Author: Kidoga Isa

The demise of Hon. Muhammad Ssegirinya, Member of Parliament for Kawempe North, left opposition leaders with a big question mark. Muhammad Ssegirinya was born in 1988 in Butale, Kadugala, Masaka District, Uganda, into a Catholic family with four siblings, being the firstborn. In an interview on television, Ssegirinya described his childhood as one marked by poverty, which led him to sell sugarcane from his father, a poor peasant farmer. At birth, he was named Richard Ssegirinya but later adopted the name Muhammad after converting from Roman Catholicism to Islam. He attended Kadugala Primary School, where he scored 13 aggregates. He…

On January 8, 2025, the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), which regulates communication and broadcasting services in Uganda, issued a directive to shut down all village local radios. This decision has left many radio operators without alternative sources of income and in a state of uncertainty. These local village radios have been vital for operators, providing a platform for businesses to advertise, make announcements, and promote local customers. They play an essential role in the community by keeping residents informed and connected. The closure of these radios also raises concerns within the communications industry. Village radios have not been subjected to…