Author: Irene Ageno Julu

The late Speaker Jacob Oulanyah laid to rest in his ancestral home in Lalogi, Omoro District. Jacob Oulanyah passed on about three weeks ago as announced by President Museveni on 20th March at the University of Washington Medical Centre in Seattle, US where he was receiving specialised treatment for Cancer. The late’s remains was repatriated by the state last Friday, welcomed, eulogised in Parliament and at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds as provided for in the Constitution of Uganda. His body was on Wednesday airlifted to his final resting place in Lalogi in his home where he was accorded state burial. The…

It’s Deep! Pastor Jessica Kayanja of the Miracle Centre Cathedral yesterday during the Lunch Hour Preaching famously known as ‘Marriage Now’ uttered bitterly at women who claim to have values but claim Married men. Though she didn’t mention names, she alludes to the current situation of Pastor Bujingo, Teddy and Susan Makula. A case of infidelity, divorce that interested believers, lawyers and Pastors Nation wide. Jessica expressed her disgust on the women who intentionally date married men for financial support, forgetting how far their ‘uncaring wives’ have for years struggled tirelessly  to build the future which they admire and desire.…

Starting a business is a very smart move and a great step to becoming self-employed and a boss of your own, however the prize comes with challenges. Most successful entrepreneurs started with little and earned greatness. Starting a business with little or no capital can prove dangerous especially when resources are used up but technically when focusing on small scale, it is always advisable to start something that pays you back as quick as possible so that it’s dependable, otherwise if you have another source of income in the mean time then patience will work very well. A few things…

Russian President Vladimir Putin fires back at the West.Yesterday on a televised address, Putin issued an ultimatum for it’s partners purchasing Oil and Gas especially those he termed as ‘unfriendly’ specifically the EU and others to make payments in Ruble in Russian banks.This came after several crippling economic sections was levied on Russia by United States of America, European Union and Australia as retaliation to Russia’s intervention in Ukraine in March 2022.President Vladimir added that if Russia can’t purchase anything then others shouldn’t too. A certain percentage of economists and political analysts did see this coming however Russia still remains…

By now we are all well acquainted with the Sunday drama at the 94th Academy Awards where Chris Rock the comedian and Co-host was slapped by Oscar winner Will Smith for cracking a joke on his wife Jada Smith Pinkett. Jada Pinkett suffers from Alopecia a medical term for baldness. The actress made known her condition in 2018 on a live television and since then her life hasn’t been the same. Fans for both Will and Chris have applauded them for the apology. Both have come out publicly to criticise the manner in which they behaved. Whereas Chris apologised for…

Following a series of events around the health and death of former Speaker Jocob Oulanyah, the Chief Justice who was a close friend to the late was forced to stand with him as he tried tk explain the need for state intervention in his health, which led him to make unwelcomed remarks. Alfonse owiny Dollo, in his attempt to support government intervention reference His Majesty the Kabaka of Buganda. Claiming just like Oulanyah he was also airlifted to Germany for treatment therefore it wasn’t uncalled demonstration in the Diaspora against the Speaker. However, with many concerns from Parliament and public,…

Today 25th March 2022 could be a new beginning for both the former Deputy Speaker Among and Hon. Zaake following his Censure as Parliamentary Commissioner early March.The two legislators were captured during the voting of Speaker and Deputy Speaker at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds hugging and laughing it off. The humour and body language says it all. A gesture which proves that both parties are in peace or are willing to sort their differences.its noted that Hon. Among Annet who is the NRM sole candidate could become the Speaker of the 11th Parliament replacing the late Rt.Hon.Jacob Oulanyah who succumbed to…

It’s been two years of tragedy from the virus that left the world with the worst death toll since World War 2 and the Spanish Flu with thousands of deaths world wide and trauma on the survivors. From lockdowns to lost of jobs which had great impacts on the socio-economic lives of individuals as well as a fall in economic growth in several economies especially in low developed countries. However, we can’t continuously dwell on the severity of the virus without focusing on the mental health of survivors. Covid-19 survivors discharged from hospitals usually experienced post-traumatic stress, anxiety, loneliness, bereavement,…

President Museveni announced the death of Speaker Jacob Oulanyah on Sunday 20th March at 10.30 am. The President claims he delayed the announcement to allow his family get the information first. However there had been several suspicions revolving his death since last week with several public figures and Ugandans posting obituary and pointing fingers.Jacob Oulanyah had been receiving treatment in Seattle USA and was under the care of both family and government entities. Oulanyah’s death is linked to terminal illness however it’s not yet clear what killed him.The Speaker since the election in earlier 2021 had gone silent from Parliamentary…

The tycoon who is megaly praised in Northern Uganda’s media, Lira specifically has again made headlines in the North for being promisculous! His relationships with young budding talented ladies is no secret as his nudes leaked out during the week causing panic amongst all employees in Qfm Lira and Frontpage Longue. Well, as we all know karma real and whats done in the dark comes to light…It is confirmed that the nudes leaked is linked to several ladies from recently crowned Miss Lira, NBS’s co-host Shakira to one of the daughter of Hon. MP of Lira District Linda Auma and…