Ruth Nankabirwa’s Political Journey: From Kiboga MP to Energy Minister

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1616 EAT on Monday 18 August 2025 In our Senior Citizen Series today, We’re featuring Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu (born 28 November 1965) is a Ugandan politician currently serving as the Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, a position she has held since 8 June 2021. Despite…

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Museveni to Teso: Government Can not Compensate for War Losses

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1540 EAT on Monday 18 August 2025 President Yoweri Museveni has ruled out direct compensation for losses suffered during past insurgencies, stating that such restitution is neither feasible nor supported under international norms. Speaking during a meeting with leaders in Soroti City, President Yoweri Museveni likened the impact of…

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Amnesty Accuses Israel of Deliberately Starving Palestinians in Gaza

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1349 EAT on Monday 18 August 2025 Amnesty International has accused Israel of implementing a “deliberate policy” of starvation in Gaza, as the United Nations and humanitarian agencies continue to warn of an impending famine in the besieged Palestinian enclave. In a newly released report citing testimonies from displaced…

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Myanmar Military Government Sets Election Date for December 28

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1301 EAT on Monday 18 August 2025 Myanmar’s military government has announced that long-promised national elections will begin on December 28, despite growing scepticism over whether the polls will be free or fair under the current regime. The Union Election Commission said on Monday that the vote would mark…

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Starmer and EU Leaders to Meet Trump and Zelensky at whit House.

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1650 EAT on Sunday 17 August 2025 A high-level virtual meeting bringing together NATO leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is now underway, hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron. Macron opened the session by thanking all participants, with special recognition given to those joining from outside Europe, including Australia…

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Uganda Cancer Institute Warns Public Against Unregulated Self-Test Kits

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1554 EAT on Sunday 17 August 2025 The Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) has advised the public to exercise caution when using self-test cancer kits, warning that while such tools show promise, they should not replace professional medical screening. The caution comes ahead of the upcoming Conference on Cancer and…

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American Philanthropist Dr. Michelle Corral Concludes Humanitarian Mission in Uganda’s Bidibidi Refugee Settlement- Also 700 photos.

By Sida Fikerte Ayele & Tola Fasika Negash, Gordon Anastasias Sekandi & Caleb Turyamuhika – updated at 11:44 EAT on 17th August 2025 Bidibidi, West Nile, Uganda – Dr. Michelle Corral, an American philanthropist, prophetess, and televangelist, has returned to the United States after leading a transformative humanitarian mission in Bidibidi Refugee Settlement, West Nile,…

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Ugandan Student Launches AI-Powered Health Website to Simplify Medical Information

By Sida Fikerte Ayele & Tola Fasika Negash Ishaka, Uganda — A 23-year-old Ugandan student has launched a new digital health platform that aims to revolutionise how communities access health information in Uganda. Hope.co.ug, built by Hope Emmanuel, a fourth-year Pharmacy student at Kampala International University (Ishaka campus), blends clear health education with cutting-edge AI…

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