Former Straight Talk Africa Host, Shaka Ssali is Dead

Veteran journalist and former host of Voice of America’s “Straight Talk Africa,” Shaka Ssali, is dead. Ssali (71), fled Uganda in 1976, earned a doctorate from UCLA and received numerous accolades, including a United Nations Peacekeeping Special Achievement Award in International Journalism. He retired in 2021 after a distinguished career. His contributions to journalism and […]

SAD! Student Kills Self By Drowning After Receiving Disappointing S6 Results

It’s a sad moment to the parents of Alvin, a student who allegedly drowned after receiving what he termed as disappointing Senior Six UNEB results. Patrick Onyango, the Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson has confirmed Alvin’s alleged suicide. Onyango told this website that on Monday, March 17, 2025 at 4:00pm, police received a report about a […]

Museveni Orders Overhaul of Passport, National ID Issuance System

President Yoweri Museveni has issued an Executive Order mandating a comprehensive review of the passport and national identity document issuance process, following numerous complaints about the treatment of applicants by immigration and identification authorities. In his directive, Museveni stressed that the issue lies not with the law but with its implementation. “I have consistently received […]

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