Ivan R. Mugisha

1 week ago | allafrica.com | Ivan R. Mugisha

Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o, the iconic Kenyan writer and activist, has died at the age of 87, leaving behind a literary legacy that continues to revolutionise education across Africa. His death marks the end of an era, but his influence lives on in classrooms, libraries, and literary festivals throughout the continent. For decades, Ngũgĩ's novels were sidelined in favour of European classics, but today, his works are central to how students engage with history, culture, and critical thinking.

1 week ago | allafrica.com | Ivan R. Mugisha

In the heart of Kazo District, a young woman with humble beginnings is steadily rising through Uganda's political ranks, determined to become the voice of her generation on the national stage. Susan Katusiime, 27, currently serving as the Kazo District Female Youth Councillor, has declared her intention to contest for the position of National Female Youth Member of Parliament in the 2026-2031 term.

1 month ago | nilepost.co.ug | Ivan R. Mugisha

In a landmark infrastructure development, the Government of Uganda has officially launched the construction of the Kyenjojo (Kihura)–Bwizi–Rwamwanja–Kahunge 68km road, the 38km Mpara–Bwizi road, and 20km of town roads in Kihura and Kahunge towns. The project was commissioned on Friday by Rt. Hon. Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja, who represented H.E. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni at the event held at Bwizi Seed Secondary School football grounds in Bwizi Sub County, Kamwenge District.

1 month ago | nilepost.co.ug | Ivan R. Mugisha

The Grade One Magistrate’s Court in Ibanda has once again remanded eight people accused of murdering a police officer during a burial ceremony, as investigations into the case remain incomplete. The group is accused of killing 28-year-old Suleiman Chemonges, a police officer attached to Bisheshe Police Post, who was allegedly attacked by a mob while on duty at the burial of Lazarus Kahangire, an inmate who had died while on remand at Nyabuhikye Government Prison.

1 month ago | nilepost.co.ug | Ivan R. Mugisha

Ibanda District Local Government, through its Department of Agriculture, has distributed three motorcycles to extension workers serving in various parts of the district to improve agricultural productivity and service delivery. The beneficiaries of the new motorcycles are Besiima Robert Musiba, the Agriculture Officer for Nyamarebe Sub-county; Agaba Apollo, the Veterinary Doctor for Igorora Town Council; and John Ronald Wamala, the Veterinary Doctor for Kikyenkye Sub-county.