By Anastasios Gordon Sekandi. Thursday, January 09, 2025. Burial Programme Thursday, January 9, 2025 ● 16:00 (EAT – Till Late): Vigil at the National Unity Platform (NUP) Headquarters, Makerere Kavule, Kampala. Friday, January 10, 2025 ● 09:00: Body presented at the Parliament of Uganda for legislators to pay their respects. ● 14:00: Prayers at Mbogo…
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AU Kampala Summit To Adopt 10-Year CAADP Strategy For Agricultural Transformation And Food Systems In Africa.
By Anastasios Gordon Sekandi, Ernest Benjamin Kivumbi and AU Press Unit. EAT 22:15. Thursday, January 09, 2025. MUNYONYO, UGANDA-Ministers of Agriculture from the African Union’s (AU) 55 member states have convened in Kampala, Uganda, for a three-day Extraordinary Summit aimed at advancing agricultural transformation and strengthening food systems across the continent. The summit, taking place…
South African Singer Winnie Khumalo Dies at Age 51.
South African singer and actress Winnie Khumalo has passed away at the age of 51 after a brief illness. The family confirmed her death, stating that she was rushed to the hospital but was pronounced dead upon arrival. Her sister, Tshepi Akeepile, shared the heartbreaking news, revealing that Khumalo had been ill for a short…
Museveni Urges NRM Leaders to Update Voter Registers Ahead of 2026 Elections
By Anastasios Gordon Sekandi. January 07, 2025. The National Electoral Commission has unveiled its electoral roadmap for the 2026 General Elections, which will include Presidential, Parliamentary, and Local Government elections. The first step in this process involves verifying and updating voter registers across the country. In a message shared on his X account, President Yoweri…
Uganda Law Council Grants Martha Karua Practising Certificate
Updated by, Anastasios Gordon Sekandi, EAT 19:46. Monday, 06 January, 2025. The Uganda Law Council has granted Kenyan lawyer Martha Karua a special practising certificate, allowing her to represent veteran Ugandan opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye and his aide, Hajji Obeid Lutale. The two are currently on remand facing charges related to illegal firearms, among…
Chinese Nationals Arrested with Gold Bars and $800,000 Cash in DR Congo.
Three Chinese nationals were arrested in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) after being caught with 12 gold bars and $800,000 (£650,000) in cash, according to local officials. The arrest occurred in South Kivu province, an area known for its rich mineral deposits, including gold, diamonds, and key minerals used in…
Boy Survives Five Days in Lion-Infested Game Park in Zimbabwe.
An eight-year-old boy from northern Zimbabwe has been found alive after surviving an incredible five-day ordeal in the Matusadona Game Park, a wildlife reserve known for its dangerous inhabitants, including lions and elephants. The young boy, identified as Tinotenda Pudu, ventured far from home, wandering 23 kilometers (14 miles) into the heart of the game…
Zimbabwe Abolishes Death Penalty.
Zimbabwe has officially abolished the death penalty following the approval of a new law by President Emmerson Mnangagwa. The decision, effective immediately, marks a significant shift in the southern African nation’s approach to criminal justice. The move follows a vote in Zimbabwe’s parliament earlier in December to scrap capital punishment, a practice that has long…
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