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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,…

Ugandan Dance and Music Group primarily known as, “Ghetto Kids”

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda updated at 1345 EAT on Monday 5 May 2025 The Ghetto Kids formerly Triplets Ghetto Kids are a dance/music group founded in 2014 by Daouda Kavuma composed of children from the Katwe slums in Kampala, Uganda. In 2014, a video of Alex, Fred, Bachir, Patricia and Isaac dancing to Eddy Kenzo’s “Sitya Loss” music went viral, accumulating…

Israel security cabinet approves plan to expand Gaza offensive

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Updated at 1312 EAT on Monday 5 May 205 Israel’s security cabinet has approved a plan to expand its military offensive against Hamas, which reportedly includes capturing Gaza and holding the territory. The Israeli military has called up tens of thousands of reservists in preparation for the move, saying it…

Tinyiko Ntshongwana on How Science & Tech is Contributing to the Development of South Africa.

On the #SeniorCitizensTalk with Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, we’re in South Africa with Tinyiko Ntshongwana, Deputy Director- Africa Multilateral Cooperation, Department of Science & Technology, Government of South Africa on;She shares about the contribution of Science to the Economic Development of South Africa.Ø South Africa Astronomy & Space ProgramØ Energy, Mining, Agriculture & Manufacturing Industry… Watch…

“Honoring Rajiv Ruparelia and the Legacy of a Remarkable Family” – tribute-focused.

By Earnest Kivumbi Benjamin 32 years ago, East Africa’s wealthiest businessman, Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia, was just an ordinary entrepreneur in Kampala. … “Honoring Rajiv Ruparelia and the Legacy of a Remarkable Family” – tribute-focused.

Vatican Prepares for Papal Conclave with Installation of Iconic Chimney

Updated by Anastasios Gordon Sekandi, at 14:30 EAT Friday 02 May 2025 According to the local media house, the Vatican fire brigade has installed the traditional chimney stack atop the Sistine Chapel, which will signal the outcome of the upcoming papal election. On May 7, the College of Cardinals will assemble in the Sistine Chapel…

Nansana woman arrested for burning husband to death

Bu Faith Barbara N Ruhinda updated at 1422 EAT on Friday 2 May 2025 Nansana municipality Police in Wakiso district, have arrested a woman accused of killing her husband by setting him on fire. The suspect, identified only as Nanziri, allegedly tied up her husband, 75-year-old James Wani, placed him in a sack, and burned…

Russell Brand granted bail in first court appearance over sexual assault charges

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Updated at 1412 EAT on Friday 2 May 2025 British comedian and actor Russell Brand was granted conditional bail during a court appearance on Friday, after he was charged last month with rape and sexual assault. London’s Metropolitan Police charged Brand 49 with one count of rape, one count of indecent assault…

Man Utd Spurs & Chelsea all on track to reach European finals reaction

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda updated at 1357 EAT on Friday 2 May 2025 Should Manchester United and Tottenham meet in the Europa League final, it could well be a historic moment for the competition – for all the wrong reasons. Since the Europa League was rebranded in 2009-2010, no team to play in the…