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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,…

Controversial Remarks by Busoga Prime Minister Spark Debate on NUP Leadership Dynamics

By HICGI Staff- Updated at 10:43 EAT on Thursday 14th March 2024 Recent comments made by Busoga Prime Minister, Dr. Joseph Muvawala, have ignited a firestorm of debate within Uganda’s political circles, shedding light on perceived divisions within the National Unity Platform (NUP) and raising questions about the party’s leadership dynamics. In a now-deleted tweet…

Top Propagandist Transferred from MP Ssenyonyi’s Office Amid Breach of Confidentiality Allegations.

By HICGI STAFF – Updated at 10:32 EAT on Thursday 14th March 2024 In a surprising turn of events, news has emerged from Parliament indicating the transfer of Mr. Sadab Kitatta, a prominent propagandist known for his association with Mr. Mpuuga, from the office of Hon. Ssenyonyi. Kitatta’s transfer comes in the wake of allegations…

President Museveni Suspends Rubaga Deputy RCC Burora: Developing Story Unfolds.

By HICGI Staff – Updated at 10:05 EAT on Thursday 14th March 2024 In a breaking development, President Yoweri Museveni has suspended Rubaga Deputy Resident City Commissioner (RCC) Burora, sparking intrigue and speculation within Uganda’s political circles. The suspension, has come in at a moment when the president had just met with the Speaker of…

We won’t pay ransom for kidnap victims – Tinubu

Nigerias President Bola Tinubu has vowed not to pay ransom to kidnappers of scores of students and other people in parts of Nigeria, an official has said. The kidnappers, who contacted the families, are demanding a ransom of 1bn naira ($600,000; £470,000). They have threatened to kill the captives if the demand is not met. A…

Ugandan Business Mogul Dubbed “New Pablo Escobar” Accused of Extensive Tax Evasion and Exploitative Practices.

By Makana Kennedy Ndyamuhaki – Updated at 09:51 EAT on Thursday 14th March 2024 In a shocking exposé, Ugandan businessman Drake Lubega has been likened to notorious drug lord Pablo Escobar for his alleged involvement in extensive tax evasion schemes and exploitative practices within the country’s real estate sector. Lubega, who reportedly owns over 50…

Kenya will still deploy to Haiti – Ruto.

Kenya’s President William Ruto has said that a planned deployment of police officers to Haiti will go ahead as soon as the Caribbean country puts in place a transitional presidential council. Authorities in Kenya earlier this week said the planned deployment was on hold following the announcement that Haiti’s Prime Minister Ariel Henry would be…

Activist Suuna James King Arrested During Peaceful Protest at Parliament.

By Makana Kennedy Ndyamuhaki – Updated at 08:42 EAT on Thursday 14th March 2024 In a recent development at the Parliament of Uganda, political activist Suuna James King was arrested on Monday while peacefully protesting for the resignation of Speaker Anita Among. The incident has sparked discussions about the right to peaceful protest and the…

Women to be enrolled for military service, in Denmark.

Denmark has considered it necessary to start carrying out women’s recruitment into the army and to enhance their capabilities. Denmark will call up women as well as men as it expands conscription to respond to Europe’s changing security climate. It also wants to boost its defense budget by nearly $6bn (£4.6bn) in the next five…