Devon Ssuubi

Kampala

Writer and Photographer at Freelance

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JICA opens doors for fourth refugee team at TICAD Cup

5 days ago | observer.ug | Devon Ssuubi

Over the weekend, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (Jica) paved way for a fourth team of refugees living in Uganda, to compete in the Tokyo International Conference for African Development (TICAD) Cup later this year, at the Fufa Technical Centre in Njeru. This is after the football tournament held in the Palorinya refugee settlement in Obongi district, Northern Uganda. Obongi is one of those new districts that were carved out of Moyo district.
Denmark and Uganda forge stronger ties

2 weeks ago | observer.ug | Devon Ssuubi

The Kingdom of Denmark has reaffirmed its commitment to Uganda, emphasising a dynamic and evolving partnership grounded in shared values and local impact. This was reached at during its second annual Danish Partnership Day last week.
Jerry Berry, proud Musoga who has taken TikTok by storm

2 weeks ago | observer.ug | Timothy Nsubuga |Devon Ssuubi

EREEMYE JERRY BENJAMIN, 24, alias Jerry Berry, is a young lawyer who has taken the social media space of TikTok by storm. He is mostly known for his catch phrase, “let me tell you something,” and his “Tuli Banene Tetuli batono Challenge” on TikTok, which jump-started his content creation journey. His fame on social media has enabled him to endorse products for Captain Morgan and the now defunct USAID, and he has also been a judge for the Bell Lager competition, Chief Enjoyment Officer.
Courtroom drama: Besigye walkout, Kagezi’s named killer, and Nalukoola’s fall

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

This week, Uganda’s legal heart-beat pulsed with a single question: who truly holds power when justice seems to bend under pressure? From treason charges and election reversals to long-awaited murder confessions, Uganda’s courtrooms felt more like stages in a gripping political drama than chambers of impartial law. As high-profile cases played out, the lines between justice, power and political performance blurred.
Uptown Kampala Rotary club launches campaign to fight diseases

1 month ago | observer.ug | Devon Ssuubi

On May 17, the newly-established Rotary Club of Uptown Kampala was officially launched with a promise to make a significant impact on the local community. During the club’s grand Charter Night celebration at Canary Gardens, Immaculate Nakyeyune, the charter president, emphasised the club’s commitment to service, stating that the club’s key focus will be on fighting diseases within the community.
He kept beating her: Witness details moments before Katanga’s death

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

The High court last week concluded hearing the evidence-in-chief from the 16th prosecution witness in the high-profile murder case of Uganda vs. Molly Katanga and four others. The witness, a radio manager at Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC), supervises the transcription and translation of news and official documents in English, Luganda, and Rutooro. Her name has been withheld at the prosecution’s request.
Government to attract investors into rural areas, says minister Anite

1 month ago | observer.ug | Devon Ssuubi

Evelyn Anite, the state minister of Investment and Privatisation, has emphasized the government’s commitment to attracting investors to rural areas, highlighting the crucial role infrastructure development plays in unlocking economic potential outside Kampala. She added that peace and stability prevails across the country, making rural zones viable for investment. “It is not possible for investors to go into a rural area when they are not sure of the security.
Mukulu speaks, court shakes: Torture, terror, the test of justice

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

Last week, Uganda’s courtrooms became the epicenter of high-stakes legal drama. From explosive terrorism allegations to courtroom battles over torture, military trials and election fraud, the nation’s justice system was thrust into the spotlight. With each case, larger questions are being asked — about human rights, constitutional boundaries, and the integrity of Uganda’s democracy. Here’s a deep dive into the week’s most gripping legal showdowns.
Equity Group recognized as leading Superbrand in East Africa

1 month ago | observer.ug | Devon Ssuubi

Equity Group Holdings Plc has once again cemented its reputation as a trusted and influential financial institution in the region, having been named a Superbrand in East Africa for the fourth time. The recognition, awarded by Superbrands East Africa, affirms Equity’s strong market presence and consistent delivery of quality, reliability, and distinction, hallmarks of what defines a Superbrand globally.
Over 100 scholars to benefit from Equity bank’s leadership program

1 month ago | observer.ug | Devon Ssuubi

Equity bank Uganda has commissioned more than 100 scholars for its fourth cohort under the Equity Leaders Program (ELP). While giving his remarks at the ceremony last week, Gift Shoko, the managing director of Equity Bank, stated that through the Equity Leaders Program, the bank is giving young minds valuable exposure to the corporate world and nurturing their potential to contribute to socio-economic transformation of the country and beyond.