Over 100 al-Shabaab militants killed in Somalia security operations

More than 100 al-Shabaab militants, including ringleaders, were killed in separate security operations in Somalia over the last 48 hours. The operation is the latest in a series of operations by government security agencies and regional vigilante groups aimed at crushing the al-Qaeda affiliated group. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud pledged to crush the militant group…

Rishi Sunak wins race to become the UK’s new prime minister

The former chancellor wins Conservative Party leadership contest days after the dramatic resignation of Liz Truss as prime minister. ister after winning the ruling Conservative Party’s leadership contest, which was triggered by the resignation of Liz Truss last week. Sunak’s win on Monday came days after Truss’s resignation after her disastrous tax cuts plans and policy U-turns…

Jakana Nadduli found dead

By Patson Baraire Mushaija Updated 0751 EAT on October 24, 2022 LUWERO- Sad news reaching HICGI News Agency indicate that the son of former Minister Without Portfolio Abdul Nadduli who was recently released from prison was today morning found dead. According to National Unity Platform (NUP) Secretary General David Lewis Rubongoya, family members informed him…

Kampala Celebrates International Day of Old Persons.

By KCCA-PCA Each year, we commemorate the “International Day of Older Persons” on 1 October to raise public awareness about the opportunities and challenges presented to the ageing populations and to mobilize the families, community groups and stakeholders to address the difficulties faced by older people. This year, the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) celebrated…

Amelia Kyambadde tips Youth on Economic Skills

By E K Benj Former Trade Minister Hon Amelia Kyambadde has lauded efforts on empowering the next generation by Incredible Youth International. During the concluded Graduation Ceremony  organised on the theme “Improved Market Access, Value Addition And Increased Employment of The Ugandan Youth In Agriculture” at The Incredible Youth International Head Quarters- Kabembe Mukono, Ms…

Edith Nakalema, A Woman in Uniform with Extraordinary Traits.

By E K Benj -Follow us on all social media, type “HICGI News Agency” Today in our special Series Senior Citizens, we’re featuring Colonel Edith Nakalema, a Ugandan military officer, who graduated in August 2018 from the Higher Command and Staff Course at the Joint Services Command and Staff College, in Watchfield, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom, where she had been admitted in 2017. Background…

UK PM steps down after 45 days in office

Liz Truss has been in office for just 45 days – the shortest tenure of any UK prime minister. The second shortest serving PM was George Canning, who served for 119 days after dying in 1827. Trouble began when her first Chancellor, Kwasi Kwarteng, spooked the financial markets with his mini-budget on 23 September. Since…

Bazzukulu ‘command’ Jjaja Museveni to contest in 2026

“As Bazzukulu, we command you our good Jjaja to stand again in 2026.” This was the message to President Yoweri Museveni from the group, Bazzukulu ba Museveni. Leaning to the National Resistance Movement (NRM), the group gathered at the Office of the National Chairman, where they were hosted by Senior Presidential Advisor and Group Coordinator,…