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,…
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High Court Directs Commencement of Besigye Treason Trial Within a Week
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1150 EAT on Tuesday 2 June 2026 The High Court in Kampala has directed that the treason trial of veteran opposition politician Rt. Col. Dr. Kizza Besigye commence within a week, despite objections from the defence that it had not been afforded sufficient time to prepare its case….
IRA Urges Court to Throw Out Ex-Boss Kaddunabbi’s Suit Challenging Contract Renewal Decision
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1138 EAT on Tuesday 2 June 2026 The Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda (IRA) and its former board chairperson, Dr Isaac Nkote Nabeta, have asked the High Court to dismiss a judicial review application filed by the authority’s outgoing Chief Executive Officer, Ibrahim Kaddunabbi Lubega. The respondents argue…
National Unity Platform Fronts Late Nakimuli’s Sister Nampala for Kalangala By-Election
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1235 EAT on Friday 29 May 2026 The National Unity Platform has unveiled Irene Nampala, sister to the late Helen Nakimuli, as its flag bearer for the forthcoming Kalangala District Woman Member of Parliament by-election. According to the party, Nampala emerged victorious from a pool of 14 aspirants…
Thailand Tightens Ebola Measures, Imposes 21-Day Quarantine on Uganda, DRC Travellers
By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1159 EAT on Friday 29 May 2026 Thailand Imposes Mandatory 21-Day Ebola Quarantine on Travellers from Uganda, DRCThailand has announced mandatory 21-day quarantine measures for travellers arriving from Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) amid fears of further spread of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD). The new restrictions,…
Ronald Balimwezo Appoints Faridah Nakabugo Kampala Deputy Lord Mayor
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhind at 1416 EAT on Tuesday 26 May 2026 New Ronald Balimwezo Kampala City Lord Mayor has appointed Lubaga II councillor Faridah Nakabugo as Deputy Lord Mayor in a new executive team dominated by women leaders. Nakabugo, who was elected on the National Unity Platform (NUP) ticket, was also appointed…
Yoweri Museveni Issues Stern Warning to Underperforming Ministers
Updated by HICGI News Agency at 1352 EAT on Tuesday 26 May 2026 President Yoweri Museveni has warned yet-to-be-appointed cabinet officials that they risk dismissal if they fail to use their offices to help lift citizens out of poverty. Speaking shortly after the election of Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth as Speaker and Thomas Tayebwa as Deputy…
Oboth-Oboth Positioned as Leading Contender for Speakership
By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1359 EAT on Monday 25 May 2026 Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth has reportedly emerged as the winner in the race for Speaker of the 12th Parliament, following decisive backing from the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) leadership in a tightly contested internal selection process. Oboth-Oboth, the West Budama South MP…
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