Nakaseke police officers started looking into a shooting death at Kaweweta Basic Military Training School. Lance Corporal Denis Sserunkuuma reportedly shot his wife, Kella Kebirungi Adyeri, on Monday afternoon around 3 pm. Sam Twiineamazima from the Savannah Regional Police told reporters that...
A Kampala High Court has ordered the Bank of Uganda to pay C&S Upholstery Limited 200 million shillings in damages. Justice Musa Ssekaana found that the bank wrongfully rejected the carpet company's bid and falsely accused them of forgery. The ruling centered on lost earnings that resulted from...
Dr. Patricia Achan Okiria shared her job search struggles at a recent Gulu University event. Since graduating from Makerere University in 2000, she has applied for many positions but never made it to any interview shortlist. The deputy Inspector General of Government wanted to serve as a judge...
The Uganda People's Defence Forces recently named Major Bilal Katamba as the acting deputy defense public information officer. He stepped into the position after Colonel Deo Asiimwe Akiiki became military assistant to Chief of Defence Forces General Muhoozi Kainerugaba. Colonel Akiiki encouraged...
Six government officials received bail from the Anti-Corruption court after being charged with Shs 60 billion fraud through payment system manipulation. Justice Lawrence Gidudu set bail amounts between Shs 20 million and Shs 30 million on Monday, based on each person's role and charges. The...
The High Court rejected bail for imprisoned attorney Eron Kiiza recently. Civil division judge Dr. Douglas Singiza denied Kiiza's petition on Monday because Kiiza had previously filed an appeal with the Court Martial Appeals court. Judge Singiza explained that bringing the case to the High Court...
Namibians gathered by the thousands near Windhoek last Saturday to honor founding president Sam Nujoma. He died at age 95 in a private hospital last month after three weeks of medical care. Leaders from across southern Africa joined everyday citizens at the Heroes Acre national memorial. They...
Uganda sent more soldiers to the northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo, raising fears about a growing regional conflict. Defense spokesperson Felix Kulayigye told AFP reporters on Sunday, "Our troops have entered Mahagi town, and we are in control." The Congolese army asked for this help...
Last Friday, at the Kampala Serena Hotel, the International Center for Research on Women hosted an eye-opening discussion about social protection in Uganda. The event focused on systems that shield Ugandans from the risks and vulnerabilities they face throughout life. Many experts addressed the...
Kenya Power will cut electricity to parts of 10 counties across Kenya this Wednesday. Depending on your location, service will stop at different times, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The affected counties include Nairobi, Machakos, Nakuru, Nandi, Kakamega, Tharaka Nithi, Nyeri, Kiambu, Kitui, and Kilifi...
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi promised all homeowners under the affordable housing project will receive sectional title deeds. These official papers will guarantee complete ownership rights for every buyer. The government has established proper measures and policies to ensure Kenyans...
President Ruto declared the government aims to make quality healthcare a right for every person, not just the wealthy. He made these comments at the funeral service for Malava MP Malulu Injendi held Tuesday in Kakamega County. During his speech, Ruto urged citizens to sign up with the Social...
US vice president JD Vance caused problems with his remarks about peacekeeping forces in Ukraine. British politicians attacked Vance for disrespecting UK military forces after he stated an American financial interest in Ukraine provided better protection than troops from countries without recent...
Nairobi plans to make big changes for handcarts and similar transport. The County Assembly wants wheelbarrows, rickshaws, mkokoteni, and animal-drawn carts to have number plates from the National Transport and Safety Authority. These vehicles would need registration and licenses under Nairobi...
Mark Mikwamba from Old Mutual Life Assurance encourages girls to do well in science classes. At the recent Old Mutual Mathematics Olympiad awards, he spoke against the false idea that math and science belong just to boys and praised the growing number of female students joining the contest...
The Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Authority has given K10 million to help protect Dzenza Mountain. This money buys tree seedlings and beehives that restore damaged forests in the area. People living near the mountain in Dedza district asked for help through Senior Chief Kaphuka. MAGLA Director...
Three pregnant women died during cesarean sections at Mzimba District Hospital, raising serious concerns from the Mzimba Youth Organization. The group's Executive Director, Rev. Moses Nkhana, started looking into these deaths through their independent investigation. Early findings point to...
The Ukraine crisis shows growing splits between America and Europe since Donald Trump returned as president. His approach to the Russia-Ukraine conflict differs greatly from European leaders, creating new problems for governments across the Atlantic. These differences highlight major strategic...
Patricia Kaliati questions why officials meet with young people after the State of the Nation Address instead of before it. She believes these chats with youth should happen earlier to include their ideas directly in the President's speech. Meeting with them later makes their feedback less...
Malawi sports fans applaud their government for sending money straight to sports groups. Officials directed over one billion Kwacha to the Football Association of Malawi. The Netball Association of Malawi received 750 million Kwacha from the same initiative. Youth and Sports Ministry leaders...
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