Updated by HICGI News Agency at 2216 EAT on Friday 22 May 2026 A delegation from the National Defence College – Uganda (NDC-U) Intake 4/2025–2026 has undertaken an academic and strategic study tour in Algeria, underscoring the growing defence diplomacy and military cooperation between the two African nations. The visit forms part of the college’s…
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Kenya transport shutdown called off after protests leave several dead
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1326 EAT on Wednesday 20 May 2026 A nationwide transport strike in Kenya over rising fuel prices—linked by operators to the United States–Israel conflict involving Iran—has been suspended for one week following deadly protests that left four people dead. Kenya, which relies heavily on fuel imports from the…
The Making of the Ugandan State Through Extraction and Vandalism
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1221 EAT on Wednesday 20 May 2026 Outspoken Amuru District MP Gilbert Olanya recently took to social media to criticise the leadership at the Ministry of Energy, accusing officials of complacency and presiding over substandard infrastructure projects. In a video widely circulated online, Olanya is seen walking through…
Anita Among drops out of parliamentary speakership race
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1232 EAT on Tuesday 19 May 2026 Outgoing Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among has withdrawn from the race for Speaker of the 12th Parliament amid mounting political pressure and ongoing investigations into alleged corruption and money laundering. Among announced her decision on Sunday at 11:50 p.m. EAT…
Health Officials Isolate Suspected Ebola Case at Hoima Hospital
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1212 EAT on Tuesday 19 May 2026 A 50-year-old man has been isolated at Hoima Regional Referral Hospital after presenting with symptoms consistent with Ebola Virus Disease, health authorities have confirmed. The patient, a resident of Runga Landing Site on the shores of Lake Albert in Kiganja Sub-county,…
New chief justice appointment sparks constitutional concerns from Uganda Law Society
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1129 EAT on Friday 15 May 2026 The Uganda Law Society has raised concerns over the appointment of Justice Moses Kazibwe Kawumi as deputy chief justice and Agnes Alum as chief registrar of the Judiciary. In a statement issued by ULS vice president Anthony Asiimwe, the lawyers’ body…
Moses Kazibwe Takes Office as Deputy Chief Justice
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1112 EAT on Friday 15 May 2026 Yoweri Museveni has appointed Moses Kawumi Kazibwe as the new Deputy Chief Justice, filling a position that fell vacant following the elevation of Flavian Zeija about three months ago. According to a statement issued by State House Uganda on Thursday, the…
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi Lands in Uganda for Official State Visit
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1306 EAT on Thursday 14 May 2026 Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has arrived in Uganda for an official state visit aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and enhancing cooperation on key regional matters, particularly the management and equitable sharing of the River Nile’s waters. Abdel Fattah el-Sisi was received on…
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