Grace Njoki Mulei, 61, was arrested by the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) on Thursday. She is accused of causing a disturbance at the Ministry of Health Boardroom last week.
The DCI said they found Mulei at Hombe Road, off Juja Road. She was taken to Upper Hill Police Station, where she will stay until her court date on Friday.
Mulei was at the Ministry of Health offices on January 15, 2025. She was protesting SHA inequalities and inefficiencies with other patients.
Civil society groups want Mulei to be released. They also want the charges against her to be dropped.
The Kenya Medical Association, the Law Society of Kenya, and the Police Reforms Working Group are worried. They think the other patients with Mulei could be...
Uganda Upgrades Main Airport to Boost Capacity.
KAMPALA, Uganda—Uganda is making big changes to its main airport in Entebbe. The work will help the airport handle more passengers and cargo and improve the travelers' experience.
Fred Bamwesigye leads Uganda's aviation authority. He gave an update on the project at a recent meeting.
The biggest part is a new passenger terminal, which will be finished by June 2025. The terminal will allow the airport to serve 3.5 million passengers each year, up from 2 million now.
The airport is adding three more jet bridges. These will make it easier for people to get on and off planes. The airport has also fixed up its runways and taxiways. This keeps things safe and allows more flights.
A new...
Uganda Military Officials Visit Algeria, Seek Cooperation.
ALGIERS, Algeria—A group of top Ugandan army officers visited Algeria on Wednesday. They want the two countries to work together more on military matters.
Maj. Gen. James Birungi, Uganda's head of military intelligence, led the trip. Maj. Gen. Bob Ogiki and Maj. Gen. Keith Katungi, and two other high-ranking leaders also went.
The team visited an Algerian war college and schools for military leaders. They also saw a factory that makes soldiers' clothes and beds.
The Ugandan officers met with Algerian generals at each place. They talked about ways the two armies could help each other. Algeria has one of Africa's strongest militaries.
Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the head of...
Uganda Army Chief Calls for Protests Against Parliament.
KAMPALA, Uganda - Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the head of Uganda's military, has urged citizens to protest against the country's parliament. He accused lawmakers of corruption and self-enrichment.
Muhoozi is the son of Uganda's long-time president, Yoweri Museveni. In a message on Thursday, he called on "Ugandan patriots" to join a massive demonstration on February 10.
"Parliament is the most corrupt institution in this country!" Muhoozi declared. "All they do is enrich themselves and rob us!"
He said the protest would show "what people power means." In his rallying cry, Muhoozi invoked God's blessing for Uganda.
The general's statement follows a dispute with parliament...
Hyatt Opens New Hotel in Kenya Amid Africa Expansion.
NAIROBI, Kenya - Hyatt Hotels has opened a new Hyatt Regency in Nairobi, Kenya. It is the company's first hotel in the country. The move is part of Hyatt's plan to grow in Africa.
The Hyatt Regency Nairobi Westlands has 219 rooms and suites. It also has 72 apartments. The hotel is in a busy part of Nairobi, near museums, forests, and a national park.
Kenya and nearby Tanzania and Uganda will host two big soccer events soon. The CHAN tournament is in 2025. The Africa Cup of Nations is in 2027. This means more visitors will come and need places to stay.
Stephen Ansell is a Hyatt manager for the Middle East and Africa. He said the new hotel is a "milestone" for Hyatt in Africa. It...
Uganda Exam Board Warns of Schools Cheating for Special Needs Students.
KAMPALA, Uganda - The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) says some schools are cheating by registering regular students as having special needs. The schools want to get extra exam time for their best students.
UNEB Executive Director Dan Odongo announced this on Thursday when releasing the results of the 2024 Primary Leaving Examination (PLE). He said dishonest schools are exploiting the "Others" category, which is meant for students with health issues like asthma or sickle cell anemia.
Due to their conditions, these students can get 45 more minutes on tests. But they do not need any special assistance beyond that. The cheating schools are putting their...
M23 Rebels Battle for Key Town Near Goma, DRC.
GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo - Heavy fighting has broken out in Sake, a town just 20 km from the city of Goma in eastern Congo. M23 rebels are trying to capture the strategic location from Congolese troops.
Sake is seen as the last line of defense for Goma, the capital of North Kivu province. If the town falls, Goma could be next. The rebels are said to have support from Rwanda, which Rwanda denies.
Witnesses say Sake is constantly under shelling and gunfire. The Congolese army is struggling to hold off the rebel assault. "Sake is the final barrier between the rebels and Goma," said an army officer who asked not to be named. The situation is critical."
Thousands of people have run...
Uganda Launches High-Tech Semen Lab for Livestock Breeding.
ENTEBBE, Uganda - Uganda has opened a new semen processing lab to boost its livestock genetics industry. The National Animal Genetic Resources Centre and Data Bank (NAGRC&DB) unveiled the facility on Tuesday.
The lab is located at NAGRC's Sire Stud in Entebbe. It houses the country's best breeding bulls. The facility has modern equipment that can produce 12,000 doses of high-quality semen per hour.
Dr. Peter Beine, the head of NAGRC, said the lab will help local farmers and put Uganda on the global stage. "We can now meet international standards and export top genetics worldwide," he stated.
Beine noted a rising demand for semen from Uganda's long-horned Ankole cattle. He...
Ugandan MPs Worry About Jailed Opposition Leader's Health.
KAMPALA, Uganda - Members of Uganda's parliament are concerned about the health of jailed opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye. They fear it would reflect poorly on the legislature if he were to die in prison.
"It would send a very bad signal if Dr. Besigye died in prison under our watch," said MP Asuman Basalirwa on Thursday. He noted that Besigye helped bring the current government to power 39 years ago.
Another legislator, Francis Mwijukye, said violations of prisoners' rights have become a common issue raised in parliament. "We need to be seen doing something about it," he urged.
Earlier this week, MPs demanded the government explain alleged abuses of Besigye's rights...
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