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RIP: Bush War Hero Maj. Olivier Zizinga Passes On

RIP: Bush War Hero Maj. Olivier Zizinga Passes On

By ROBERT KAMUKAMA KAMPALA, Uganda|SHIFTMEDIA| She was such a wonderful mobiliser during the National Resistance Army rebellion, though she did engage in military warfare, she earned herself the rank of Major. This is the rank…

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BYE BYE: Donald Trump Gives Farewell Speech Before Biden Inauguration

BYE BYE: Donald Trump Gives Farewell Speech Before Biden Inauguration

By REUTERS WASHINGTON|SHIFTMEDIA| US President Donald Trump, in a farewell address released on Tuesday, urged prayers for the new administration of President-elect Joe Biden but declined to acknowledge his Democratic successor by name. “This week, we…

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POLLS: CCEDU/NICE Mobilise Voters Ahead Of Local Government Polls

POLLS: CCEDU/NICE Mobilise Voters Ahead Of Local Government Polls

By CHARITY AHIMBISIBWE KAMPALA, Uganda|SHIFTMEDIA| The 2021 Elections were conducted in the midst of a COVID-19 pandemic. This pandemic led to drastic changes in the way the media was to be used in the 2021…

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NOT FAIR: Civil Society Group Punch Holes On Presidential Election Results

NOT FAIR: Civil Society Group Punch Holes On Presidential Election Results

By Our Reporter NAIROBI, Kenya|SHIFTMEDIA| The just-concluded general election in Uganda was not free, fair and accountable “by any stretch of the imagination”, a Kenyan civil society group has said. The Civil Society Reference Group…

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TOUGH: Security Seige At Bobi Wines’ Residence To Last For Long-Police

TOUGH: Security Seige At Bobi Wines’ Residence To Last For Long-Police

By ROBERT KAMUKAMA KAMPALA, Uganda|SHIFTMEDIA| The security seige at National Unity Platform President’s residence in Magere is not about to be withdrawn, police as disclosed. The National Unity Platform (NUP) offices were also yesterday (Monday)…

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DIET-TALK: CEFROHT Trains Media On Diet and Nutritional Reporting

DIET-TALK: CEFROHT Trains Media On Diet and Nutritional Reporting

By PATRICK JARAMOGI KAMPALA, Uganda|SHIFTMEDIA| “The right to adequate food will have to be realized progressively…States have a core obligation to take the necessary action to mitigate and alleviate hunger…, even in times of natural or other…

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BACKFIRE: Don Zella Faces US Blacklist Over Fake $80k Counterfeit

BACKFIRE: Don Zella Faces US Blacklist Over Fake $80k Counterfeit

By Our Reporter KAMPALA, Uganda|SHIFTMEDIA| “What goes around comes Around” When she thought she was up to her game, things are getting ‘bitter” now Sumbie eater Sheila Nadege aka Don Zella. After trying to blackmail her…

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ELECTIONWATCH: CCEDU, NICE-U Mobilise Voters In Acholi Sub Region

ELECTIONWATCH: CCEDU, NICE-U Mobilise Voters In Acholi Sub Region

By Our Reporter   GULU, Uganda|SHIFTMEDIA|As days get numbered for the general elections due on January 14 2021, mobilisation of voters is entering a peak phase. Out of the 18,103,603 million voters, 75% are aged…

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EXPLAINER: Lives At Stake In Tense Ugandan Presidential Vote

EXPLAINER: Lives At Stake In Tense Ugandan Presidential Vote

KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Deadly violence and repressive measures have alarmed observers as Uganda prepares to vote on Jan. 14, with longtime President Yoweri Museveni challenged by young singer and lawmaker Bobi Wine, who has…

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TAKE PART: Dr. Miria Matembe Decries High Voter Bribery, Urges Youth To Vote For Change

TAKE PART: Dr. Miria Matembe Decries High Voter Bribery, Urges Youth To Vote For Change

By Our Reporter MUKONO, Uganda|SHIFTMEDIA| The time is now to remove the ‘sharks’ from power and re-align the country to its original path, Dr Miria Matembe has advised. Dr Miria Matembe, the Board Chairperson Citizen…

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