President Museveni banned cattle herders from moving freely across Uganda. The leader signed Executive Order No. 2 on June 1 to stop Balaalo herders from entering northern and eastern regions. He called their activities criminal and harmful to local people. The order makes it illegal for cattle to roam without controls. Officials must arrest anyone who breaks these new rules.
Balaalo herders come from southwestern Uganda and travel with their cattle to find grass and water. Their animals eat crops that belong to local farmers. Fighting breaks out between herders and communities over land rights. People have gotten hurt during these conflicts. District leaders want the herders removed from their areas.
Museveni gave four reasons for...
Western Bahr El Ghazal State has banned alcohol imports from Uganda. The action threatens trade relationships between the two East African nations. State officials signed Resolution 18/2025 on June 16 to stop 16 alcohol brands from entering their territory. The banned drinks feature popular Ugandan products like Uganda Waragi and Royal Blue. Local brews and illegal drugs also face prohibition under the new rules.
Trade experts say the ban breaks regional commerce agreements. Article 75 of the East African Community Treaty requires free movement of goods between member countries. A trade negotiator calls the action a regional blockade that sets dangerous precedents. Uganda plans to file protests about the unilateral decision. The move...
Zimbabwe prison officials will crack down on drugs and corruption among staff members. Commissioner-General Moses Chihobvu announced the new policy during a recent graduation ceremony at Ntabazinduna Training Depot. The prison service leader warned that officers caught breaking rules will face serious punishment. He told the audience that these problems threaten the organization's reputation. Prison officials plan to enforce strict penalties for anyone who violates the new standards.
More than 600 officers finished their training programs at the ceremony. The graduates completed courses covering special weapons tactics and basic stores management. They also studied internal police work and other important skills. Chihobvu congratulated...
Zanu PF faces declining support across Mashonaland West province as party officials conduct cell verification exercises. The ruling party struggles with poor attendance during meetings meant to select new central committee members. Party leaders blame weak communication and bad planning for the low turnout numbers. Provincial chairperson Mary Mliswa-Chikoka expressed frustration about members staying away from important gatherings. The verification process moves slowly through three key districts.
Makonde, Hurungwe and Sanyati districts host the current selection exercises for party positions. Sanyati seeks someone to replace Blessed Geza after party officials expelled him for opposing President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Mines deputy...
Equity Bank Uganda gave Pastor Robert Kayanja a 50 million shilling donation on Tuesday afternoon. Catherine Psomgen delivered the money to support a three-day religious event. The bank official works as Director Public Sector and Social Investments for the financial institution. Pastor Kayanja leads Miracle Centre Ministries and will host evangelist Benny Hinn for the crusade. The partnership represents continued collaboration between the bank and religious organization.
Equity Bank has worked with Pastor Kayanja Ministries on several community projects since 2023. The organizations focus on transformational agriculture programs within the Karamoja region. Their efforts target vulnerable populations across Uganda through various...
Guinness Tech Limited saw weak financial performance during 2024 as the company behind SafeBoda's mobile money services struggled with falling income. The Uganda-based technology firm earned 383.3 million shillings, down from 420.4 million shillings during 2023. This marks the second straight year of poor revenue growth for the digital payments company. Competition and rising costs hurt the business as urban transport services faced pressure. The 8.9 percent decline shows how difficult market conditions have become.
Company profits did improve slightly despite the revenue problems. Net earnings after taxes reached 99.5 million shillings compared with 34.1 million shillings the previous year. Management cut operating costs to 165.9...
Rwanda President Paul Kagame met with visitors Tuesday after staying away from public events for more than two weeks. Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo visited Kagame at Urugwiro Village. The meeting ended rumors about Kagame's health that had spread across social media. People worried when the president stopped appearing at official ceremonies since June 6. Many citizens began asking questions about his condition.
Obasanjo works as a peace mediator for conflicts affecting eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The two leaders talked about security problems across the Great Lakes area. They also discussed other important matters affecting Africa and the world. A presidency statement said both men shared ideas about creating...
Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo admitted defeat Tuesday night after losing the Democratic primary for mayor. State lawmaker Zohran Mamdani beat Cuomo during the election contest. Cuomo had tried to make a political comeback after stepping down from office four years ago amid scandal. The 67-year-old former governor told supporters that Mamdani had won the race. Political experts called the result the biggest upset during modern New York City history.
Mamdani leads voters despite falling short of the 50 percent needed for an outright victory. The 33-year-old democratic socialist would become the first Muslim and Indian American to run the nation's largest city. Cuomo surprised many people when he gave up because vote counting will...
Kisumu Governor Anyang Nyong'o thanked county residents for keeping peace during Wednesday's events. The day marked one year since Gen Z protesters first demonstrated against the 2024 Finance Bill and rising living costs. His office released a statement praising people for showing restraint. Streets across Kisumu City and other areas stayed mostly quiet all day. The governor said residents always watch out for human rights protection.
Nyong'o promised the county supports positive civic participation. He said officials will speak against political oppression and human rights abuse. Young Kenyans started the Gen Z protests during mid-2024 using social media to organize demonstrations. They opposed new tax measures and bad governance...
