HICGI News Agency

Vice President Alupo Represents Museveni: BRICS Summit, Ends with Renewed Push for a Multipolar World Order.

NEW DELHI, INDIA – By Dr.Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin L. H. D (Hon.)- HICGI News Agency updated at 1613 EAT on Monday 14 September 2026 Vice President Jessica Alupo represented President Yoweri Museveni at the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India, where she held talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on strengthening cooperation between…

Lukyamuzi Takes on Odonga Otto Over Disappearance of Signatures Collected to Impeach the President

On the Senior Citizens Talk, veteran Ugandan politician Hon. John Ken Lukyamuzi, popularly known as The Man, revisits the controversial 2012 impeachment petition against President Museveni and addresses the alleged disappearance of signatures collected to support the motion. In this candid discussion with Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L.H.D. (Hon.), Lukyamuzi also shares his views on…

Uganda’s Cancer Burden Grows as 278 Patients Seek Care Daily

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1143 EAT on Wednesday 9 September 2026 Some patients come seeking a diagnosis, while others return for chemotherapy, laboratory tests, blood transfusions or specialist care. Behind every visit is a patient and a family grappling with an illness that is increasingly putting Uganda’s health system to the test….

Canada Prepares for Prolonged Trade War as Counter-Tariffs on US Kick In

Updated by Faith N Ruhinda at 1318 EAT on Tuesday 8 September 2026 The counter-tariffs will apply to nearly C$28 billion ($20 billion; £15 billion) worth of US products, ranging from steel and furniture to cotton T-shirts, with some tariffs reaching as high as 50%. Fresh fish and lobster were initially included on the list…

Yemeni Forces Launch Offensive Against Houthis, Pledge to Recapture Sanaa

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1259 EAT on Tuesday 8 September 2026 Forces loyal to Yemen’s internationally recognised government have launched counterattacks against Houthi rebels, with officials saying they aim to recapture the capital, Sanaa, from the Iran-backed group. Fighting intensified on Monday in the provinces of Taiz, Al Bayda and Al Jawf,…

Two Sons Arrested in Connection With Alleged Killing of 95-Year-Old Mother

Updated by HICGI News Agency at 1206 EAT on Tuesday 8 September 2026 Two sons are in custody at Kagadi Central Police Station for allegedly beheading their 95-year-old mother, Angela Kabagenzi, following a dispute over family land. The suspects, identified as Bijja Peter and Insigoma, both residents of Matuntu A Village in Bwikara Sub-county, Kagadi…

Promoter Blockboy: From Businessman to Music Distribution Force Helping Ugandan Artists Get Airplay

By Ssentamu Derick Peterson at 1443 EAT On Monday 7 September 2026 Kampala — In Uganda’s competitive music industry, releasing a song is only the beginning. For many artists, the bigger challenge is getting that music into the hands of listeners. That is where Nyanzi Martin Luther, popularly known as Promoter Blockboy, has found his…

Jamaica to Renew Slavery Reparations Demand During UK Visit

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1353 EAT on Monday 7 September 2026 A Jamaican delegation visiting the United Kingdom has said it will file a petition addressed to King Charles III, seeking legal guidance on the issue of slavery reparations. The delegation said the move would mark the first time a British Commonwealth…

Uganda Blocks DRC Mourners From Attending King Oyo’s Burial

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1338 EAT on Monday 7 September 2026 Uganda has barred mourners from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) from attending the burial of Tooro King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru IV, citing an ongoing Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC. The Ministry of Health issued the advisory as Tooro prepares…

Kasese Residents Struggle Amid Water Shortage

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1258 EAT on Monday 7 September 2026 A prolonged dry spell has worsened water shortages in parts of Busongora North, Kasese District, leaving residents struggling to access water for domestic use and livestock. Kasese District Water Office data show that water coverage across the district stands at more…