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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…

UPDF to Recruit 10,200 Soldiers as Army Prioritises Science Skills and Tightens Anti-Corruption Measures

Updated by HICGI News Agency at 1209 EAT on Friday 5 June 2026 KAMPALA, June 5, 2026 — The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has announced a nationwide recruitment exercise targeting 10,200 new soldiers, with military authorities placing special emphasis on science and technical qualifications while introducing stricter measures to curb corruption during the enlistment…

World Records 35 Billionaires Under Age 30 Amid AI Wealth Surge

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda & Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L.H.D (Hon.) at 1331 EAT on Thursday 4 June 2026 A surge in artificial intelligence investments, major startup funding rounds and inherited wealth has helped drive a record number of young billionaires onto this year’s global rich list. According to the latest billionaire rankings, 35…

Kagadi Leaders Demand Greater Recognition Following Cabinet Appointments

By HICG News Agency at 1319 EAT on Thursday 4 June 2026 KAGADI — Growing frustration is emerging in Kagadi District following the latest Cabinet appointments, which once again left the district without representation at the highest level of government despite its long-standing support for President Yoweri Museveni and the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM)….

Ugandan Content Creator Master Parrot Dies in Northern Bypass Crash

By HICGI News Agency at 1311 EAT on Thursday 4 June 2026 KAMPALA — Ugandan content creator and online entertainer Master Parrot has died following a road accident along Kampala’s Northern Bypass, a tragedy that has sent shockwaves through the country’s growing digital entertainment community. The accident reportedly occurred on Tuesday evening along the busy…

Low Health Literacy Threatening Africa’s Healthcare Gains, Nigerian Advocate Warns

By HICGI News Agency at 1254 EAT on Thursday 4 June 2026 As African countries continue investing billions in hospitals, medicines and healthcare infrastructure, a Nigerian public health advocate has warned that a lack of health education and pharmaceutical awareness remains one of the continent’s most significant barriers to better health outcomes. Favour Clement Idara,…

Video: Ambasaddor Amokrane Mourad visits Coffee, Fruit and Cocoa Exporter.

H.E. Amokrane Mourad, Algeria Ambassador to Uganda Explores Trade Opportunities with Ugandan Coffee, Fruit and Cocoa Exporter Watch here more

Uganda Activist Revises NGO Funding Proposal Amid Debate Over Civil Society Independence.

By Derrick Ssentamu KAMPALA, Uganda — A proposed bill seeking to establish a government-supported funding mechanism for non-governmental organisations in Uganda is being revised before its formal submission to Parliament, following debate over how the plan could affect the independence of the country’s civil society sector. The initiative, led by youth activist Nyanzi Martin Luther,…

From Microsoft CEO to NBA Owner: Steve Ballmer’s Billion-Dollar Bets and Growing Scrutiny

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda & Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L.H.D (Hon.) at 1210 EAT on Tuesday 2 June 2026 A former classmate of Bill Gates at Harvard University, Steve Ballmer joined Microsoft in 1980 as employee number 30 after dropping out of Stanford University’s MBA programme. He went on to serve as Microsoft’s…