Author: Irene Ageno Julu

Last week was historic as the Queen of Buganda Nnaabagereka launched her autobiography titled ‘The Nnaabagereka of Buganda Sylvia Nagginda Luswata’ in a colorful ceremony at Sheraton Hotel in Kampala on 23rd March 2023. The ceremony which was graced and presided over by Arch-Bishop Kazimba Mugalu had great reviews from different dignitaries. In attendance were representatives from Buganda Kingdom Kabaka’s uncle Ssaabaganzi Emmanuel Ssekitoleko, the Ssaabalangira Godfrey Musange among others, USA Ambassador Brown, former Vision Group CEO Mr. Robert Kabushenga, politicians, NGOs, Civil Society. In her memoir Nnaabagereka narrates her experiences as a traditional queen amidst modernity and how destiny…

The law is not the first but could be the first in the world to ban identifying as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer(LGBTQ). Members of Parliament yesterday 22nd March 2023 overwhelmingly passed the anti-homosexuality bill pending President Museveni’s signature. In 2013 amidst all foreign intimidation the President signed the bill into law, though the implementation was weak. MP David Bahati said during the debate that God is unhappy with whatever is happening…and for that reason voted for the bill to protect the sovereignty of the country. Legislators amended significant part of the original draft law with more emphasis to…

There’s no spiritual, emotion and physical health without mental health. Man fellowship with God through the spirit but this happen through the soul. The soul constitutes the mind, will and emotions; the mind has the conscious, sub-conscious and unconscious. For us to focus and fellowship with the lord, our unconscious mind which is 80% of the mind has to be in a healthy state. The inner child therefore is that part of the mind that retains its innocence, creativity and wonders towards life. Most times the wounds start from the womb during pregnancy and when we are born. Causes of…

It’s alleged that the Minister for Karamoja affairs Mary Goretti Kitutu was involved in theft and abuse of office by violating the process of distribution of iron sheets which led to the arrest of some family members who were suspected to be beneficiaries. Office of the Prime Minister had secured iron sheets through affirmative action programmes to Karamoja, Teso, Northern Uganda, Luwero Triangle, Bunyoro and the department of Disaster Preparedness and Management. On that note, the MP’s of Karamoja region coupled with several other MPs have tabled a Censure against the Minister. It has become rather common that Ministers not…

More than 87 million eligible voters casted their ballot on Saturday for the Presidential race and governors amidst claims of delays and election malpractices. The race which was highly contested involved former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of Peoples Democratic Party, Lagos Governor Bola Tinubu of Progressive Congress, Peter Obi of Labor Party who had dominance on message of change and other candidates. The best candidate for Presidency would be one to address the failures of President Muhammad Buhari in fields of insecurity, unemployment, poverty and inflation which is eating up the economy despite the wealth in several minerals. Independent National…

Sold out! After a drastic postponement, yesterday 24th Feb Chameleone proved indeed he’s the legend in Uganda Music industry with a mega success as Lugogo Cricket oval was full to the brim with family and friends support too. The highly anticipated and budgeted concert stunned thousands of fans country wide with scramble for VIP seats. Several local artistes from Weasle, Pallaso, Jackie Chandiru and many others. The legend complimented his fans on embarrassing his enemies by turning up in big numbers, describing himself as Uganda’s valuable asset. Chameleon who started his career in the late 90s while in Kenya while…

The Graduation week finally ends with thousands of fresh graduates from the 73rd Makerere University Graduation ceremony joining the labor market amidst raging unemployment level. The Minister of Education, First lady Hon. Janet.K Museveni addressed the congregation and called upon the council, parents and graduands to fight against the moral decay in society through participating in campaigns named ‘Makerere says no to HIV/AIDS and corruption. In attendance was Prof.Wendy Thomson CBE, the Vice Chancellor of the University of London as recognised by Vice Chancellor Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe. Chancellor Prof. Ezra Suruma conferred degrees and diploma to thousands of students from…

Despite the slide delay, Ministry of Education and Sports finally released the 2022 Primary Leaving Examinations today Friday 27th. Though currently the results are not available for physical access, UNEB encourages parents to electronically access their children’s results through Tele-communication help lines via text messages. 832,810 candidates sat exams from 14,153 centers with 51.9% female, 48.1% Male, 583,769 private students. Male candidates topped performance in three subjects that is; Sciences, Mathematics and Social Studies whereas female toped in English Language. Persons with Disability registered improvement in grades with one emerging ungraded. Candidates of non-UPE performed better as observed in the…

MPs to vote on Namuganza’s Censure today 23rd January chaired by the Deputy Speaker Rt.Hon.Thomas Tayebwa. It’s alleged that Namuganza took to social media and television opinions questioning the operations, powers and integrity of the presiding officers of Parliament to form advocate committees. It’s stated that her social media remarks imputed improper motives on Parliament. Several MPs including Hon. Medard Ssegona and Gilbert Olanya described the act as disrespectful, lacks humility to Parliament and suggested her appointment to be recalled. Whereas Namuganza regrets her statements, responding to PM Robinnah Nabanjja and other Legislators, Majority MPs believes she is not remorseful…

The reason many believers pray and yield no fruits is because they are not living a Holy life. The power of Holiness is talking about a holy life. The more we put off the old man, we invite God’s presence towards us. Ephesians 4:22-24; the new man here is reference to Genesis 1:6, man was created in God’s image. Man was given consciousness, will and emotions, with all these attributes man became higher than her creations. This conformity between man and God gives us the power to commune with Him. This was the powerful opening ministration for Holy Communion service…