Samuel Muhindo

Uganda

Journalist at The Uganda Observer

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Kasese raid: CDF Gen. Katumba didn’t know, Rugunda was ignored

1 month ago | observer.ug | Samuel Muhindo

In a wide-ranging, 5,000-word conversation, former Kasese District Woman MP and opposition stalwart Winnie Kiiza reflects on her political journey, her years in parliament, and the rotating cast of prime ministers she worked with along the way.
Beware of disinformation in the Gen-Z era

Jul 23, 2024 | observer.ug | Samuel Muhindo

In a communique to ambassadors in Kenya, Musalia Mudavadi, Kenya’s prime cabinet secretary and cabinet secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, expressed concerns about the follies of misusing artificial intelligence (AI) and the internet. “The abuse of the internet space continues to fuel national and global instability as well as feed into the ever-opportunistic cybercrime,” said Mudavadi as quoted by Semafor, a news website.
TotalEnergies launches $150,000 emergency medicine facility at Mulago

Sep 21, 2023 | observer.ug | Samuel Muhindo

TotalEnergies EP Uganda recently handed over a $150,000 high-fidelity simulation center for emergency medical training to the administration of Makerere University. The handover of the facility was held at Makerere University’s College of Health Sciences in Mulago.
Bigirimana publishes provocative book on the magic treasures of sex

Sep 19, 2023 | observer.ug | Samuel Muhindo

Pius Bigirimana, the Secretary to the Judiciary, has delved into the realms of human intimacy with his new book titled, Naked Truth: A Conversation about African Sex Magic Treasures. In this thought-provoking work, Bigirimana challenges conventional perspectives on sex, arguing that it transcends mere physicality and encompasses emotional, spiritual and physical elements.
Telecoms battle for customers

Sep 5, 2023 | observer.ug | Samuel Muhindo |Timothy Nsubuga

The two major telecom companies in Uganda – MTN and Airtel – are fighting for the souls of Ugandans by dangling cashless merchant payment platforms in the form of MoMo Pay and Airtel Pay, each promising better rewards. With the merchant payment platforms, users can now electronically pay for any commodity/service. With this payment platform, no charges are levied against any transaction.
Lubaga, Kisenyi, Kabalagala, Ggaba now ‘Little Horn of Africa’

Sep 5, 2023 | observer.ug | Samuel Muhindo |Ernest Jjingo

Have you walked towards Lubaga cathedral in the evening? Somalis, Ethiopians and Eritreans have turned the long, steep stretch into a social rendezvous of sorts. While some work out running/walking up and down the hill, others simply sit in the grass and on the roadside, catching up or meeting newcomers. Then on Sundays, you will see groups of them draped in their beautiful scarves, coming home from an Orthodox church.
NSSF to host global regional social security office

Sep 3, 2023 | observer.ug | Samuel Muhindo

The International Social Security Association (ISSA) has picked Uganda's National Social Security Fund (NSSF) as the hub for its services in the East Africa region. The decision was announced during the ISSA's two-day conference at Kampala's Serena hotel.
Ssemujju: Mabirizi petition may spell doom for speaker Among

Aug 29, 2023 | observer.ug | Samuel Muhindo

The recent participation of the Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, and her deputy, Thomas Tayebwa, at a rally for the MK Movement in the eastern district of Bukedea has stirred discussions in political circles. Photographs online showed Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba seated between the parliamentary leaders. Gen Kainerugaba, the president’s son, has been touring regions, ostensibly to bolster his presidential aspirations.
Years pass without permanent leaders at UCC, BOU and NAGRC

Aug 29, 2023 | observer.ug | Samuel Muhindo

The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), the Bank of Uganda, and the National Animal Genetic Resources Centre and Data Bank (NAGRC&DB) are among several public entities that have been without substantive senior management members for several years.
Social media is a powerful activism platform in Uganda - Report

Aug 22, 2023 | observer.ug | Samuel Muhindo

For a significant period, social media in Uganda was often dismissed as a domain primarily for idle individuals. However, recent events have highlighted the transformative potential of platforms like Twitter and Facebook, which are now evolving into influential avenues for activism within the country. This observation stems from a comprehensive report released by the Evidence and Methods Lab (EML), a civic tech initiative focused on transparency, accountability, and social justice.

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Sam Muhindo @sammhindo

11 Jun 25

Candidate M7🤣

Ministry of Works & Transport @MoWT_Uganda

📌UPDATE ON #EPSAutoUg June 11, 2025 Effective midnight tonight, the implementation of automated Express Penalty System [EPS Auto] will be temporarily suspended following a comprehensive review. @GenWamala will issue a detailed statement tomorrow outlining the way forward. In https://t.co/AHQ7ooOfou

Sam Muhindo @sammhindo

11 Jun 25

Some good news out of the @EU_Commission Uganda is among the seven jurisdictions that have been delisted. It has adhered to all the anti-money laundering frameworks agreed upon with @FATFNews https://t.co/9HmlXkFMyT

Sam Muhindo @sammhindo

11 Jun 25

I’m following these deliberations before Candidate M7 intervenes

Daily Monitor @DailyMonitor

UPDATE: A meeting is underway at the Ministry of Works offices between ministry officials and taxi operators, who are protesting the enforcement of the new Auto Express Penalty System (EPS), which has begun to heavily impact road users. #MonitorUpdates 📹: @abubakerlubowa https://t.co/WuPKj6zspG