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Lukyamuzi Takes on Odonga Otto Over Disappearance of Signatures Collected to Impeach the President

On the Senior Citizens Talk, veteran Ugandan politician Hon. John Ken Lukyamuzi, popularly known as The Man, revisits the controversial 2012 impeachment petition against President Museveni and addresses the alleged disappearance of signatures collected to support the motion. In this candid discussion with Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L.H.D. (Hon.), Lukyamuzi also shares his views on…

Uganda Political Transition: Bobi Wine, Gen. Muntu Stay Silent on Forgiving Museveni

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda & Eric KikomekoUpdated at 21:35, Monday, 1 December 2025 Nandala Mafabi and Male Mabirizi Emerge as the Only Candidates Willing to Forgive Museveni As Uganda heads toward the January 2026 general elections, the question of political transition dominated Sunday night’s highly anticipated Presidential Debate hosted by NTV Uganda. The debate,…

Unity and Diplomacy: VP Alupo and 25+ Envoys Gather in Kampala to Honour 71 Years of Algeria’s Liberation.

By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L.H.D. (Hon.), Anastasias Gordon Sekandi, Faith Barbara Ruhinda & Princess Scovia K Kampala, Uganda — Updated at 2145 EAT on November 5, 2025 The Embassy of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria in Uganda on Tuesday hosted a colourful reception at the ambassador’s residence in Kampala to mark the 71st…

Uganda and Russia Reaffirm Strategic Partnership at Third Intergovernmental Commission Session

By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L. H. D (Hon.) & Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Munyonyo, Uganda — updates at 13:12 EAT on October 8, 2025 Uganda and the Russian Federation have reaffirmed their long-standing strategic partnership during the Third Session of the Uganda–Russia Intergovernmental Commission on Economic and Scientific-Technical Cooperation, held at Speke Resort Munyonyo,…

Why Uganda Continues to Defeat Ebola: The Unsung Heroes Behind the Success

By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L. H. D (Hon.) Kampala, Uganda – Whenever Ebola strikes, Uganda has repeatedly demonstrated an extraordinary ability to contain outbreaks faster and more effectively than many countries. While the headlines often focus on the disease itself, the real story lies in the dedicated scientists, researchers, clinicians, epidemiologists, and public health…

Alice Walton Tops Forbes List as World’s Richest Woman for Second Consecutive Year as Female Billionaire Wealth Climbs

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda & Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L.H.D (Hon.) at 1337 EAT on Friday 5 June 2026 The Forbes World’s Billionaires ranking remains heavily male-dominated, though the share of women among the world’s richest individuals continues to rise. This year, 481 of the world’s 3,428 billionaires are women, representing 14% of the…

Iran Beat Mali in Final World Cup Warm-Up Match

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1302 EAT on Friday 5 June 2026 Iran will head to its World Cup base this weekend on a positive note after securing a 2-0 victory over Mali in an international friendly in Türkiye, despite lingering uncertainty surrounding the team’s participation in the tournament. Goals from midfielder Saeid…

UPDF to Recruit 10,200 Soldiers as Army Prioritises Science Skills and Tightens Anti-Corruption Measures

Updated by HICGI News Agency at 1209 EAT on Friday 5 June 2026 KAMPALA, June 5, 2026 — The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has announced a nationwide recruitment exercise targeting 10,200 new soldiers, with military authorities placing special emphasis on science and technical qualifications while introducing stricter measures to curb corruption during the enlistment…

World Records 35 Billionaires Under Age 30 Amid AI Wealth Surge

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda & Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L.H.D (Hon.) at 1331 EAT on Thursday 4 June 2026 A surge in artificial intelligence investments, major startup funding rounds and inherited wealth has helped drive a record number of young billionaires onto this year’s global rich list. According to the latest billionaire rankings, 35…

Kagadi Leaders Demand Greater Recognition Following Cabinet Appointments

By HICG News Agency at 1319 EAT on Thursday 4 June 2026 KAGADI — Growing frustration is emerging in Kagadi District following the latest Cabinet appointments, which once again left the district without representation at the highest level of government despite its long-standing support for President Yoweri Museveni and the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM)….

Ugandan Content Creator Master Parrot Dies in Northern Bypass Crash

By HICGI News Agency at 1311 EAT on Thursday 4 June 2026 KAMPALA — Ugandan content creator and online entertainer Master Parrot has died following a road accident along Kampala’s Northern Bypass, a tragedy that has sent shockwaves through the country’s growing digital entertainment community. The accident reportedly occurred on Tuesday evening along the busy…

Low Health Literacy Threatening Africa’s Healthcare Gains, Nigerian Advocate Warns

By HICGI News Agency at 1254 EAT on Thursday 4 June 2026 As African countries continue investing billions in hospitals, medicines and healthcare infrastructure, a Nigerian public health advocate has warned that a lack of health education and pharmaceutical awareness remains one of the continent’s most significant barriers to better health outcomes. Favour Clement Idara,…