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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,…

Rugby Cranes Coach Pinpoints Key Issues in Africa Cup Loss to Kenya

Updated By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1328 EAT on Friday 18 July 2025 Uganda Rugby Cranes head coach Fred Mudoola believes his team’s mentality played a major role in their 32–24 defeat to Kenya in the Africa Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday. The loss, which took place at the Mandela National Stadium annexe pitch, means…

Entertainment: Miki Wine Denies Targeting Bebe Cool in New Song

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1302 EAT on Friday 18 July 2025 *Singer Mikie Wine has addressed growing speculation surrounding his latest track, “Zuena,” a remake of Ragga Dee’s popular hit “Oyagala Cash.” The song tells the story of a woman named Zuena who breaks the artist’s heart, choosing money and fame over…

Ugandan Shillings Hits Record High, Emerges as one of Africa’s Strongest Currencies

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1209 EAT on Friday 18 July 2025 The Ugandan Shilling (UGX) has solidified its status as one of Africa’s most resilient currencies, appreciating by 1.3% against the US dollar in June 2025 and sustaining its strength into July. This strong performance underscores Uganda’s sound economic fundamentals, driven by…

United Nations in Uganda Bulletin May – June 2025

By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L. H. D (Hon.) & Sida Fikerte Ayele The UN system in Uganda is comprised of 29 UN entities together implementing the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) 2021 -2025 supporting Uganda to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Bulletin is published by the Uganda UN Communication Sub-group in collaboration…

Syrian Leader Pledges Protection for Druze Amid Sectarian Clashes and Israel Strikes

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Updated at 1351 EAT on Thursday 17 July 2025 Syria’s interim president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, has declared it a “priority” to protect the country’s Druze population, following Israeli air strikes targeting government forces accused of attacking Druze communities in Suweida province. In his first televised address since the strikes on Damascus…

Trump Urges Attorney General to Release Any ‘Credible’ information on Epstein

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Updated at 1456 EAT on Wednesday 16 July 2025 U.S. President Donald Trump has said Attorney General Pam Bondi should release “whatever she thinks is credible” regarding the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, as he faces rare criticism from within his political base for appearing to distance himself from the…

UBOS Distributes Tablets to Support Real-Time Census Data Updates

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Updated at 1425 EAT on Wednesday 16 July 2025 Ordinarily, Uganda holds a National Population and Housing Census (NPHC) once every 10 years. However, the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) is taking steps to ensure that population data remains current in the interim. In a forward-looking move, UBOS has begun…

Faith-Based Solutions Discussed by Kayanja, Tshisekedi to Address Conflict and Poverty in the Great Lakes

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Updated at 1356 EAT on Wednesday 16 July 2025 Kinshasa – On Monday, Congolese President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo hosted a delegation of religious leaders, including Ugandan evangelist Dr. Robert Kayanja and Archbishop Evariste Ejiba Yamapia, head of the Church of Awakening in Congo (ERC), for a high-level dialogue focused on…