Uganda's science minister praised everyone who joined the country's National Science Week celebration. Monica Musenero thanked inventors, students, business partners and visitors who attended the event. The week focused on turning local research into products people can buy. More than 200 new inventions filled the exhibition space at Kololo Independence Grounds. The event ran from June 15 through June 20.
Students showed off robots and environmental projects alongside business owners displaying medical tools and electric vehicles. Seventy investors from around the world came to see what Uganda scientists have created. The government wants science to help build more factories and create jobs for people. Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa...
Kenya shut down three major television stations Wednesday during nationwide protests. The Communications Authority ordered KTN News, NTV and Citizen TV to stop broadcasting live coverage of demonstrations. Officials said the coverage broke constitutional rules and communication laws. The shutdown happened as thousands marched through cities marking one year since deadly protests against tax increases. At least 10 people needed hospital treatment after clashes with police.
Television networks moved their coverage to online platforms after losing their broadcast signals. KTN News continued reporting through YouTube, Facebook and Twitter accounts. Standard Group and Nation Media Group both called the shutdown illegal and promised court...
Four professional groups will bring more than 300 members together for a wellness event at Kazzi Beach on June 28. The Uganda Markets Society, Public Relations Association of Uganda, Uganda Advertising Association and Human Resource Managers Association of Uganda organized the third annual gathering. Mental health experts will lead discussions about workplace stress and financial planning during the full-day program. Darius Niwaha from Octagon Africa will guide conversations between attendees and specialists. The event aims to help business professionals cope with rising mental health challenges.
Physical activities will complement the educational sessions throughout the day. Organizers planned target shooting, board games, football...
Uganda's top military leader met with Chinese defense officials Wednesday morning. General Muhoozi Kainerugaba welcomed Colonel Zhang Hao and Colonel Li Hai at Special Forces Command Headquarters. The Chinese delegation made a formal visit to discuss military partnerships between both countries. Kainerugaba serves as Chief of Defence Forces for Uganda's armed services. The meeting took place at the military facility located in Entebbe.
Military cooperation dominated conversations between the African and Asian representatives. Both sides explored ways to strengthen defense relationships and expand joint programs. Kainerugaba praised China for maintaining strong partnerships with Uganda over many years. He emphasized how important these...
Airtel Africa released its annual sustainability report for 2025. The telecommunications company serves customers across 14 African nations. Chief executive Sunil Taldar highlighted major progress connecting schools and expanding mobile money services. The company connected 2,176 schools to free internet access during the past year. Nearly 45 million people use Airtel Money services across the continent.
The company expanded its network coverage to reach 81 percent of people across all markets. Workers built 36,159 mobile towers for faster internet speeds. More than 15,300 towers serve rural communities where connectivity was limited before. Airtel spent 670 million dollars upgrading equipment and expanding service areas. The...
The Uganda Human Rights Commission awarded 69.5 million shillings to four people who faced false murder charges and police torture. Simon Kirungi, Scovia Nsungwa, Fred Kyaligonza and Peregrini Kwikiriza received compensation after years of legal battles. Police officers wrongly accused them of killing Margaret Nsungwa, the sister of former lawmaker Tom Kyahurwenda. All four victims live in Ruhunga village within Buhimba area of Hoima District. The tribunal met at Hoima Regional Office during a week of hearings that started Monday.
Chairperson Mariam Wangadya led the panel with three other commissioners to review the case. Officers from Hoima Police Station arrested Kirungi on June 1, 2008 around morning hours. Police forced him to...
Uganda prepares for another presidential race between President Museveni and opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu. The National Resistance Movement party confirmed Museveni will collect nomination papers Saturday for party chairman and presidential candidate. Kyagulanyi, known as Bobi Wine, submitted his interest forms to run as the National Unity Platform presidential candidate. The National Unity Platform announced the former musician has returned paperwork to contest the party leadership position. Both political figures appear ready to face each other again after their 2021 contest.
The setup creates a repeat of the previous election when Bobi Wine became Museveni's strongest opponent. The 42-year-old politician energized...
Kenya's media regulator stopped all TV and radio stations from showing live protest coverage on Wednesday. David Mugonyi from the Communications Authority sent letters to broadcasters saying the coverage breaks constitutional and legal rules. The official warned stations face punishment if they continue broadcasting the demonstrations. Media outlets must end all live reporting of the protests immediately. Government regulators will take action against any station that ignores this order.
Citizens gathered across Kenya to mark one year since deadly protests against tax laws. Demonstrators lit fires and blocked major highways near Naivasha. Police shut down roads leading to government buildings and Parliament. Protesters waved flags and...
Zoe Bakoko Bakoru received nomination from the National Resistance Movement to run for parliament. The former minister will compete for the Ayivu County seat in Arua District during 2026 elections. Dr. Tanga Odoi nominated her as the ruling party's electoral commission chairman. She previously served as Woman MP for Arua District from 1996 to 2001. Later she represented Ayivu County from 2001 to 2006.
Many older government officials are seeking parliamentary positions for the upcoming vote. Second Deputy Prime Minister Moses Ali leads the group at age 86. Finance Minister Matia Kasaija follows at 81 years old. Former Minister Ephraim Kamuntu joins the race at 79. Other candidates range from 69 to 78 years old.
Bakoko criticized the...
