that she lost her father Dr. Andrew Kiggundu on Tuesday. Details of church service today and burial tomorrow are on the poster. Kitalo nnyo. We keep the Nagawa and the family in our prayers.

This week on @mindyourheadug podcast: Snr. Cde. @rkabushenga admits he’s happier running at dawn, cooking breakfast & fixing bulbs; than running a media empire. He roasts parents for creating entitled, debt-ridden kids addicted to validation, but also reveals how leadership quietly destroys your mind, and dropped bombs on why most CEOs are secretly miserable. You NEED to watch this RIGHT NOW → youtu.be/TPQaSA_j07M This Mind Your Head Podcast episode will wreck your excuses about success & happiness.