Cabinet ministers and National Resistance Movement parliamentarians have authorized the division of Tororo District into three separate administrative regions named Mukuju, Mulanda, and Kisoko. Officials will simultaneously transform Tororo Municipality into a city while establishing Bughendera District from portions of Bundibugyo. Local Government Minister Raphael Magyezi announced that these administrative changes become effective in July 2025 under existing legislation. The Electoral Commission will schedule constituency elections before the 2026 general elections. Government officials estimate implementation costs at UGX 26 billion.
The restructuring will generate additional parliamentary seats for women representatives from each...
Kenyan police detained George Wainaina, Secretary General of Kenya African National Union, over his alleged involvement in lawyer Mathew Kyalo Mbobu's assassination. Investigators arrested several suspects following the drive-by shooting that occurred in Nairobi's Karen South neighborhood. Gunmen on motorcycles tracked the prominent attorney before executing him at close range. Police spokesperson Bruno Shioso confirmed authorities would question all detainees about their participation in the crime. The investigation remains active with additional arrests anticipated.
Wainaina holds significant influence within KANU, the former ruling party that governed Kenya from independence until 2002. The organization appointed him Secretary...
The Uganda Communications Commission issued directives requiring media outlets to remain neutral during the upcoming 2026 electoral campaigns. The regulatory body expressed concern about broadcast personnel simultaneously running for political office while fulfilling their professional duties. Officials highlighted complaints about stations refusing airtime to certain candidates based on party affiliation. The commission cited existing legislation from 2013 and content guidelines from 2019 as legal bases for enforcement actions.
Broadcasters must establish editorial standards to prevent conflicts of interest among staff members. Media workers aiming for elected positions should suspend their hosting duties until the campaign period...
Uganda advocated for postal service improvements at Dubai's 28th Universal Postal Congress. ICT Minister Dr. Chris Baryomunsi and Uganda Communications Commission Executive Director Nyombi Thembo represented the nation. The delegation supported regular budget funding for UPU regional programs rather than voluntary donations. Officials believe this approach ensures consistent support for infrastructure development. Uganda pushed for changes to postal financial service agreements.
The proposed amendments would incorporate government payments and mobile transactions into existing frameworks. These modifications aim to enhance financial access in remote areas where postal facilities serve as primary service points. Director General...
Washington praised the Democratic Republic of Congo and the AFC/M23 rebel group for establishing a prisoner exchange agreement. The United States described this development as significant progress toward reducing violence in eastern regions. Officials emphasized that Qatar played an essential role through diplomatic efforts behind closed doors. The International Committee of the Red Cross will oversee prisoner verification and facilitate safe releases. This arrangement addresses more than 700 detained individuals held by both parties.
The agreement emerges during active combat in North Kivu province, where M23 forces have expanded territorial control. Fighting has forced 2.7 million civilians from their homes since late 2021. American...
Uganda's National Social Security Fund achieved record earnings of UGX 3.52 trillion during the fiscal year concluded June 30, 2025. The performance represents an eleven percent surge from the prior year's UGX 3.2 trillion total. Assets under management expanded to UGX 26 trillion as member contributions climbed over ten percent to UGX 2.13 trillion. Interest revenues jumped from UGX 2.34 trillion to UGX 2.88 trillion while dividend payments reached UGX 238.14 billion. Real estate earnings advanced to UGX 16.64 billion.
The Fund maintained operational efficiency with administrative costs at 0.88 percent of managed assets. Employer compliance rates declined from 57 percent to 52 percent following regulatory changes requiring all...
Government officials and business leaders from East African Community nations convened with European Union representatives during a Thursday gathering in Kampala. The two-day meeting addressed obstacles preventing the smooth movement of businesspeople across regional borders. Immigration barriers, professional qualification disputes, and conflicting regulations dominated discussions among participants from eight member countries. Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda sent delegates to examine these persistent challenges. The EAC Common Market Protocol, established in 2010, promises free movement but remains poorly executed across the region.
Staicy Wagala from the EU-EAC CORE...
Actor Bob-Manuel Udokwu refuted claims that he criticized colleague Pete Edochie for misrepresenting his status as Nollywood's oldest performer. The actor addressed NollyNow during a recent interview to correct misinterpretations of his previous podcast statements. Udokwu emphasized that media reports falsely attributed derogatory remarks to him regarding the veteran performer. He clarified that his original comments referred to career timelines within the modern Nollywood framework rather than personal attacks. The Special Adviser on Entertainment to Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo stressed his profound respect for Edochie as a cultural elder deserving honor.
Udokwu explained that his acting career began within Nollywood before...
Tomeka Thiam has initiated divorce proceedings against her husband, renowned Senegalese-American musician Akon, through legal documents submitted to the Fulton County court in Georgia. The petition was filed on September 11, 2025, mere days before the couple would have celebrated their 29th wedding anniversary. Thiam seeks complete dissolution of their matrimonial union, which began in September 1996.
The legal filing requests joint custody arrangements for their minor child while establishing visitation privileges for the recording artist. Thiam demands financial support from Akon and simultaneously asks the court to reject any similar claims he might pursue. The divorce petition cites irreconcilable differences as the primary reason...
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