The Observer (Kampala)
Website: http://www.observer.ug/
August 01
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Uganda: Maurice Kirya - the Mwoyo Visionary
A few years ago, the global soundscape was taken by storm when an Afro-spotting kid from Uganda ignited passions everywhere with his guitar and soulful lyrics. Read more »
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Uganda: Handicraft Trader Reaps From Recycling
It is a story of how they penetrated into the international market, and made a name for themselves. Kinawataka women make crafts such as handbags, sports bags, belts, purses, table... Read more »
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Uganda: Govt Denies Shortage of ARVs
The Minister of State minister for Health, Elioda Tumwesigye told a news conference at the Uganda Media Centre yesterday that; "the Ministry of Health would like to assure the... Read more »
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Uganda: Govt Sued Over Drink-Driving Crackdown
Just as the public debate over the police crackdown on drink-driving was dying down, a city lawyer has sued police for illegally arresting people allegedly driving under the... Read more »
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Uganda: City Dude - Dude's Stand On Homosexuality
I was struggling with a way to describe it till she came to my rescue. NTV's Patrick Kamara 'unveiled' Owobusobozi Bisaka. To his followers, he is god. His following has continued... Read more »
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Uganda: UBL Boosts Kabaka's Coronation With Sh100 Million
Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL), under its flagship brand Bell Larger, has injected Shs 100m as lead sponsor for Kabaka Ronald Mutebi's 20th coronation anniversary. Read more »
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Uganda: Men, Embrace the Girl in You
That guy is in love with the girl inside of him and indulges her every whim. In his sky blue bag, there is a pack of pocket tissue, a clean hankie and lip balm that he uses... Read more »
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Uganda: Weekend Guide - Bride and Groom Expo
This weekend, come to UMA Show grounds to interact with decoration gurus, cake makers, event planners and service providers who will help you make your wedding a day to remember.... Read more »
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Uganda: Just Writing - Real Men Protect Women, Buy Them Flowers
You know just like a missing dot, this came in at the right time and came to stay. I was actually supposed to be in class by 9:30am because I am reading for my accountancy course,... Read more »
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Uganda: Ruparelia Group Injects Sh105 zmillion in Kampala Festival
With the Ruparelia Group's contribution, city dwellers and all well-wishers who are gearing up for the October Kampala City Festival have a reason to smile even bigger. Read more »
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Uganda: Metrosexual - Gear Up for the Rainy Season
It is, therefore, needless to emphasise that this calls for a change in regard to your wardrobe. Sadly, not many geezers understand this--nothing looks as awful as a... Read more »
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Uganda: Affaire De Citron At Jazz Ville
Saturday evening, music, fashion and poetry will come together at Jazz Ville bar and restaurant in Bugolobi in a show dubbed, Affaire de' Citron (French, for Lemon Affair). Read more »
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Uganda: A Toast to the Kabaka, Buganda and Uganda [editorial]
In the late 1980s when President Museveni encountered a group of Buganda monarchy agitators, including energetic youths, calling for the restoration of their kingdom, he was... Read more »
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Uganda: Papa Talk - How to Go About With a Favourite Child
The favourite child phenomenon is as old as Biblical/Quranic times and the most classic one is captured by the story of Joseph (or Yusuf). Joseph, according to holy narratives, was... Read more »
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Uganda: Luuka - Where Mothers Deliver On Verandahs
There you find Sarah Nairuba attending to her son who is on drip with the bottle tied to a windowpane. Some of the windows are propped up by used boxes and polythene bags, exposing... Read more »
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Uganda: Mama Musiime - Be the Role Model for Your Children
A famous saying goes that the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. Other, such as "a chip off the old block", "like father, like son" and "she lives up to the family name," mean... Read more »
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Uganda: Babe of the Week - Musiimenta Works Through Charity to Fashion
Linda Musiimenta, a fashion designer with Trendy Fashions is living her dream. Read more »
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Uganda: MPs Semujju, Otto, Sekikuubo Suspended
What began as a peaceful and warm session of Parliament today turned chaotic as MPs fought to block passage of the Public Order Management Bill that regulates public rallies and... Read more »
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Uganda: Army Promotions - Museveni Sued
In a move that could shake President Museveni's tight control of the army, a group of MPs and a political activist have petitioned the East African Court of Justice, accusing the... Read more »
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Uganda: FUBA League First Round Report Card
Ahead of this weekend's start of the Airtel Fuba League second round of matches, Felix Eupal analyses the major talking points from the first round that may shape the rest of the... Read more »
July 31
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Uganda: Niringiye - Museveni Bought Bishops
Bishop Zac Niringiye, arguably religion's loudest critical voice of President Museveni's rule, used a Muslim Youth convention to launch a scathing attack on religious leaders in... Read more »
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Uganda: Mengo SS Tops Makerere Admissions
Mengo SS yesterday found themselves in the rare position of topping private admissions to Makerere University, with 195 students ahead of St Mary's SS Kitende at 178. Read more »
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Uganda: I Literally Cried in Office, Says Lukwago
Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago, accused by 17 KCCA councillors of abuse of office, incompetence, misconduct and misbehaviour, testified before the Justice Catherine... Read more »
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Uganda: Mustafa Adrisi Died a Pauper
A presidential send-off worth Shs 100m in condolences was not enough to mitigate the pain former Vice President Mustafa Adrisi's relatives are still smarting from as they watched... Read more »
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Uganda: Panic As Aronda Bites
Gen Aronda Nyakairima's first six days as minister of Internal Affairs have come with changes that have caused panic amongst the employees at the ministry. Read more »
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