US Ambassador Outlines Visa Bond Policy and Entry Rules for Ugandans

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1252 EAT on Friday 6 February 2026 The United States government has announced sweeping changes to its visa policy affecting Ugandan nationals, introducing stricter entry requirements for non-immigrant travellers and temporarily suspending the issuance of immigrant visas, as Washington intensifies enforcement of its immigration laws. The measures, outlined…

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Social Media Star Diana Skyz Discovered Dead at Kyanja Residence

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1542 EAT on Thursday 5 February 2026 Prominent Ugandan TikToker and content creator Diana Skyz has been found dead at her apartment in Kyanja, a suburb of Kampala, in a development that has sent shockwaves through the city’s entertainment community. Her body was discovered on Wednesday morning at…

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Xi Urges Trump to Act Prudently on US Arms Sales to Taiwan

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1508 EAT on Thursday 5 February 2026 China’s President Xi Jinping has described Taiwan as “the most important issue” in China–US relations during a phone call with US President Donald Trump. According to state media, Xi urged Trump to exercise “prudence” in supplying weapons to the island, emphasizing…

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Uganda’s Primary Exams Tell a Story That Goes Beyond Pass Rates

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1454 EAT on Thursday 2026 On Friday afternoon, as results from the Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) began circulating across Uganda, familiar rituals unfolded. Parents clustered around school noticeboards. Teachers scanned lists for recognisable names. In villages and city schools alike, the results marked the close of one chapter…

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Son of Former Libyan Leader, Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, Killed Amid Conflict

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1358 EAT on Thursday 5 February 2026 Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the most prominent son of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, has been killed in Libya, according to officials and local media reports. The 53-year-old’s death was announced on Tuesday by his lawyer, Khaled al-Zaidi, and his political adviser,…

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New Sickle Cell Cure from Ugandan Biotech Could Reach Millions

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1712 EAT on Wednesday 4 February 2026 KAMPALA — Over the weekend, news emerged that could transform the future of one of the world’s most neglected diseases. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted a groundbreaking patent to Dei BioPharma Ltd, a Ugandan biotechnology company…

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UK PM Starmer Condemns Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Energy Infrastructure

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1615 EAT on Wednesday 4 February 2026 Russian strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure are “particularly depraved,” UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Thursday, condemning attacks that have left millions without power amid winter months. Starmer’s comments come as Ukraine continues to grapple with targeted missile and drone…

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Why Reducing Salt in Foods Can Help Curb High Blood Pressure

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1512 EAT on Wednesday 4 February 2026 Reducing the amount of salt in everyday foods could lead to significant declines in high blood pressure — a key driver of heart disease and stroke — according to a new study published in the journal Hypertension. Researchers analysed data from modelling…

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