Kirwana Mc Africa Set to Celebrate 25 Years of Music with Grand Concert

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda. KAMPALA, UGANDA — Celebrated Ugandan Gospel musician Kirwana Mc Africa is set to mark an important milestone in his musical journey with a grand concert celebrating 25 years of music. The highly anticipated Golokoka Yaka Concert is scheduled to take place on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at Emerald Hotel, starting…

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Dr Matogo John Babu invited to global peace convention in Abuja

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1508 EAT on Monday 9 November 2026 Dr Matogo John Babu has been invited to the Institute of Global Peace and Conflict Management (IGPCM) International Induction and Annual Global Peace Convention scheduled to take place in Abuja, Nigeria. According to an invitation letter dated November 2, 2026, Dr Matogo…

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Argentina’s Milei welcomes Pope Leo during historic visit

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1355 EAT on Monday 9 November 2026 Argentine President Javier Milei has welcomed Pope Leo XIV at Buenos Aires’ Jorge Newbery Airport, marking the first papal visit to Argentina in nearly four decades. Milei, accompanied by his sister and presidential secretary, Karina Milei, received the pontiff on Sunday…

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High Court dismisses Odonga-Otto’s election petition

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1421 EAT on Friday 6 November 2026 The High Court has dismissed a petition filed by former Aruu County MP Samuel Odonga-Otto challenging the election of Christopher Komakech, upholding the latter’s victory in the January 2026 parliamentary elections. In a judgment delivered on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at…

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Uganda urged to adopt Tanzania’s law to combat sex-for-jobs corruption

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1411 EAT on Friday 6 November 2026 Uganda has been urged to enact specific legislation criminalising demands for sexual favours by people in positions of authority in exchange for jobs, promotions, examination marks or preferential treatment, following Tanzania’s example, which introduced a law addressing the practice in 2007. A…

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Uganda Launches US$28 Billion Climate Investment Drive as VP Alupo Unveils New Platform.

By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L. H. D (Hon) KAMPALA: Vice President H.E. Jessica Alupo has officially launched the Uganda Climate Investment Platform (UCIP), a government-led initiative aimed at mobilising resources and coordinating financing for climate change mitigation and adaptation projects across the country’s key economic sectors. The launch comes at a critical time when…

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Uganda bets on AFCON to turn football fans into lifelong tourists

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1412 EAT on Thursday 5 November 2026 Uganda is seeking to use the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to boost tourism and position itself as a leading global travel destination. At the centre of the strategy is a marketing partnership between the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) and…

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