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Vice President Alupo Represents Museveni: BRICS Summit, Ends with Renewed Push for a Multipolar World Order.

NEW DELHI, INDIA – By Dr.Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin L. H. D (Hon.)- HICGI News Agency updated at 1613 EAT on Monday 14 September 2026 Vice President Jessica Alupo represented President Yoweri Museveni at the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India, where she held talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on strengthening cooperation between…

Lukyamuzi Takes on Odonga Otto Over Disappearance of Signatures Collected to Impeach the President

On the Senior Citizens Talk, veteran Ugandan politician Hon. John Ken Lukyamuzi, popularly known as The Man, revisits the controversial 2012 impeachment petition against President Museveni and addresses the alleged disappearance of signatures collected to support the motion. In this candid discussion with Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L.H.D. (Hon.), Lukyamuzi also shares his views on…

Silence, Fear, and the Cost to Uganda’s HIV Fight

By Adam Bukenya | Saturday, January 31st, 2026 Uganda’s fight against HIV has come a long way. Today, more people know their status, treatment is widely available, and many who once feared the virus now live long, productive lives. But beneath this progress lies a quieter challenge—one that statistics alone cannot explain. Healthcare workers say HIV does…

Amazon Confirms 16,000 Job Cuts After Email Error

Created by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1931 EAT on Wednesday 28 January 2026 US technology giant Amazon has confirmed it will cut 16,000 jobs, hours after an internal email—apparently sent in error—alerted staff to a new round of global redundancies. The email, seen by the BBC and sent late on Tuesday, indicated that employees…

Salim Uhuru Wins Re-Election as Kampala Central Mayor

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1908 EAT on Wednesday 28 January 2026 Incumbent Salim Uhuru has been officially declared the winner of the Kampala Central Division mayoral race, securing 32,759 votes, the Electoral Commission announced. The declaration came at the Kampala Central tally centre following the completion of vote counting from all polling…

Russia Seeks to Safeguard Syrian Military Bases as Putin Holds Talks With Al-Sharaa

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1846 EAT on Wednesday 28 January 2026 Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa is holding talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow as the Kremlin moves to preserve its influence in Syria, including its military footprint, more than a year after al-Sharaa toppled Russia’s longtime ally, Bashar al-Assad, at…

Donors Gain Growing Influence Over Uganda’s Health Sector as Government Steps Back

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1829 EAT on Wednesday 28 January 2026 History shows that little good comes from pursuing short-term gains by mortgaging a nation’s future—especially when that future is tied to the health and data of its own people. This cautionary lesson is reflected in a memorandum of understanding signed between…

Uganda’s Health Care System on the Rise: Innovations, Challenges, and Hope for the Future

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1728 EAT On Tuesday 27 January 2026 Kampala, Uganda – Uganda’s health care system is evolving rapidly, blending innovation, resilience, and community-driven solutions to meet the needs of millions. From bustling city hospitals to rural clinics, the story of health care in Uganda is one of progress, determination, and…

Uganda Secures Third Spot in Absa Africa Financial Markets Index

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1711 EAT on Tuesday 27 January 2026 Uganda Climbs to Third Place in Absa Africa Financial Markets Index 2025Uganda has surged to third place in the 2025 Absa Africa Financial Markets Index, reflecting significant progress in its financial sector. The index, which evaluates financial market development across 23…

Immigration official linked to Trump crackdown to exit Minneapolis role

Updated by Eric Kikomeko at 1625 EAT on Tuesday 27 January 2026 A senior U.S. immigration official who became the public face of the Trump administration’s enforcement surge in Minneapolis is expected to leave the city, marking a possible shift in federal policy after the fatal shooting of a second U.S. citizen by federal agents…