Today marks the official takeover of the new leadership at Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA). Mr. Benon Kigenyi, who has been appointed as the Deputy Executive Director, and Ms. Sharifah Buzeki, the newly appointed Executive Director, assumed office as part of the city’s efforts to steer it towards greater transformation. Ms. Buzeki, in her remarks,…
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Trump Escalates Threats Over Greenland and Panama Canal.
President-elect Donald Trump has intensified his rhetoric regarding the United States’ acquisition of Greenland and the Panama Canal, both of which he has repeatedly described as crucial to the nation’s economic and national security. During a recent press conference at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, Trump was asked by a reporter whether he would rule…
Bobi Wine Responds to Gen. Muhoozi’s Threats and Accusations.
On January 6, 2024, opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, addressed the media in Kampala following recent threats made against him by General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the son of Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni. The tension between Bobi Wine and General Muhoozi escalated after Kainerugaba posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, suggesting that…
Five Missing Kenyan Youths Freed Amid Uproar Over Abductions.
Five young Kenyan men, including a well-known cartoonist, who had gone missing just before the Christmas holidays, have been found alive, according to family members and rights groups. The case of their disappearance sparked widespread outrage across the nation, further fueling concerns over a troubling trend of enforced disappearances in Kenya. The five men were…
The End of the Trudeau Era, A Resignation After Years of Pressure.
For months, Canada’s Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, faced increasing pressure from both the public and members of his own Liberal Party to step down. Despite his vow to stay on as leader, even as voter frustrations grew and political rivals surged in the polls, Trudeau could no longer withstand the mounting calls for his resignation….
Reshuffled Permanent Secretaries Assigned New Tasks.
The Ugandan government has announced a reshuffle of permanent secretaries, with new appointees set to face fresh challenges in their respective positions. The changes were confirmed by Ms. Lucy Nakyobe, the Head of Public Service and Secretary to the Cabinet, in a statement made yesterday. However, Nakyobe did not provide specific reasons behind the reshuffle….
Chinese Nationals Arrested with Gold Bars and $800,000 Cash in DR Congo.
Three Chinese nationals were arrested in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) after being caught with 12 gold bars and $800,000 (£650,000) in cash, according to local officials. The arrest occurred in South Kivu province, an area known for its rich mineral deposits, including gold, diamonds, and key minerals used in…
Winter Storm Affects Millions, 6 US States Declare Emergency.
A powerful winter storm is currently impacting over 60 million Americans across more than 30 states, bringing with it some of the heaviest snowfall and coldest temperatures the country has seen in over a decade. The storm, fueled by a polar vortex, has sent frigid air from the Arctic plunging into the central United…
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