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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,…

New Algerian Law Classifies French Colonial Rule as a Crime

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1618 EAT on Friday 26 December 2025 Algeria’s parliament has unanimously passed a bill declaring France’s colonisation of the country a crime. On Wednesday, lawmakers approved the legislation amid scenes of high emotion, standing in the chamber draped in scarves bearing the national colours and chanting “Long live…

Museveni Opens Hoima City Stadium, Warns Against Poor Waste Disposal

Updated by Erick Kikomeko at 1556 EAT on Friday 26 December 2025 Hoima City — President Yoweri Museveni has officially commissioned Hoima City Stadium, describing it as a major national asset and urging residents to practice responsible waste disposal to safeguard the environment.The newly opened stadium is expected to play a significant role in Uganda’s…

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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…