Excellencies,the Heads of state andheads of delegations to this CAADP Summit,Ladies and gentlemen. Greetings and you are most welcome to Uganda. Right from the 1960s, when our political Movement started, initially, as a Student Movement, we were able to see that a Country like Uganda, located around the Equator, could be very advanced and prosperous…
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EPL: Why Manchester City Are Betting £50m on Omar Marmoush: The Next Salah, His Free-Kick Magic, and Nottingham Forest’s Missed Opportunity
09:05 EAT Friday, 10 January 2025 | By Anastasios Gordon Sekandi Manchester City’s decision to splash £50 million on Omar Marmoush has turned heads in the football world. The Egyptian forward, known for his electrifying pace and technical flair, has drawn comparisons to his compatriot Mohamed Salah. But what makes Marmoush worth such a significant…
Gun-wearing leader sparks concern at Ghana inauguration.
Burkina Faso’s military leader, Captain Ibrahim Traore, raised eyebrows at the inauguration of Ghana’s new president, John Mahama, on Tuesday, when he appeared with a holstered pistol at his waist. This move has sparked significant concern, with many questioning the breach of security protocols at such a high-profile event. Traore, who was one of 17…
What You Need to Know About Hon. Muhammad Ssegirinya.
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…
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…
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