Arinda Daisy Kankiriho wants to represent young people from Western Uganda as their member of parliament. The civil engineer and youth leader announced her campaign for the 2026 elections. Her poster shows the message "Empowering Youth" as she seeks to speak for teenagers and young adults across the region. She comes from a military family and learned about service from her late father Brigadier Patrick Kankiriho. The army officer fought against rebels and helped bring peace to northern parts of the country.
Arinda leads the ruling party youth group in her home area of Kiruhura District. She also served as student president at Mbarara University of Science and Technology. The young woman believes President Museveni gave youth their...
Ugandan soldiers shot and killed another woman bomber at Kalerwe Market. The busy shopping area sits on Kampala's northern side where many people come to buy goods. Army officials said their bomb experts arrived to check the scene and make it safe. A picture shows the dead woman next to a motorcycle and black bag that likely held explosives. Security teams stopped her before she could hurt anyone.
Just weeks ago, another female attacker tried to bomb a church during a religious holiday. Soldiers caught that woman at Munyonyo Basilica before she reached the building. Many people visit that church to honor Uganda's Christian martyrs. The timing suggests someone planned both attacks to happen during important events.
Officials think a...
Shartsi Kutesa Musherure shocked everyone when she quit the race for parliament just weeks before voting starts. The current MP for Mawogola North said she was stepping back to keep peace inside the ruling NRM party. She also wanted to protect her supporters from violence like what happened during the last primary elections. Musherure said she respects President Museveni and wants to follow his guidance. Her sudden exit changes everything for the upcoming contest.
Aine Kaguta Sodo jumped back into the political fight after getting approval from his older brother. The President gave Sodo the green light to run for the parliamentary seat. Sodo went to Kampala last week and officially signed up as a candidate. He told reporters that...
Andy Rinomhota will walk away from Cardiff City when his deal runs out next week. The Zimbabwe midfielder turned down a fresh contract offer from the Welsh club. His current agreement ends on June 30 and he wants to find a different team. Cardiff bosses made him an offer earlier this month but he said no. The Warriors star has decided to look for new opportunities elsewhere.
Rinomhota joined Cardiff during the summer of 2022 from another club. He played 84 games for the Bluebirds across three different seasons. His teammates voted him their best player for the 2024/25 campaign. Fans loved watching him because he worked hard every match. The midfielder always gave everything he had on the pitch.
Cardiff released a statement thanking...
Joey Phuthi moved to Eastbourne Borough after leaving Sheffield Wednesday last month. The 20-year-old winger from Zimbabwe signed with the National League South club. Eastbourne Borough plays football at the sixth level of English soccer. The speedy player brings pace and power to his new team on the south coast.
Phuthi came through Sheffield Wednesday's youth academy during his time there. He found the net five times for their Under 21 squad last season. His final goal helped beat Peterborough 3-0 back in March. The young athlete can play different positions across the attacking line. His speed makes him dangerous when running at defenders.
Coach Matt Gray feels happy about bringing Phuthi to the club. The manager thinks the Zimbabwe...
Parliament Speaker Moses Wetang'ula attended church services at Christ the King Cathedral. He spoke to hundreds of people about keeping faith during tough times. The speaker said leaders must serve others and pray for guidance. Father Mambo Collins preached about staying humble and helping people. Regional politicians joined Wetang'ula at the Sunday service.
Kenya approaches the one-year mark since young protesters died fighting new taxes. Students and activists plan peaceful events to remember those who lost their lives. The demonstrations happened last June when citizens opposed the Finance Bill. Many teenagers and college students participated across the country. Several protesters died during clashes with police forces.
Church...
Police officers search for clues after finding a dead man near train tracks at Voi. The body had been rotting under a bridge for several days before someone spotted it. Investigators saw cuts around his neck and noticed one foot was almost torn off. They cannot tell if a train hit him or someone dumped the body there. Medical experts will examine the remains to learn how he died.
A young woman died from electric shock at her home village near Turkana. Irene Ewoton stepped outside to make a phone call when she grabbed an electric fence. Neighbors rushed her to the hospital but doctors could not save her life. She was only 25 years old when the accident happened. Her family plans to bury her after medical tests finish.
Nick Wasubile...
Iran launched missiles at Israel on Sunday morning. The attack happened after America bombed Iranian nuclear plants. Explosions rocked major cities like Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. Air raid warnings screamed across the country. Emergency teams rushed to help injured people.
Israel turned on its missile defense systems to stop the incoming rockets. Beersheba also came under fire from Iranian forces. The fighting has gotten much worse between these two countries. America helped Israel attack Iran's nuclear sites at three different locations. President Trump said the strikes completely destroyed the facilities.
The war started on June 13 and has been brutal for Israel. More than 50 missiles have hit Israeli territory since fighting began. At...
Kilifi Senator Stewart Madzayo wants police to stay away from Wednesday protests. Young people plan to march on June 25 to remember friends who died last year. The demonstrations honor victims from the big Finance Bill protests that rocked Kenya. Police killed and hurt many protesters during those street fights. Madzayo spoke at a funeral and told officers to keep their hands off the kids.
Nairobi police boss George Seda promised to protect everyone during the memorial marches. His officers received official letters about the planned events around the capital. Gen Z activists team up with opposition parties to organize peaceful rallies. Candlelight vigils will light up the streets for fallen protesters. The coalition wants no violence...
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