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A Nation Held Hostage: Nalukoola’s Fall and Uganda’s Politics of Vanity

Baba TVMay 27, 2025

By Samuel Mwesigwa The High Court in Kampala has nullified the election of Hon. Nalukoola Luyimbazi as the Member of Parliament for Kawempe North, citing widespread electoral irregularities and disenfranchisement. The ruling followed a petition by NRM candidate Faridah Nambi, who claimed that over 16,654 registered voters, including herself, were unable to vote due to...

Kyabazinga Launches 2nd MTN Masaza Cycling Competition

Baba TVJanuary 24, 2025

The second edition of the MTN-Busoga Masaza Cycling Competition was officially launched at the Busoga Kingdom Headquarters in Bugembe, Jinja City, with His Majesty, the Kyabazinga of Busoga, as the chief guest and a participant in the cycling event. The competition, aimed at inspiring men and boys to take the lead in the fight against...

Busoga Leaders Urged to Prioritize Fight Against Teenage Pregnancies

Baba TVJanuary 24, 2025

Leaders across various sectors within the Busoga Kingdom have been called upon to intensify efforts in combating the rising rates of teenage pregnancies in the region. This call for action comes as statistics released by the United Nations reveal that Busoga has the highest rate of teenage pregnancies in Uganda. In a passionate appeal, a...

Uganda Premier League: Second Round Fixtures for 2024/25 Season Released

Baba TVJanuary 24, 2025

The Uganda Premier League Secretariat has officially released the fixtures for the second round of the 2024/25 season, with matches set to commence on Tuesday, 11th February 2025. Initially scheduled to resume in March 2025, the league’s restart has been brought forward following the postponement of the African Nations Championship (CHAN). Matchday 15 will kick...

CHAN 2024: CAF Disqualifies Congo, Awards Equatorial Guinea Ticket

Baba TVJanuary 24, 2025

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has disqualified Congo from the 2024 Championship of African Nations (CHAN) following an eligibility dispute, BSNSports.com.ng reports. Equatorial Guinea complained, alleging that Congo had fielded an ineligible player, Mankou Nguembete Japhet Eloi, during their qualifier matches. It was revealed that Congo failed to provide a valid license to clear...

2024 PLE: Boys Lead as Overall Pass Rate Rises to 91.8%

Baba TVJanuary 24, 2025

The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has reported an improvement in the overall performance of candidates in the 2024 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE), despite a slight decrease in the number of students achieving Division One compared to the previous year. During the official release of results at State House, Nakasero on January 23, UNEB Chairperson...

Mental health experts call for trauma prevention investment

Baba TVJanuary 24, 2025

A lot of funding is spent on finding statistics on trauma yet these funds could have been better utilised to finance the prevention of trauma, a mental health expert has said.“We need to invest in systems to prevent trauma as opposed to investing in finding statistics on trauma,” Dr Moses Mukasa Bwesige (PhD), an experienced...

South Sudan shuts down social media for three months

Baba TVJanuary 24, 2025

South Sudan government on Wednesday directed telecom firms to block access to social media sites like Facebook and Tiktok as it reacted to mounting revenge violence in the country. The country’s telecommunications regulator, the National Communication Authority (NCA), ordered a social media shutdown for up to three months, effective Wednesday night. It explained that the...

Gabon sets April 12 as election date to end military rule

Baba TVJanuary 24, 2025

Gabon will hold a presidential election on April 12, the council of ministers said. The West African country is currently ruled by the military following a coup in August 2023. “Under this decree, the electoral college is convened on Saturday, April 12, 2025,” a government statement, issued late Wednesday after a ministerial cabinet meeting, said. The...

Kampala’s Garbage Management Crisis

Baba TVJanuary 24, 2025

Kampala, Uganda’s capital city, is facing a mounting garbage crisis, with city authorities estimating that 108 billion Ugandan shillings are needed to effectively manage and resolve the growing waste problem. The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has acknowledged that the current waste collection systems are overwhelmed, leading to littered streets, clogged drainage systems, and increased...

UPDF Confirms Retirement of Lieutenant General Peter Elwelu

By Jengo Eria The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has confirmed the upcoming retirement of Lieutenant General Peter Elwelu, former Deputy Commander of Defence Forces (CDF). General Elwelu is set to retire on July 31st, 2025.According to the UPDF, General Elwelu has completed the necessary documentation process at the UPDF headquarters in Mbuya. He is...

A Nation Held Hostage: Nalukoola’s Fall and Uganda’s Politics of Vanity

Hundreds Run for a Cause in Jinja City Marathon 2025

By Samuel Mwesigwa The Jinja City Marathon 2025 brought together hundreds of enthusiastic runners, all united by a shared purpose: to raise funds for Mama Kits and incubators for Health Centre IVs in Jinja City. Organized by Fundamental Initiative for Sustainable Transformation (FIST-Uganda), the event featured races in four categories: 2km, 5km, 10km, and 21km....

UPDF Launches Scientific Committee To Strengthen Disease Surveillance.

By Jengo Eria The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has established its inaugural Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC), a milestone initiative designed to enhance disease surveillance and bolster the military’s readiness to respond to emerging health threats. Chaired by Prof Dr Moses Joloba of Makerere University, the committee brings together leading experts including Prof Byarugaba Denis...

SILVER JUBILEE- CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE TO THE TWEGAITE INTERNATIONAL FROM THE DIRECTOR GENERAL BCD

By Mwesigwa Samuel 23rd May 2025 H.E Victor Lukandwa,President Twegaite InternationalMinneapolis, Minnesota, USA All the People of Busoga in the US Diaspora On behalf of the Busoga Consortium for Development (BCD) commonly referred to as “Busoga Consortium”, I congratulate you on marking 25 years of significant growth, progress, resilience and unity as Twegiate International fraternity...

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