UG Government IRS Drive Gets Boost as Pilgrim Africa, Children’s Voices Against Malaria Mobilise Schools.

By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L. H. D (Hon.) SOROTI, Uganda – Uganda’s efforts to eliminate malaria have received a significant boost following a strategic collaboration between Pilgrim Africa and Children’s Voices Against Malaria aimed at increasing uptake of Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS) in high-burden communities. The partnership leverages a school-based sponsorship model to strengthen…

SFC Launches Barracks Greening Campaign.

By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L.H.D (Hon.) At the Special Forces Training School, Fort Samora Machel in Kaweweta, the Special Forces Command (SFC) has launched a tree-planting initiative to green its barracks and support environmental protection efforts. Speaking at the event, Lt Col Edison Beyendera, Commandant of the training school, emphasized that environmental conservation is…

Bukenya Demands Probe into Disputed Ownership of Buto-Buvuma Forest Reserve

By Joseph Kiggundu  & Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L. H. D. (Hon.) Updated at 1850 EAT on Wednesday 1st April 2026 Former Vice President Gilbert Bukenya has called for a comprehensive investigation into the disputed ownership of land within the Buto-Buvuma Forest Reserve, questioning how private individuals could claim rights over what is designated as…

“We Are One People”: Dr. Nsababuturo Mourns Daughter Racheal

By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L.H.D. (Hon.) Former Minister of Ethics and Integrity and Kisoro District Member of Parliament, Hon. Dr. James Nsababuturo, on Thursday paid glowing tribute to his late daughter, Racheal Ainembazi Buturo, who passed away at the age of 29. The requiem Mass was held at Bugolobi Church of Uganda and drew…

Bobi Wine Announces Launch of NUP Radio Amid Claims of Media Bias

HICGI News Agency- updated at 1537 EAT on Saturday 15th November 2025 Kampala — Opposition leader Bobi Wine has announced that the National Unity Platform (NUP) will begin broadcasting its full programme schedule on “NUP Radio” starting December 2, citing difficulties with physical rallies and what he described as media misrepresentation of his events. Speaking…

Uganda Muslim Supreme Council Scores Historic Win at Namugongo

By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L. H. D (Hon.) Namugongo, Uganda – In a landmark development, the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) has ushered in a new chapter with a decisive step to reclaim and redevelop the iconic Namugongo Masjid Noor Shuhada (Martyrs’ Mosque). Long a symbol of faith and also of dispute, the site…