In a notable diplomatic engagement, former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga and his spouse, Mama Ida Odinga, welcomed Jessica Magufuli, the daughter of Tanzania's late President John Pombe Magufuli, to their residence. The visit was particularly significant as Mr. Odinga prepares for the upcoming African Union Commission chairmanship elections scheduled for the following weekend.
Mr. Odinga shared details of the cordial meeting through a statement, emphasizing the warmth of their interaction. "Jessica Magufuli, daughter to former president John Magufuli, dropped in to wish us well," the veteran politician remarked, underscoring the enduring connection between the two prominent East African families.
The longstanding relationship...
Former Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua plans to release his interim report through broadcast media on Sunday evening, February 9, 2025. He announced the upcoming address on his X social media platform, inviting citizens to watch the televised presentation starting at 7 PM.
The report stems from extensive consultations Gachagua conducted with various groups at his residence. Though he initially intended to share findings by December 31, 2024, he cited overwhelming public response as the reason for the delay. "I ask for forgiveness for being a little bit late. The responses and feedback were overwhelming," Gachagua explained.
He noted the consultations drew broader participation than expected. "At first, I thought it would only...
Muslim Leader Warns Against Family Inheritance Disputes.
Uganda's Muslim leader, Prince Kassim Nakibinge, urged families to avoid fighting over inheritances, saying these conflicts harm efforts to preserve wealth left by the deceased.
Speaking at a prayer service for Hajj Ibrahim Sseguya, the former chairman of Kibuli Muslim Hospital, Nakibinge encouraged the late chairman's children to build their financial stability rather than depend on inherited assets.
"Fighting over a deceased person's wealth lacks meaning. Those who engage in these disputes cannot protect or expand the estate left behind. Your father worked hard to raise you and provided opportunities. There exists no reason to fight over his wealth," Nakibinge said.
The...
Nine Finance Ministry Officials Arrested in $15.7 Million Fraud Case.
Uganda's Criminal Investigations Directorate arrested nine senior Ministry of Finance officials Tuesday for allegedly diverting 60 billion shillings through the Bank of Uganda.
Police took Accountant General Lawrence Semakula into custody along with officials Jennifer Muhurizi, Mubarak Nansamba, Tony Yawe, Paul Lumala, Mark Kasuku, Nayebare, Judith Ashaba, and Deborah Kusiima.
"I wish to confirm that nine persons were apprehended by our directorate CID," Police spokesperson Rusoke Kituuma said. "We have been investigating the billions of shillings that mysteriously disappeared. In the course of the investigation, we summoned the nine officers from the Ministry of...
Makerere University Head Defends Academic Credentials.
Makerere University Vice Chancellor Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe defended his academic qualifications on Wednesday, responding to claims questioning his credentials for the top post.
The Vice-Chancellor faced allegations from activists who said he lacked both proper qualifications and enough published works to serve as a Professor at Makerere. They claimed he fell short of the minimum ten publications needed when applying for the Vice Chancellor position.
Nawangwe called these claims "speculation by street preachers and foreign agents" meant to "intimidate me into abandoning my mission." He stressed his commitment to ending what he termed "hooliganism" at what he described as "the top...
Sam Nujoma, Namibia's Liberation Leader and First President, Dies at 95.
Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma, who led Namibia's fight for independence and served as its first president, died Saturday night in Windhoek at the age of 95.
President Nangolo Mbumba shared news of his death, noting Nujoma passed away at 23:45 after three weeks of medical care. "This marks a moment of utmost sorrow and sadness," Mbumba said.
Born May 12, 1929, Nujoma rose to prominence as the founding leader of SWAPO, steering Namibia through its independence struggle until freedom came on March 21, 1990. He then guided the nation as president from 1990 to 2005, building its democratic institutions and fostering economic growth.
His time as president proved crucial for...
Former New Vision Employee Dies in Entebbe Road Crash.
Police launched a search Sunday for a driver who struck and killed Isaac Ddumba, a former New Vision employee, near the Kyelima Hard Warehouse along Entebbe-Kampala Road.
The fatal crash happened at 6:00 AM when a Toyota Prado TX lost control and hit Ddumba as he stood by the roadside. The impact threw him into a water-filled drainage channel, where he died from his injuries. Police identified the vehicle's registration as CGO 9207AF 19.
"We urge anyone with information about the whereabouts of the driver to report to the nearest police station," said Traffic Police Spokesperson Michael Kananura. The driver fled the crash site immediately after the incident.
Authorities moved...
A landmark joint summit between the East African Community and Southern African Development Community in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, has endorsed a peaceful resolution of the eastern DR Congo conflict through the Luanda and Nairobi peace processes. The February 8 meeting called for implementing a previously approved plan to neutralize FDLR, a terrorist militia in DR Congo established by perpetrators of Rwanda's 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.
At the summit, Rwandan President Paul Kagame emphasized that DR Congo cannot silence Rwanda regarding security threats against his country. He noted Rwanda's repeated attempts to engage DR Congo's leadership on these issues have been unsuccessful. Kagame urged meaningful action, describing the...
Sam Nujoma, the founding president of Namibia who steered his nation to independence from South African rule, died at age 95 in Windhoek. President Nangolo Mbumba announced his death, noting that Nujoma had spent three weeks in hospital with an illness from which he did not recover.
As a pivotal figure in Namibian history, Nujoma established the South West Peoples' Organisation in the 1960s, leading the liberation struggle against South African control. His efforts culminated in Namibian independence in 1990, when he became the country's first president, serving until 2005.
"He inspired us to rise to our feet and to become masters of this vast land of our ancestors," President Mbumba said in his statement. He praised Nujoma as the...
