By Anastasios Gordon Sekandi – updated at 23:40 EAT Tuesday 18 February 2025 Entebbe, Uganda – His Beatitude Theodore II, Patriarch and Pope of Alexandria and All Africa, arrived at Entebbe International Airport on Tuesday evening to a warm reception at the VIP Lounge. Welcoming him were Hierarchs of the Greek Orthodox Church of Uganda,…
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Luwero Triangle: War Veteran Mzee Steven “Neko” Mukiibi Laid to Rest
By Anastasios Gordon Sekandi updated at 00:28 EAT Saturday 15 February 2025 A golden heart stopped beating,Hard working hands at rest,It broke our hearts to see you go,God only takes the best. Thousands of mourners from across the country gathered in Masurita, Luwero, to pay their final respects to the legendary Mzee Steven Mukiibi, commonly…
Ugandans in the U.S. Face Uncertainty as Trump Signs Executive Order on Deportations
By Anastasios Gordon Sekandi – updated at 18:34 EAT Saturday 01 February 2025 Minister Oryem Okello warned Ugandans in the U.S. to declare their wealth and assets. Ugandans, along with other foreign nationals living in the United States, have been under increasing pressure since last week after the 47th U.S. President, Donald Trump, signed an…
South Africa and Rwanda Clash Over DR Congo Conflict
By Anastasios Gordon Sekandi – updated at 16:24 EAT Friday January 2025 South Africa and Rwanda’s already tense diplomatic relations have further deteriorated after President Cyril Ramaphosa accused the Rwandan-backed M23 rebel group of killing South African peacekeepers in eastern DR Congo. As the M23 rebels gained the upper hand on the battlefield, seizing most…
Update: Catherine Bamugemereire JSC rulling on Civilian trials under UPDF Tribunals!
By Anastasios Gordon Sekandi – updated at 14:05 EAT Friday 31 January 2025 Kampala – Justice Catherine Bamugemereire has, in her ruling, SUSPENDED all the proceedings ongoing in the General Court Martial after finding it inconsistent with the constitution. She has called for the amendment of the UPDF Act.She recommends that the arraignment of any…
Lugogo Sports Complex Overhaul: A New Era for Ugandan Sports Facilities
By Anastasios Gordon Sekandi – updated at 12:27 EAT Tuesday 28 January 2025. The long-awaited renovation of Uganda’s iconic Lugogo Sports Complex is finally set to commence, marking a significant milestone in the country’s sports development. This project, aimed at transforming the complex into a state-of-the-art facility, underscores the government’s commitment to fostering sports talent…
General Katumba Wamala’s Two-Day Tour of Kalangala District
By Victoria Nampala – 21:21 EAT Saturday, 10 January, 2025. During a two-day working visit to Kalangala District, Hon. Gen. Katumba Wamala engaged with stakeholders and inspected various development projects aimed at improving community welfare and infrastructure. Enhancing Education through PartnershipsThe tour included a visit to Oil Palm Uganda Limited (OPUL), a subsidiary of BIDCO,…
What You Need to Know About Hon. Muhammad Ssegirinya.
By Anastasios Gordon Sekandi. Thursday, January 09, 2025. Burial Programme Thursday, January 9, 2025 ● 16:00 (EAT – Till Late): Vigil at the National Unity Platform (NUP) Headquarters, Makerere Kavule, Kampala. Friday, January 10, 2025 ● 09:00: Body presented at the Parliament of Uganda for legislators to pay their respects. ● 14:00: Prayers at Mbogo…
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