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…

Two killed, one critically injured after taxi rolls over pedestrians in Kampala

By HICGI News agency at 1218 EAT on Monday 5 October 2026 Two people have been killed and another critically injured after a taxi, registration number UBN 689A, reportedly failed to stop and rolled over three pedestrians near the New Taxi Park in downtown Kampala. The two men died at the scene, while the woman…

Children Voices Against Malaria Uganda to Launch Inaugural Schools Festival

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda KAMPALA, UGANDA — Children Voices Against Malaria Uganda (CVAMU) will hold its inaugural Bye Bye Malaria Schools Festival at Marriott Hotel in Kampala on November 20, 2026, bringing together children, schools, health partners and communities in a renewed campaign to raise awareness about malaria prevention and access to health services….

Iran calls on Iraq to lift flight ban amid US sanctions

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1547 EAT on Friday 2 October 2026 Iran has called on Iraq to lift remaining flight restrictions linked to US sanctions and fully restore normal air travel between the two countries, despite the partial resumption of services at an Iraqi airport earlier this week. In a statement on…

Bunyoro appeals for financial support for king’s treatment

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1527 EAT on Friday 2 October 2026 The ruling Babiito clan of the Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom has appealed for financial support to facilitate specialised medical treatment abroad for Omukama Dr Solomon Gafabusa Rukirabasaija Agutamba Iguru I. Chief Prince (Okwir) Fred Mugenyi Rucunya said clan members and elders agreed during…

Thugs in army, URA-like uniforms rob kombucha sales team of Shs5.5m

Updated by HICGI News Agency at 1419 EAT on Friday 4th October 2026 The incident reportedly occurred on October 1, 2026, at about 5pm near Kigulu Trading Centre in Nakalama Sub-county, Iganga District. Kenneth Twinamastiko, 32, a salesman at the kombucha drink company’s Iganga branch, said he was travelling with the company driver, Damulira Waiswa,…

Netanyahu hails stabbed Indian pilot as hero; Flydubai halts Israel flights

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1459 EAT on Thursday 1 October 2026 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has praised the captain of a Flydubai jet as “a true hero” after he helped save all 174 people on board when he was allegedly stabbed by his co-pilot. Israeli officials said the co-pilot attempted to…

South Korean exports hit record high as AI demand surges

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1307 EAT on Thursday 1 October 2026 South Korea’s exports have reached a monthly record, driven by strong demand for chips used in artificial intelligence. Exports rose 83.5 percent year-on-year to $120.9 billion in September, surpassing the previous record of $102.25 billion set in June, according to preliminary…

Nameere drops five witnesses from election petition defence

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1255 EAT on Thursday 1 October 2026 State Minister for Local Government and Masaka City Woman MP Justine Nameere has asked the High Court to drop five of the seven witnesses she had listed to defend her election victory in a petition challenging the results. Through her lawyers,…