Blessed Geza suddenly canceled protests meant to push President Emmerson Mnangagwa out of office. The war veteran claims government agents planned to frame him as a terrorist. He says he learned from secret sources that Major Sean Mnangagwa, thought to be related to the president, wanted to...
A huge number of people stayed home during the protest, hurting the government's claim that everything ran normally. This showed growing anger about the ruling Zanu PF trying to keep Mnangagwa in power past his legal term limits.
The government sent tons of security forces before the planned...
Christopher Mutsvangwa bad-mouthed Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, calling him mean, unelectable, and barely literate. Many people think Mutsvangwa dreams of becoming president by destroying a possible rival. Political experts laugh at his chances, though. Despite President Emmerson...
A top education official from Uganda just told young girls they should stay virgins until they marry. Dr. Kedrace Turyagyenda works as the Permanent Secretary for Education and Sports. She wants girls to follow the example of Mary, who gave birth to Jesus. She believes Mary stayed pure despite...
Police showed the gun they say killed businessman Henry Katanga at Monday's court hearing. Derrick Nasawali brought the black pistol as proof. He runs the Ballistics section at Uganda Police and came as witness number 11 for the government. Molly Katanga stands accused of shooting her husband...
President Museveni gave 500 million Ugandan shillings to help fix up St. Mary's Catholic Church in Kisoro District. This church stands as one of the oldest Catholic parishes in Kabale diocese, dating back to 1929. The church plans to celebrate its 100th birthday in 2029. The parish needs money...
UMEME Limited gave all its assets to Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited on March 31, 2025. They held the transfer ceremony at UMEME's Lugogo office in Kampala. This event ended UMEME's 20-year private management deal. The government will run power distribution from here forward...
Muslim groups and politicians in Kabale District have come out against the ban on government workers running their private medical centers and schools. The rules start next year on July 1, 2025. Government officials created this plan because they believe public workers split their focus between...
Morocco crushed the Uganda Cubs 5-0 early Monday morning at El Bachir Stadium in Mohammedia. The home team completely dominated this opening match of the 2025 Total Energies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations tournament. Morocco started fast when Ilies Belmokhtar fired into the net just three...
The NRM party has started early campaign efforts across Buganda to win back voters before the 2026 elections. NRM leaders want to take back control after losing many seats to Bobi Wine's NUP party in 2021. This marked a big change for the region that helped bring NRM to power forty years ago...
People across East Africa felt confused Friday when Raila Odinga, the former Kenyan Prime Minister, met only with South Sudan President Salva Kiir during his trip to Juba. He never talked to Dr. Riek Machar, the detained First Vice President who leads armed opposition forces in the unity...
Equity Bank finished its "Abakyala ku Ntiiko" program today at the Kiboga District Local Government Main Hall. This final event focused on helping women succeed in business. Many female entrepreneurs, money experts, and community leaders came together. They learned about finances, built...
Uganda's youth cricket team suffered back-to-back losses in Nigeria at the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup qualifiers. First, they fell to Tanzania by 73 runs, and then Kenya beat them by 7 wickets. These defeats nearly crushed their hopes of qualifying, making every upcoming game a must-win...
Uganda just named Dr. Gerald Banaga-Baingi the new boss of its national mining company. He starts his job on May 1 next year. The company board made this official yesterday morning through its chairman, James Mukasa Sebugenyi. Dr. Banaga-Baingi brings two decades of know-how from working with...
Mnangagwa plays chess, not checkers. He first kicked Tendai Biti out of Parliament because Biti ran the Public Accounts Committee that exposed big corruption deals. The criminal groups linked to Mnangagwa wanted Biti gone badly. Next came his strategy to block General Constantino Chiwenga from...
Two men from Chitungwiza faced a judge yesterday after police said they robbed the in-laws of businessman Wicknell Chivayo. Peter Maramba Vhiya, 43, and Takudzwa Maisvoreva, 24, allegedly stole $74,000 from a farm in Marondera. They appeared before regional magistrate Mrs Marehwanazvo Gofa on...
Kuda Tagwirei plans to enter Zimbabwe politics. The rich businessman might join the Zanu PF Central Committee soon. Masvingo leaders have asked party officials to add him. They also want former lawmaker Josiah Sithole included. These changes may completely reshape regional politics.
Provincial...
The US Treasury Office placed sanctions on Kudakwashe Regimond Tagwirei because he helped Zimbabwe government leaders. They also sanctioned his business, Sakunda Holdings. This happened exactly two years after Zimbabwe's government violently stopped citizens who protested flawed elections. At...
ZANU PF leaders from Harare all agreed to add businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei to their Central Committee. They made this decision during their Monday meeting at party offices on March 31. The group talked about many issues, including the upcoming Glenview South elections, where Tsitsi Tawomhera...
MTN Uganda praised Dr. Babra Ofwono during their Women's Month events. They recognized her work as founder and CEO of Victorious Education Services for helping women grow as leaders, especially in education. Ibrahim Senyonga from MTN visited the school on Namirembe Road on Thursday. He thanked...
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