EC Secretary and Five Others Suspended for Investigation.

The Electoral Commission (EC) Secretary, Mr. Leonard Mulekwah, has been suspended alongside five other individuals within the commission. The suspension is part of an ongoing effort to facilitate an internal investigation into unspecified matters within the organization. Justice Simon Byabakama, the EC Chairperson, confirmed the suspension, explaining that it was a necessary step to ensure…

Ghanaian Music Legend Teddy Osei, Founder of Osibisa, Dies at 88.

Teddy Osei, the renowned Ghanaian saxophonist and music legend who founded the Afro-rock band Osibisa, has passed away at the age of 88. Osei, a gifted drummer, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist, died in London on Tuesday, as confirmed in a statement from his family. Osei’s legacy in the music world is cemented through his pioneering work…

Israel Delays Vote on Gaza Ceasefire Deal Amid Last-Minute Negotiations.

   Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has delayed a crucial cabinet vote that was scheduled for Thursday to approve a ceasefire deal with Hamas. The vote, which was initially set to confirm a long-negotiated agreement, has been postponed due to last-minute changes reportedly sought by Hamas. According to Netanyahu, the delay stems from the group’s…

Chief Justice Owiny-Dollo defends judiciary amid Bobi Wine’s accusations.

In a strong defense of the judiciary, Chief Justice Alphonse Owiny-Dollo has responded to allegations made by opposition leader Bobi Wine regarding the impartiality of the judicial system in Uganda. Speaking to judicial officers of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal during a retreat in Mbarara City on January 14, 2025, Owiny-Dollo dismissed Bobi…

Kenyan Minister Alleges  Intelligence Agency Behind Son’s Abduction.

Kenyan Minister Justin Muturi, who serves as the Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, has accused the country’s National Intelligence Service (NIS) of being behind the abduction of his son, Leslie Muturi, last year. This marks the first time a member of Kenya’s cabinet has publicly criticized the government’s handling of the rising cases of abductions,…

Israel and Hamas Reach Ceasefire Agreement and Hostage Release Deal.

Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire agreement to bring an end to 15 months of intense conflict. US President Joe Biden confirmed the deal, which stipulates a full and complete ceasefire, the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza, and the release of all hostages held by Hamas. This agreement aims to halt the ongoing…

Muslims Urge Mufti Mubajje to Step Down Amid Growing Pressure.

Muslim leaders and followers in Uganda are intensifying calls for the resignation of Sheikh Shaban Mubajje from his role as the Mufti of Uganda, urging him to relinquish the position within two months. The growing pressure comes as many believe that the 70-year-old leader should not continue in office, citing both moral grounds and the…