“Okunyaga” is a result of a frustrated contract, so accepted by law, no custom or practice supersedes tradition and don’t forget the Karooza 🧪 chemistry . The rest of your herd could voluntarily walk to my ranch including Ihinda rya Kahinda.😂😂
Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry into the USA ahead of the World Cup, has now been appointed by UEFA to officiate PSG vs. Aston Villa in the Super Cup final.
The new ‘novel’ by @bazanye is such a trip into Ugandan culture. It’s humor, tropes and great writing! That’s why we’ve chosen it for this month’s book club @JavaHouseUG
Get yourself a copy, read it and let’s meet on 27th in Naguru
There is no 28billion to pay intern doctors in the budget Museveni is presenting today, no 8billion for UNEB to train teachers on how to mark new syllabus, no 3.5billion to complete new syllabus but there is 211billion for welfare and entertainment for big people, 536 billion for special meals and drinks for big people, 196 billion for big people to donate, 17 billion for firewood, gas and charcoal and 2.6 trillion for classified expenditure!
What has happened at the #2026WorldCup over the last 48 hours:
• Swiss footballer Embolo's visa was put under review and he was only able to join his team days later.
• Iraqi national team player Aymen Hussein was held for questioning for nearly 7 hours upon entering the United States.
• The Iranian national team spent days dealing with visa procedures at the U.S. Consulate in Türkiye. The U.S. only allowed them entry on match days. Fifteen members of the delegation were denied visas.
• Omar Abdulkadir Artan, named CAF's Best African Referee of 2025, was denied a visa. Despite travelling to the U.S. with a diplomatic passport, he was refused entry and sent back. FIFA announced that he will not be able to officiate at the tournament.
• The South African national team arrived in the United States much later than planned because part of the delegation was not granted visas.
• Members of the Senegal national team staff were forced to remove their shoes and subjected to lengthy searches, sparking accusations of racism.
• The Uzbekistan national team was searched with bomb-sniffing dogs and the footage went viral in international media.
• Some Scottish supporters, despite being eligible to enter the U.S. visa-free under the ESTA programme, had their travel authorisations revoked just days before departure.
• Many supporters who had already bought tickets and booked accommodation had their visa applications rejected, resulting in financial losses.
“You cannot say that you have Shs158 billion to purchase cars for MPs and then claim that you do not have Shs 28 billion to pay medical interns’ allowances, with the excuse that it would crush the economy. By the way, doctors are rarely in the hospitals. It is the medical interns who are everywhere doing the donkey work,” Archbishop Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu
READ:👉https://t.co/D8WKodSg45
#MonitorUpdates
I would like to share a personal reflection on the ongoing conversations around citizenship, identity, and public service in Uganda. I was born and raised in Uganda. It is the country that shaped me, educated me, gave me opportunities, and allowed me to serve to the best of my ability. When my Ugandan passport was revoked years ago, it was one of the most difficult experiences of my life. It felt deeply personal and, at the time, heartbreaking. I was asked to choose between aspects of my identity that, to me, had never been in conflict. After much reflection, I decided that what mattered most was my ability to continue living, working, and contributing to the country I call home. I subsequently obtained a Rwandan passport and a work permit. While the process brought inconvenience and frustration, it never stopped me from continuing to work, build, contribute, and serve alongside fellow Ugandans. Though I am of Rwandan heritage, I have always considered myself Ugandan in every meaningful sense of the word, having lived here my entire life. That experience taught me an important lesson: service to one’s country is not measured solely by the passport one carries, but by the contribution one makes, the values one upholds, and the commitment one demonstrates to the people around them. As we debate recent appointments and questions of citizenship, I believe our focus should remain on competence, integrity, service, and the value individuals can bring to Uganda. Institutions responsible for appointments should be allowed to perform their duties, while the rest of us assess leaders by the impact they make.
Uganda’s story has always been one of diverse communities, cultures, and histories living alongside one another. Our identities are often more interconnected than we sometimes acknowledge. That diversity should be a source of strength rather than division. I also wish to say this respectfully: those who seek to inflame tensions or claim to speak for all Banyarwanda do not speak for me. I have never denied my heritage, nor have I ever stopped loving Uganda. The loss of a passport did not diminish my affection for this country or my desire to contribute to its future. We are a peaceful people. We are neighbours, colleagues, friends, and family members. The conversations we have today will shape the country our children inherit tomorrow. Let us therefore choose wisdom over anger, unity over division, and dialogue over suspicion. I love Uganda, and I remain grateful for all it has given me. I also remember a time when many people of Rwandan heritage living in Uganda felt unable to openly acknowledge that part of who they were. We have made significant progress since then. Let us not move backwards. Let us continue building a society where people are judged by their character, contribution, and commitment to the common good.
Peace, respect, and togetherness must always come first #peace #respect #love #understanding
June is Men's Mental Health Awareness Month.
Today or this week, call a man in your life and ask:
"How are you really doing?"
Listen without judgement. Men need support too.
#MOHatWork | #MentalkUG26
"Like every young person who really aspires to do better, you leave this country and you go to different countries, trying to work there, and you get some money.."
Good.
Let me add the context you have left out.
The death was a Congolese national who’d travelled to Uganda as a health tourist.
Do not lump us with the DRC. It’s misinformation to do so.
The real Ebola problem is in the East of DRC.
Because of reckless narratives, livelihoods are being destroyed in Uganda.
Entire industries are being affected.
Hello Stranger,
I don’t know you & you don’t know me but I’d like to tell you that I see you. You’re probably carrying a heavy weight right now and going through the most; life has been hard on you lately.
But don’t despair and don’t give up.
Time comes in this life & things become heavy. And because you’re used to being the strong person, no one sees your pain, no one sees that you’re quietly falling apart on the inside and no one sees that you’re considering giving up.
I’m just here to tell you that you do not have to carry the burden all by yourself.
It is absolutely okay to be tired. It’s okay to feel confused and lost. It’s okay to be discouraged and it’s very okay to be overwhelmed. Life gets tricky & struggling does not make you weak or wimpy - it simply makes you human.
Your goodness & worth are not measured by how many good days you have or how productive you are. It’s not about how well you mask that pain or how much money is in your bank account.
You’re worthy & you matter simply because you exist - that’s it. Even on the days when you feel broken, confused, lost, unwanted, or emotionally exhausted, you’re still deserving of kindness, peace & love.
And if other people can’t give you that kindness, peace & love, at least give it to yourself.
Dear Stranger, please be gentle with yourself. Rest as much as you need to. Cry as much as you need to. Start over as many times as you need to. Healing is not a straight line and no one tows the same path.
And even if it doesn’t feel like it right now, there is still plenty of good ahead of you. There are many conversations that will make you smile again, opportunities that will restore your hope, and people who will appreciate the burden you carry.
You’ve survived every difficult day up to this point - pat yourself on the back. That strength is still inside you, even if you can’t feel it today.
Dear stranger, I don’t know you but I’m rooting for you. ❤️
When I say modern-day dating has become miserable and is more of a humiliation ritual than love, this is what I mean.
Look at her texts and the misery in her life. she tried to put in her best effort and wanted to talk to him, but instead, she became meme material on the internet because he wanted some likes and validation.