In a significant operation led by the National Drug Authority (NDA), stolen government drugs valued at Shs2 billion have been recovered. The operation, which took place on September 13, 2024, involved a coordinated effort to address a major theft issue and illegal drug trade within Uganda. At a press briefing in Mbarara, NDA Communications Manager…
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Germany is set to welcome 250,000 Kenyans through a labor agreement.
Germany and Kenya have reached a deal to allow 250,000 skilled and semi-skilled Kenyan workers to migrate to Germany. This arrangement aims to address Kenya’s challenges in providing employment for its young professionals while helping Germany tackle its shortage of skilled labor. The initiative has already seen five Kenyan bus drivers arrive in Flensburg, Germany,…
UK Denies Russian Spying Allegations as Tensions Rise Over Ukraine.
The UK Foreign Office has dismissed recent Russian claims of espionage against British diplomats as “completely baseless.” This assertion follows Moscow’s decision to strip six British officials of their diplomatic accreditation. According to the BBC, these diplomats had already departed Russia several weeks prior to the expulsion. The timing of this diplomatic spat coincides with…
Students at Kyambogo University Protest 50% Tuition Hike.
Kyambogo University, Kampala – Students at Kyambogo University are staging protests against a recent decision to increase tuition fees by 50% for two specific schools: the School of Management and Entrepreneurship and the School of Built Environment. This fee hike does not affect the other programs within the university, where the tuition fees remain unchanged….
Ex-partner of a Ugandan athlete who was killed died from burns.
Rebecca Cheptegei died last week after being doused in petrol and set on fire by a former boyfriend. Courtesy image. The former boyfriend of Ugandan Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei, who killed her by setting her on fire, has himself died from burns sustained in the attack, a Kenyan hospital official has said. Dickson Ndiema ambushed…
Harris and Trump scheduled to debate in a pivotal campaign test.
Presidential debates are significant in American politics, and the upcoming face-off on Tuesday night between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris holds particular importance as it is their only currently scheduled debate. Joe Biden’s poor performance in the first presidential debate in late June created significant pressure within the Democratic Party, ultimately leading to his decision…
Onana Steals the Spotlight as Namboole Hosts Key Clash.
Uganda’s Namboole Stadium is set to shine as it hosts a significant fixture in the 2025 Nations Cup qualifiers. In recent years, the Ugandan national football team, known as the Cranes, faced challenges in securing a home venue, often playing their matches in countries like Morocco, Egypt, Tanzania, and occasionally Kenya. However, fortunes have shifted,…
Tanzania’s main opposition leader killed in an acid attack, drawing condemnation from the president.
Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan has condemned the brutal killing of Mohamed Ali Kibao, a senior member of the main opposition party Chadema. Kibao, 69, was abducted, beaten, and doused with acid while traveling from Dar es Salaam to Tanga. The post-mortem revealed severe beating and acid burns on his face. His death has heightened…
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