Uganda’s Byanyima to lead UNAIDS

Uganda’s Byanyima to lead UNAIDS

Uganda’s Winnie Byanyima will serve as the new executive director for UNAIDS, overseeing the efforts of some 11 different United Nations agencies and their global partners united in the fight to end HIV/AIDS. Byanyima said she’s pleased to accept the position at such a critical time for UNAIDS.  “The end…

Victory for Museveni in Uganda polls brings legacy into sharp relief

Uganda president Yoweri Museveni’s victory to rule for a fifth term  left the capital, Kampala, an opposition stronghold, in stunned silence as dark clouds loomed over the east African nation’s political future. After a three month campaign the Electoral commission announced that Museveni had won an assailable 5.6m votes or…

Paul Busharizi

Paul Busharizi is currently a contributing editor (Business & Politics) at the Uganda's leading daily the New Vision.

Amama Mbabazi will not back down from presidential bid

The former Prime Minister of Uganda, Amama Mbabazi, told the BBC that he “will not back down” from his preparations for a presidential bid despite his arrest on Thursday July 9, 2015. Mbabazi was arrested when travelling to gain supporters. His daughter was also arrested at the same time as…