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Uganda Political Transition: Bobi Wine, Gen. Muntu Stay Silent on Forgiving Museveni

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda & Eric KikomekoUpdated at 21:35, Monday, 1 December 2025 Nandala Mafabi and Male Mabirizi Emerge as the Only Candidates Willing to Forgive Museveni As Uganda heads toward the January 2026 general elections, the question of political transition dominated Sunday night’s highly anticipated Presidential Debate hosted by NTV Uganda. The debate,…

Unity and Diplomacy: VP Alupo and 25+ Envoys Gather in Kampala to Honour 71 Years of Algeria’s Liberation.

By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L.H.D. (Hon.), Anastasias Gordon Sekandi, Faith Barbara Ruhinda & Princess Scovia K Kampala, Uganda — Updated at 2145 EAT on November 5, 2025 The Embassy of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria in Uganda on Tuesday hosted a colourful reception at the ambassador’s residence in Kampala to mark the 71st…

Uganda and Russia Reaffirm Strategic Partnership at Third Intergovernmental Commission Session

By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L. H. D (Hon.) & Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Munyonyo, Uganda — updates at 13:12 EAT on October 8, 2025 Uganda and the Russian Federation have reaffirmed their long-standing strategic partnership during the Third Session of the Uganda–Russia Intergovernmental Commission on Economic and Scientific-Technical Cooperation, held at Speke Resort Munyonyo,…

Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8243 accident investigation: ICAO extends condolences and pledges full support.

MONTRÉAL, 28 December 2024 – The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has extended its profound condolences to the families and loved ones of those who perished or were injured in the tragic accident of Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8243 on 25 December 2024. Pursuant to Annex 13 of the Convention on International Civil Aviation (Chicago Convention), ICAO is calling upon…

Lutwama Henry Receives Climate Innovation Champion Award for Transformative Biogas Initiative.

By Anastasio Gordon Ssekandi – updated at 0824 EAT on Saturday 28th December 2024. YUMBE- In a ceremony marked by hope and inspiration, Ugandan environmentalist Lutwama Henry was honoured with the Climate Innovation Champion Award, a distinction presented by the Heal the Planet Global Organisation. The event, held at the Bidibidi Refugee Settlement, saw Dr….

Museveni Appoints Hajat Sharifah Buzeki as KCCA Executive Director.

In a bid to address Kampala’s mounting challenges in urban management and service delivery, President Yoweri Museveni has appointed Hajat Sharifah Buzeki as the new Executive Director of the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA). She will be assisted by Benon Moses Kigenyi, who has been named the Deputy Executive Director. The appointments signal a renewed…

Nigerian Watch-Lover Lost in Time.

Kaduna, Nigeria – December 27, 2024 The steady tick-tock of watches is fading in Kaduna, Nigeria, where Bala Muhammad, affectionately known as Baba Bala, struggles to keep his small watch-repair shop afloat amidst the digital revolution. Nestled on one of Kaduna’s busiest shopping streets, sandwiched between building material suppliers, Muhammad’s tiny shop resembles a time…

The World is Missing a Point about Christmas – Clergy.

By Earnest Kivumbi Benjamin KIBOGA – UGANDA, Rev Fr Dimitrios Ssendija , Assistant Priest at the Russian Orthodox Church in Kiboga speaks to HICGI News Agency. He says the world misses the point about Christmas and he cautions people celebrating the feastive season. Click here to watch and subscribe

WHO Chief and UN Staff Caught in Israeli Air Strike at Yemen’s Sanaa Airport.

The head of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, along with other United Nations staff, narrowly escaped harm during an Israeli air strike at Yemen’s Sanaa International Airport on Thursday. The incident occurred as the WHO team was preparing to board their flight. In a social media post, Tedros confirmed the air…

Archbishop of Uganda Urges Men to Avoid DNA Tests, Calls for Emulating Joseph’s Love.

The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Dr. Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu, has called on men to reconsider the increasing trend of conducting DNA tests to ascertain paternity. Speaking during a recent address, Archbishop Kaziimba emphasized the importance of love and care in family relationships over biological connections. He encouraged men to take inspiration from Joseph…

Abba Marcus defends himself against critics amid Chameleone’s health concerns.

Renowned Ugandan musician Jose Chameleone, born Joseph Mayanja, recently fell ill and was rushed to the hospital, prompting an outpouring of concern from fans and the public. However, his elder son, Abba Marcus, who currently resides in the United States, took to social media to express controversial opinions about his father and other family members….