Devon Ssuubi

Kampala

Writer and Photographer at Freelance

writer and photographer.@hnhfoodbank | @observerug Whn lyf gives u lemonade, make lemons.Lyf will be like what?

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Uganda to produce 52,000MW by 2040, says minister Nankabirwa

1 week ago | observer.ug | Devon Ssuubi

Ruth Nakabirwa, the minister of Energy and Mineral Development, says Uganda plans to produce more than 52,000 megawatts of electricity by 2040 to meet the country’s growing demand for electricity. She said this is part of the government’s 2023 Energy Transition Plan, which aims at supporting industrial growth and national development.
Courtroom tension peaks as witness admits police form suggested Katanga suicide

1 week ago | observer.ug | Ashley Aisha Aine |Devon Ssuubi

The High court in Kampala on Monday resumed hearing the murder trial of Molly Katanga and four others, with testimony from a government analyst seen as crucial to the prosecution’s case. Inside Courtroom 3, a subdued atmosphere hung over the proceedings as legal teams, journalists, and a small number of tightly vetted spectators leaned forward to catch every detail.
Your report is full of lies-Katanga defense dismisses gunshot residue analysis

3 weeks ago | observer.ug | Ashley Aisha Aine |Devon Ssuubi

The murder trial of Uganda vs Molly Katanga and Four Others resumed last Monday with the twelfth prosecution witness, Dr Jaffar Kisitu—a forensic chemist with the Uganda Police Forensic Examination department—undergoing cross-examination by the defense. During the session, defense counsel McDosman Kabega questioned the chain of custody of the exhibits.
Why Merry Hearts Tumbeetu’s Ivan Ssenjovu changed his name from Ssekimpi

3 weeks ago | observer.ug | Devon Ssuubi

If you enjoy Ugandan TikTok content, you have probably come across one or two videos of the Merry Hearts Tumbeetu Comedy. The duo is making a name for themselves in the comedy arena; in 2023, they won the award for Best Upcoming Comedy Duo at Comedy Store Awards. Quick Talk sat down with IVAN SSENJOVU, one half of the duo, to discuss their two-and-a-half-year journey in comedy. Hi Tumbeetu, nice to meet you! Quick Talk is such a fan of you! Nice to meet you as well. How is the going?
Katanga trial: Defense challenges forensic report, exhibit chain of custody

1 month ago | observer.ug | Aine Ashley Aisha |Devon Ssuubi

The high-profile trial in the case of Uganda vs. Molly Katanga and four others resumed on March 31, 2025, with the prosecution presenting two additional witnesses in an attempt to further implicate the primary accused, Molly Katanga, in the alleged murder of her husband, Henry Katanga, who died from a gunshot wound on November 2, 2023. One of the prosecution’s key witnesses was Derrick Nasawali, a forensic examiner specializing in ballistics and tool marks at the Uganda Police Force.
BRAC seeks to improve Kawempe hospital’s maternal centre

1 month ago | observer.ug | Devon Ssuubi

In celebration of their 53rd anniversary, BRAC Uganda has donated essential medical supplies worth Shs 20 million to Kawempe national referral hospital to improve maternal and child healthcare. Among the items donated were mama kits, pads, soap, and movable Sato Pan toilets to enhance hygiene and care for mothers post-delivery, thereby reducing the risks of infections and complications and ultimately supporting the well-being of mothers and their newborns.
Katanga trial: Forensics examiner explains police-retrieved data

1 month ago | observer.ug | Aine Ashley Aisha |Devon Ssuubi

The trial in the murder of Henry Katanga was supposed to have resumed on March 10 but was adjourned to the following day as per the registrar’s instruction from the trial judge. On March 11, Justice Rosette Kania greets everyone and the trial kicks off. Samali Wakhooli, the assistant DPP appears on behalf of the state, together with Jonathan Muwaganya, the chief state attorney and Anna Kiiza. On watching brief is Mwesigwa Rukutana from Rukutana and Company Advocates.
Buyala landfill: Another toxic time bomb waiting to blow up

2 months ago | observer.ug | Aine Ashley Aisha |Devon Ssuubi

Ten kilometers off Mityana road, down a dusty, unmarked path, The Observer team made its way to the Buyala landfill, a site meant to ease Kampala’s waste management crisis. But as we ventured deeper, the reality of the situation became alarmingly clear. Just four kilometers in, a stench thick as rotten eggs engulfed the air, forcing us to pull out masks. As we crossed Mayanja swamp, the narrow road—seemingly endless—became increasingly lined with scattered heaps of trash.
Fufa to include former footballers in next budget

2 months ago | observer.ug | Devon Ssuubi

The minister of Education and Sports, Janet Museveni made a donation of Shs 20 million to the “Former Footballers Initiative” (FFI), a body that brings together individuals that retired from playing the sport at national level, either in the league or the national team. The cash donation was made during a prayer meeting to honour and fundraise for former footballers, which was held last Saturday, March 1 at Mengo Senior School.
Over 3.6m trees to be planted in Uganda’s Austria-funded climate change fight

2 months ago | observer.ug | Devon Ssuubi

The Austrian government has committed £2 million (approximately Shs 7.6 billion) towards climate change mitigation in Uganda, in partnership with the Jane Goodall Institute Uganda.