Author: Lukwago Hanan
TikTok is Setting the Talking Pace Nationally While UCC is Focusing on Banning Songs. By Lukanga Samuel In today’s Uganda, the rhythm of public discourse is increasingly dictated not by regulators or traditional media institutions, but by the fast-moving, algorithm-driven currents of social media particularly TikTok. As conversations surge and evolve in real time online, the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), once envisioned as a central guide in shaping responsible communication, appears preoccupied with narrower interventions such as banning songs. This mismatch raises important questions about priorities, influence, and relevance in a rapidly changing information ecosystem. Across the country, TikTok trends…
Supreme LeaderMojtaba Khamenei has declared that Iran stands on the brink of becoming a major power, signaling what he calls a “new era” of control over the Strait of Hormuz. In a direct warning to southern Arab nations, he urged leaders not to fall for “false promises,” framing Iran’s rise as nothing short of a historic shift. His words suggest a growing confidence in Tehran’s ability to shape the balance of power in one of the world’s most critical regions. With global energy routes and regional alliances at stake, the message is unmistakable: Iran believes the future of the Gulf…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni today delivered a lecture to a delegation from the Egyptian Armed Forces Staff and Command College at the National Leadership Institute (NALI), highlighting key issues surrounding the Nile Basin and Africa’s development trajectory. In his address, the President emphasized that the core challenge facing the Nile Basin is not rooted in colonial-era agreements, but rather in the persistent underdevelopment across tropical regions. He pointed to limited access to electricity, low levels of industrialisation, and the growing impact of climate change as the real obstacles to sustainable water management. President Museveni underscored that the long-term solution lies…
From Legal Battles to Triumphant Victories: Why Solit Advocates & Solicitors is the Talk of Mukono Imagine facing a complicated land dispute that has drained your peace for months. Your property feels uncertain, court dates are fast approaching, and every lawyer you consult seems either overwhelmed or unsure. In moments like these, what you truly need is not just legal advice—but confidence, clarity, and results. That is where Solit Advocates & Solicitors steps in. Based in Mukono on Glam apartments first floor room 1 ,this fast-rising law firm has quietly built a reputation for excellence, reliability, and results-driven advocacy. Under…
The Office of the National Chairman (ONC), under the leadership of Senior Presidential Advisor Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo, has officially confirmed its support for the upcoming 13th Kabaka Birthday Run, reinforcing national efforts to combat HIV/AIDS. The annual run, scheduled for April 12, 2026, will be held under the theme “Men for Good Health to Save the Girl Child and the Fight to End HIV/AIDS by 2030.” This year’s focus places strong emphasis on the role of men in promoting responsible health practices, reducing new HIV infections, and safeguarding the wellbeing of families and communities. In a significant show of commitment,…
To understand the new politics stance and other pro nationals of recent times, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. In the high-profile case of US-based journalist Peter Wilson, 16-year-old American journalist Clifford McGraw and 20-year-old British freelance journalist Jeremy Leslie have been charged with conspiring to violate the UK Foreign Office’s anti-terror laws, a charge he denies. On Monday, UK attorney Andy McDonald revealed that he had spoken. “Few worry about catching Covid anymore, as it’s just a matter of time before they do,” says Tea, a teacher at a school for…
To understand the new politics stance and other pro nationals of recent times, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. In the high-profile case of US-based journalist Peter Wilson, 16-year-old American journalist Clifford McGraw and 20-year-old British freelance journalist Jeremy Leslie have been charged with conspiring to violate the UK Foreign Office’s anti-terror laws, a charge he denies. On Monday, UK attorney Andy McDonald revealed that he had spoken. “Few worry about catching Covid anymore, as it’s just a matter of time before they do,” says Tea, a teacher at a school for…
To understand the new politics stance and other pro nationals of recent times, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. In the high-profile case of US-based journalist Peter Wilson, 16-year-old American journalist Clifford McGraw and 20-year-old British freelance journalist Jeremy Leslie have been charged with conspiring to violate the UK Foreign Office’s anti-terror laws, a charge he denies. On Monday, UK attorney Andy McDonald revealed that he had spoken. “Few worry about catching Covid anymore, as it’s just a matter of time before they do,” says Tea, a teacher at a school for…
To understand the new politics stance and other pro nationals of recent times, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. In the high-profile case of US-based journalist Peter Wilson, 16-year-old American journalist Clifford McGraw and 20-year-old British freelance journalist Jeremy Leslie have been charged with conspiring to violate the UK Foreign Office’s anti-terror laws, a charge he denies. On Monday, UK attorney Andy McDonald revealed that he had spoken. “Few worry about catching Covid anymore, as it’s just a matter of time before they do,” says Tea, a teacher at a school for…
To understand the new politics stance and other pro nationals of recent times, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. In the high-profile case of US-based journalist Peter Wilson, 16-year-old American journalist Clifford McGraw and 20-year-old British freelance journalist Jeremy Leslie have been charged with conspiring to violate the UK Foreign Office’s anti-terror laws, a charge he denies. On Monday, UK attorney Andy McDonald revealed that he had spoken. “Few worry about catching Covid anymore, as it’s just a matter of time before they do,” says Tea, a teacher at a school for…