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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,…

Seven Vehicles Destroyed in Ntinda Garage Fire

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1346 EAT on Tuesday 9 September 2025 At least seven vehicles were destroyed by fire on Monday afternoon following a blaze at Efforts Garage in Ntinda, a suburb of Kampala. The blaze broke out at around 1:00 p.m. while mechanics were servicing vehicles—including police patrol cars and private…

U.S. Steel to Shut Down Illinois Mill, but Trump-Era Deal Delays Worker Layoffs

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1309 EAT on Tuesday 9 September 2025 U.S. Steel to Halt Production at Illinois Mill, but Jobs Temporarily Protected Under Trump-Era Deal U.S. Steel is set to halt production at one of its Illinois mills this November, but hundreds of workers will retain their jobs—for now—due to an…

Tensions Rise as Israel Intensifies Raids Following Deadly Jerusalem Attack

Updated at by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1218 EAT on Tuesday 9 September 2025 Israeli forces have launched a series of raids on towns and villages in the occupied West Bank, following a deadly shooting at a bus stop in occupied East Jerusalem on Monday that left six people dead. The attack, carried out…

Algeria Donates 50 Billion to Expand Uganda’s Katakwi General Hospital.

Updated by Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L.H.D (Hon.) at 2341 EAT on Monday 08th September 2025 ALGIERS- High Expectations as Uganda and Algeria Sign Agreement to Expand Katakwi General Hospital Excitement is high among residents of Katakwi following the signing of a cooperation agreement between the Government of Uganda and the Government of Algeria to…

Trump Tariffs Face Potential Rollback; Supreme Court Decision Could Trigger Refunds, Bessent Warns

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1358 EAT on Monday 8 September 2025 The U.S. Treasury Department will issue tariff rebates if the Supreme Court upholds a lower court ruling that found former President Donald Trump overstepped his authority in imposing “reciprocal” tariffs, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday. “We would have to…

Typhoon Tapah Slams into China, Triggers Evacuations and Shutdowns Across Region

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1330 EAT on Monday 8 September 2025 Tens of Thousands Evacuated as Typhoon Tapah Makes Landfall in Southern ChinaFlights Disrupted, Schools Closed Amid Powerful Winds and Torrential Rain Typhoon Tapah made landfall on Monday morning in the city of Taishan, Guangdong province, forcing the evacuation of tens of…

When Bishop Michael Kyazze was Sentenced by Court and why he Hosted Bobi Wine- Senior Citizens Talk

On the #SeniorCitizensTalk with Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L.H.D (Hon.) is renown Ugandan Clergyman Bishop Michael D Kyazze. He shares; Ø The Journey of the Pentecostal Church in East Africa. Ø Who is Bishop Michael David Kyazze? Ø Love & Family Ø Why he Hosted #BobiWine Ø What does the Yellow Tie in his COPE organisation mean? Ø Most Emotional Moment….

Dr. Benita Rumanzi Pledges Inclusive Growth as He Launches Parliamentary Campaign in Rukiga

By Hamlet Arinda RUKIGA- The Director of the Africa Population Institution, Hon. Dr. Rumanzi Benita Bushari, has officially launched his bid for the Rukiga County parliamentary seat, vowing to transform the young district into a national model of development. Dr. Rumanzi unveiled his ambitious vision today, Friday, September 5, 2025, while picking up his nomination…