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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,…

Headteacher Arrested as UNEB Withholds PLE Results Over Alleged Wrong Issuance of Results.

By HICGI Staff – Updated at 02:05 EAT on Monday 26th Feb 2024 The education sector in Bushenyi is reeling from shock and disbelief following the arrest of Lillian Ayebazibwe, the headteacher of Bubaale Primary School, over allegations of issuing incorrect Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) results to her former P.7 students. The arrest comes after…

Archbishop Kazimba Mugalu Launches Retreat on Canon Law for Chancellors and Deputy Chancellors of Church of Uganda Dioceses.

By HICGI Staff – Updated at 01:23 EAT on Monday 26th Feb 2024 Today marked a significant milestone for the Church of Uganda as Archbishop Stephen Kazimba Mugala officially inaugurated a three-day retreat for Chancellors and Deputy Chancellors from the 39 Dioceses. Hosted at Lweza Conference Center, the retreat focuses on Canon Law, highlighting the…

Exposing Corruption in Parliamentary Recruitment: Spire’s story of Nepotism and Favoritism.

By HICGI Staff – Updated at 1:05 EAT on Monday 26th Feb 2024 Recruitment processes at Parliament are meant to uphold integrity, transparency, and meritocracy. However, recent revelations by Jim Spire, who was invited to participate in the interview panel for Parliament Research Officers, paint a troubling picture of corruption and nepotism undermining this crucial…

Prof Jeffrey Sachs Engages Uganda’s National Planning Authority on SDGs and Socio-Economic Transformation.

By HICGI Staff – Updated at 12:45 EAT on Monday 26th Feb 2024 Renowned economist and sustainable development advocate, Prof Jeffrey Sachs, embarked on his much-anticipated visit to Uganda with a productive meeting at the National Planning Authority (NPA). The gathering, which saw Prof Sachs in dialogue with Prof Mbabazi Pamela, Chairperson of the NPA,…

Kilimanjaro International Airport Shootout Revealed as Emergency Drill.

By HICGI Staff – Updated at 12:30 EAT on Monday 26th Feb 2024 In a dramatic turn of events today at Kilimanjaro International Airport, what initially appeared to be a tense and alarming shootout has been revealed as an emergency drill conducted to test the readiness and response capabilities of airport security personnel. The simulated…

Mulindwa Nasif and Angulibo Siraj Charged: Alleged Abductions Spark Concerns Over Rights in Uganda.

By HICGI Staff – Updated at 12:13 EAT on Monday 26th Feb 2024 In a concerning turn of events, Mulindwa Nasif, who was reportedly abducted two weeks ago, has been presented before the Military Court in Makindye, Uganda. Alongside him stands Angulibo Siraj, the West Nile coordinator for the National Unity Platform (NUP), who has…

Desperation in Nansana: Mother Puts 14-Year-Old Daughter Up for Sale to Raise School Fees.

By HICGI Staff – Updated at 11:01 EAT on Monday 26th Feb 2024 In a heart-wrenching display of desperation, a mother in Nansana, Uganda, has resorted to putting her 14-year-old daughter up for sale in a bid to raise school fees. The tragic incident has shed light on the harsh realities faced by many families…

Uganda on alert as situation worsens in eastern DRC

Uganda has put all the security agencies at alert of fear of what’s happening in eastern DRC and the refugees that may cross to uganda for asylum Since January, fighting between the Congolese national army and the M23 rebel group in the North Kivu Province has seen thousands of civilians displaced, with many trekking into…