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Uganda Telecom has a brand new boss. The government-run phone company just picked Paul Patrick Ikopit to lead everything as CEO. This big news came from a press release on Monday after board members met last week. They gathered at Telecom House in Kampala under the leadership of board chairman...

Uganda's economy grew faster during early 2024/25, according to Ramathan Ggoobi, the Permanent Secretary and Treasury Secretary. He shared these results at a press event today. The country saw its GDP rise by 6.7% during the first three months and 5.3% in the next three months. These numbers...

The head of Uganda's Electoral Commission, Simon Byabakama, recently told lawmakers the country will spend UGX 838 billion on the 2026 elections. He shared these figures with the Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Committee in early April 2025. The biggest expense comes from ballot papers at UGX...

NRM lawmakers want to raise fees for people running for parliament from 2 million to 3 million Ugandan shillings. Isaac Otimgiw from Padyere County told reporters about this plan on April 4 after their party meeting at the President's office. Some members even suggested making it 5 million...

President Kagame spoke boldly at the big memory event held in Rwanda. He told Western countries they could go away if they wanted to put sanctions on Rwanda. He feels these nations sat back during the mass killings years ago but want to boss Rwanda around today. The president believes Rwandans...

Rwanda President Paul Kagame spoke at the start of Kwibuka 31, telling everyone the 1994 genocide against Tutsi people will never happen again. He made this promise because Rwandans stand ready to defend themselves, not because threats have gone away. He talked to over 2,000 young people who...

South Sudan says the United States mistakenly sent someone from Congo to their country. This mix-up caused America to cancel all visas for people with South Sudan passports. Officials in Juba explained that the person carried fake travel papers when he arrived at their airport. Airport staff...

People wondered about the word chigananda since VP Chiwenga said it at a funeral back in January. Many thought it meant someone who became rich through shady ways. Zanu PF leader Machacha cleared things up during a meeting at Masvingo Polytechnic last Sunday. He shocked everyone by saying it...

Gospel star Dorcas Moyo spoke up about the online attacks against her lyrics. She made it clear she wants no part of internet fights. People started arguing after she posted the words "Ranganai Zvichakona" on March 31st. When translated, this phrase means, "Your plans will fail." Many fans read...

Scott Sakupwanya wants people to train as nurse aides through his Skills Development Trust. He shared this news on X yesterday. Sakupwanya serves as both Scottland FC President and member of Parliament for Mabvuku-Tafara. The Zanu PF politician runs a two-month program starting April 22...

Zanu PF leader Munyaradzi Machacha recently clarified what Chigananda really means. Vice President Constantino Chiwenga first said this at the National Heroes Acre back in January. Many people thought it meant someone who became rich through shady deals. During a party meeting at Masvingo...

Kenya will tear down a dangerous building in Mombasa tomorrow at 8 a.m. Defence chief Soipan Tuya sent soldiers to help with the controlled explosion. The nine-floor structure at Kilifi Corner started sinking last week because someone drilled into its foundation without permission. Floor columns...

The government explained what happened with fertilizer Russia gave Kenya at an Africa meeting last August. Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua made accusations after he lost his job. He claimed officials sold 40,000 tons of free fertilizer instead of passing it directly to farmers at no...

Three officials ended up hurt after fighting erupted between opposing groups at the assembly Tuesday. Some people supported Speaker Ann Kiusya staying in power, while others pushed hard for her removal. Majority Whip Lucky Nzau suffered the worst injuries as blood poured from his wounds before...

Anthrax killed at least fifty hippos plus other big animals in Virunga, the oldest park across Africa. The park boss shared pictures showing dead animals floating down the Ishasha River. These animal bodies started showing up last week. Tests proved anthrax caused these deaths. Nobody knows...

Politicians already plan their moves for the big vote coming in 2027. Many leaders want to beat President William Ruto when he runs again. Nobody knows exactly how many people will try for the top job, but several groups have picked their favorites. These hopefuls all dream about moving into the...

If you live near Nyali Bridge, plan to cross early next Wednesday. The bridge shuts down at 7:30 am on April 9, 2025. City workers need four hours to knock down a falling tower by Coast General. Anyone who must reach the island should travel before 7:00 am. The blocked area stretches 1.2...

Nigerian courts jailed a make-up artist for six months because he threw money at his wedding party last December. Abdullahi Musa Huseini, known as "Amuscap" by his fans, admitted guilt before the judge locked him up in Kano city. Many people toss cash at weddings in Nigeria to show happiness and...

Kenya plans to send its best runners to China for the World Athletics Relays next year. The races will take place in Guangzhou on May 10-11, 2025. Teams that do well can earn spots at the World Championships and Olympic Games. Athletics Kenya will pick their team through races on April 12, 2025...

Police caught a man in India who acted as a British heart doctor. He did operations that killed seven people. The faker, Narendra Yadav, called himself "Dr N John Camm" and worked at a religious hospital. Officers claim he made up his medical papers and stole the name of a famous UK doctor...