I am deeply honored and humbled by H.E @KagutaMuseveni for appointing me as the Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development, in charge of Micro-Finance. I thank God for his grace as I take on this immense responsibility. 1/2
It seems our attention has been heavily focused on Rt. Hon. Anita Among while ignoring other serious cases of mismanagement of public funds. Mr. Tugume is bringing an American singer and actor Mr. Tyrese Gibson on 3rd October 2026 at a cost of $1 million USD, an amount far higher than the money spent on purchasing a Rolls-Royce , all in the name of promoting Ugandan coffee.
My question is: how exactly does this faded singer and actor promote our coffee? How many Ugandans even know his songs or movies? Why can’t we empower our own local artists to become ambassadors of Ugandan coffee instead of spending huge sums on foreign celebrities?
These coffee marathon activities should be urgently investigated because we are losing a lot of money on things that add little or no value to ordinary Ugandans.
People who have this dire need to display their opulence have no other 'qualities' whatsoever. Any person flaunting their newly accumulated wealth sends only one simple message: what they miss in IQ, they compensate by splashing $$ around. As she is clearly permitted to do so, it speaks of the weaknesses of all our institutions concerning themselves with the leadership code, financial propriety, corruption, etc. We are at the stage where mice fear mice, and soon they will begin eating each other. Until their battle is over, and their self-destruction concludes, Ugandans will suffer. But the end has to come. With so many patriots whose hands are clean, we will find a way of working together and rebuilding what they leave us. Uganda will be a glorious country the day we denounce thievery and give each other a hand in building a just, productive, and orderly society. A society where human life is valued and cherished. Where work pays. Where people rely on each other, and believe in themselves.
Absolutely and completely alien concept to Africans. Sorry to say. It explains why corruption, public littering and disorder/noise is considered normal behavior.
I had never taken Mbarara seriously. Every time I came home, I wanted to go back quickly. Now, I don’t want to evacuate the city in haste. The development is vivid. The city is cleaner. Coming from Kla, you breathe fresh air. The people are now dressed well than before. Churches are well built & vibrant, shops well stocked & prices competitive, hotels better managed & schools back to their best. My only worry is about transportation. The taxis & buses lack organization, coordination & respect to travelers. Stories of passengers being clobbered by bus managers or delayed for 6 hours in some city bus companies are many. These managers are feared by the police, & city big wigs for reasons known to them. The NRM government is known for fighting goons like those who harass citizens & bribe officials wantonly. One person was almost killed by officials of a certain bus company. Surprisingly, the victim is now charged of murder to protect the top managers of this company by the police. Why are you keeping quiet of such transport nobodies? If this is not checked, I will lay bare the facts, for the good of travelers who have suffered for quite a long time in a developing city like Mbarara. Say NO to goons & protect citizens.
29 April 2026 will forever be a watershed moment in the creative industry in Uganda, following President Museveni’s official signing of the Copyright and Neighboring Rights (Amendment) Act, 2026.
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But @The_EastAfrican , this headline is not only misleading. It is sensational and alarmist! Why would you frame the proposed Tanga mega refinery as a conflict, competition, or a major problem for Uganda, when the actual situation is far more collaborative and positive from Uganda’s perspective?
President @KagutaMuseveni has publicly backed the idea. Uganda plans to supply surplus crude via the EACOP pipeline (which ends in Tanga) to the new refinery, while proceeding with its own Hoima refinery (60,000 bpd, with UAE partner Alpha MBM, FID expected by July 2026). The Tanga project is complementary for regional markets and surplus oil, not a threat.
When you write “Headache” you imply distress or setback — In reality, @AlikoDangote ‘s Tanga project aligns with Uganda’s long-standing push for value addition (refining instead of exporting raw crude) and energy security.
Media should support regional projects and avoid the now common spun through a narrow national lens (“Uganda vs. Tanzania” or “threat to Hoima”).
On your birthday, @mkainerugaba; release all political prisoners. The problem with Uganda is that those who imprison others have never themselves seen the inside of a jail.
Former U.S. president Barack Obama and New York mayor Zohran Mamdani sang "the wheels on the bus go round and round" at a child care centre in New York. Both men were then mobbed by children as they sat on the floor for a photo.
Dear @mtnug, @Airtel_Ug and other service providers in Uganda.
Ugandans are tired. Data here drains way too fast for the price we pay 1GB can’t even last a normal day without heavy use. Yet in other countries, people use a few gigabytes for days, even weeks, without stress.
It honestly makes us wonder, are the gigabytes we buy in Uganda really the same, or are they quietly behaving like megabytes compared to elsewhere? Because the difference is too obvious to ignore.
We’re not asking for miracles. We’re asking for fairness, transparency, and real value. Let people understand what they’re paying for, and fix the experience so data actually lasts the way it should.
For God and my country.
I am deeply saddened by the disturbing incident today at an infants school in Ggaba where four innocent souls were stabbed to death. It is very very disturbing. I want to thank the security forces who swiftly responded before more kids lost their lives. With the culprit apprehended, i’m sure justice will be served. My heartfelt sympathies to the families of these innocent souls, the school community and all those affected.
My prayer is that we don’t take this as a mere isolated incident but rather a reminder to revise safety measures at our schools.
May the souls of the innocent souls rest in eternal peace.