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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,…

From Pasture to Legacy: Why a Merchandising Strategy is Key to the Ankole Heritage Brand

By Ambassador Rosa Malango Special Presidential Envoy on Tourism and Trade, State House For centuries, estimated at over 6,000 years, the Ankole Longhorn cattle have been the silent custodians of our history, highly valued symbols in African communities. With their majestic, sweeping horns and regal stature, they are more than just livestock; they are a living masterpiece…

Dr. Joan Ross Brings Christmas Relief to Impoverished Karamojong Families in Kampala

By Faith Barbara Ruhinda – Updated at 1829 EAT on Wednesday 24th December 2025 Katwe ghetto residents receive food support through Heal The Planet Global Organisation Scores of families in Katwe, a ghetto community in Kampala, were filled with joy after receiving food items including rice, sugar, and soap, donated by American Philanthropist Dr. Joan…

Mulago Hospital to Launch Liver Transplants Starting Next Year

Updated By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1440 EAT on Wednesday 24 December 2025 Mulago National Referral Hospital has announced plans to introduce liver transplant services next year, a groundbreaking development that is expected to provide life-saving treatment to hundreds of patients suffering from advanced liver diseases in need of specialized surgical care. Dr. Rosemary…

Arab League Endorses Sudanese Government’s Peace Plan Presented at the UN

Updated By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1406 EAT On Wednesday 24 December 2025 Ahmed Aboul Gheit, the Secretary-General of the Arab League, has expressed strong support for a peace plan presented by Sudanese Prime Minister Kamil Idris to the United Nations Security Council earlier this week. In a statement on Wednesday, Gheit affirmed that…

Christmas and New Year 2026 Message from His Majesty the Kabaka: Call for Peace, Justice, and Vigilance

By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L. H. D. (Hon.) Kampala, Uganda — 23rd December 2025 His Majesty the Kabaka of Buganda, Muwenda Mutebi II, has issued a Christmas and New Year 2026 message, thanking the people for their prayers and expressing concern over rising political violence, economic pressures, food insecurity, and insecurity affecting communities across…

Prince Nakibinge Calls on Security Agencies to Respect Rule of Law Ahead of Elections

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 0810 EAT on Tuesday 23 December 2025 The titular head of Muslims in Uganda, Prince Kassim Nakibinge, has called on security agencies to enforce the law professionally and within constitutional limits, warning against abuse of authority as the country prepares for general elections. Prince Nakibinge made the remarks…

Foster’s Late Goal Seals South Africa Victory Over Angola in AFCON Opener

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 0746 EAT on Tuesday 23 December 2025 Lyle Foster scored a superb late winner from outside the penalty area as South Africa edged Angola 2–1 in their Africa Cup of Nations Group B opener in Marrakesh on Monday, marking their first victory in an opening match at the…

Trump’s New Envoy Signals Support for Incorporating Greenland into the US

Updated by Eric Kikomeko at 2127 EAT on Monday 22 December 2025 Donald Trump has sparked a fresh diplomatic row with Denmark after appointing a special envoy to Greenland, the vast Arctic island he has previously said he would like to annex. Trump announced on Sunday that Jeff Landry, the Republican governor of Louisiana, would…