KAMPALA, Uganda — Veteran leader President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has been officially declared the winner of Uganda’s 2026 presidential election, extending his rule into a seventh five-year term, the country’s Electoral Commission announced Saturday, January 17, 2026. According to the official results, Museveni secured approximately 71.65 % of the vote, defeating his main challenger Robert…
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Nigerian Gospel Star Princess Ann Ada Concludes Prophetic Music Tour in Uganda
By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda – Updated at 1813 EAT on Sunday 04th January 2026 Nigerian gospel music star Princess Ann Ada has successfully concluded her Prophetic Music Tour in Uganda, marking a spiritually impactful visit that ushered thousands of worshippers into the New Year. Speaking to HICGI News Agency on Friday night at Entebbe…
Uganda: 15 Million Worshippers Expected at New Year’s Eve Prayers
Uganda Braces for Massive New Year’s Eve Prayer Turnout Uganda is expected to witness an overwhelming nationwide turnout of an estimated 15 million worshippers attending New Year’s Eve prayer services across the country. Churches, cathedrals, mosques, and open-air prayer grounds are preparing to usher in the New Year with thanksgiving, reflection, and intercession.Reporting from Naguru,…
Nigerian Princess Ichie Ann Ada Mike: The Prophetic Voice Using Gospel Music to Usher Uganda into 2026
By Faith Barbara Ruhinda & Kikomeko Eric. As the curtains fall on another year, Uganda is witnessing a powerful spiritual moment through music, prophecy, and worship, led by Nigerian gospel music sensation and prophetess Princess Ichie Ann Ada Mike. Visiting from Lagos, Nigeria, the celebrated minister is in the country on a divine assignment—using inspirational…
Christmas and New Year 2026 Message from His Majesty the Kabaka: Call for Peace, Justice, and Vigilance
By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L. H. D. (Hon.) Kampala, Uganda — 23rd December 2025 His Majesty the Kabaka of Buganda, Muwenda Mutebi II, has issued a Christmas and New Year 2026 message, thanking the people for their prayers and expressing concern over rising political violence, economic pressures, food insecurity, and insecurity affecting communities across…
Uganda Opens International Buyers’ Week as President Museveni Calls for Stronger Global Trade Partnerships
By Eric Kikomeko – Updated at 1228 EAT on Thursday 27th November 2025 Uganda has officially opened the International Buyers’ Week, held under the theme “Meet, Connect, Trade,” bringing together business delegations from Africa, Europe, Asia and the United States to explore new trade and investment opportunities. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni was represented by Vice…
Algeria to Host High-Level Continental Talks on Colonial Crimes and Reparations
By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L.H.D. (Hon.) Updated at 2325 on Monday 17th Nov 2025 African leaders, jurists, and experts will gather in Algiers from 30 November to 1 December to advance a unified continental agenda on historical justice, restitution, and reparations. ALGIERS— Algeria is set to host a major continental gathering, the International Conference…
Virginie Leroy Assumes Office as New French Ambassador to Uganda
By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L.H.D. (Hon.) The Government of France recently appointed H.E. Virginie Leroy as the new Ambassador of France to the Republic of Uganda, succeeding H.E. Xavier Sticker, who recently completed his diplomatic tour of duty in Kampala. Ambassador Leroy officially presented her credentials to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni at State House…
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