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Uganda police detained Issa Sekito, interim head of the Kampala City Traders Association, on Wednesday after unrest in the downtown area. Authorities accused Sekito of encouraging violence and attacking officers. Kampala police spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyire confirmed Sekito was held at Kampala...

Presidential candidate Bobi Wine canceled planned campaign events in Kiruhura District on Wednesday after physical confrontations erupted between his National Unity Platform backers and ruling party supporters. The opposition leader intended to address voters in President Museveni's home region...

NEC FC dismissed head coach Hussein Mbalangu and named Kaddu Badru Mukasa as his replacement on Wednesday, just six matches into the Uganda Premier League season. The Bugolobi club cited Mbalangu's unprofessional behavior, specifically his participation with Singo Ssaza during the Masaza Cup...

Namuwongo Blazers have ended a decade of dominance by City Oilers, defeating them 68-55 in Game Six to clinch the 2025 National Basketball League (NBL) championship 4–2. This marks the Blazers' first-ever league title, bringing an end to the Oilers’ streak of ten consecutive championships, which...

Uganda’s U-17 national football team, the Cubs, came agonizingly close to their first-ever FIFA World Cup victory but fell 2–1 to Canada in a thrilling finish on Wednesday evening in Qatar. The Cubs showed impressive confidence and composure from the start, and their efforts were rewarded in...

Habib Kagimu, Malaysia’s Honorary Consul in Uganda, has strongly criticized Ukraine’s ongoing war with Russia, calling it "extremely stupid" and warning that the conflict is unwinnable and could lead the world closer to disaster. In an exclusive interview with ChimpReports, Kagimu shared his...

The media have been urged to continue raising public awareness about the Whistleblower and Witness Protection Act, Chapter 446, and its regulations, with a focus on citizens' rights and responsibilities in reporting criminal activities safely. The call came from Senior State Attorney Judica...

The Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party has secured a strong victory in the Northern Zone during last week's General Elections, producing the highest number of parliamentary winners in the region. In Arusha Urban Constituency, CCM’s Paul Makonda dominated the race with 370,588 votes, accounting for...

The National Service Unit (JKT) has issued a warning to the public regarding the creation of fake social media accounts using its name, emblem, or camp names. The JKT Headquarters Directorate of Information and Public Relations released a statement urging individuals who have set up such...

Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi, President of Zanzibar and Chairman of the Revolutionary Council, has reappointed Hemed Suleiman Abdulla as the Second Vice President of Zanzibar. The announcement was made today, November 6, 2025, through a statement from Engineer Zena Saidi, the Secretary of the...

After years of mentoring and empowering women leaders and entrepreneurs across East Africa, governance and leadership expert Veni Swai remains steadfast in her mission. Swai, 55, is determined to see more women in policy-making positions, a goal that has driven her work throughout her career...

Around 200 smallholder farmers in Chato District and Geita Municipality will benefit from a recent distribution of 20 sprinkler irrigation systems in Geita Region, a move designed to promote sustainable farming practices. The initiative is part of the National Food Systems Resilience Programme...

Moustadroine Abdou, President of the Comoros National Assembly and the country’s second-highest leader, has committed to ensuring that all Comorian cancer patients will receive treatment at Tanzania’s Ocean Road Cancer Institute (ORCI). Abdou made this pledge after visiting the facility today...

Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi, President of Zanzibar and Chairman of the Revolutionary Council, swore in Dr. Mwinyi Talib Haji as the Isles' Attorney General today, November 6, 2025, at a ceremony held at the State House in Zanzibar. The event was attended by government officials, members of the Chama...

The Zanzibar House of Representatives elected Zuberi Ali Maulid of Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) as its new Speaker during its inaugural meeting today in Chukwani, Unguja. Maulid won by a wide margin, securing 53 votes, or 94 percent of the ballots cast. Other candidates in the race were Naima...

The dust from the elections has settled, and it’s time for all of us to roll up our sleeves and focus on rebuilding Tanzania. The political season was loud and often divisive, but now it’s time for a new season—one of work, unity, and progress. Let’s be honest: politics won’t build our roads...

Benjamin Mkapa Hospital (BMH) has formed a strategic partnership with Interburns, the International Network for Training, Education, and Research in Burns, to improve burn care services in Tanzania. The partnership, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in Dodoma, will...

Religious leaders and citizens praised Tanzania’s security and defence forces for swiftly restoring calm after recent unrest. Bishop Israel Maasa of the Tanzania Reconciliation and Peace Association reminded the public that religious texts forbid disturbing social harmony and called on everyone...

Regional Commissioner Albert Chalamila of Dar es Salaam warned against selling fuel in containers, calling the practice dangerous, illegal and against national safety interests. Speaking to the media, he threatened legal action under national statutes and EWURA rules for anyone who persisted. He...

President Évariste Ndayishimiye of Burundi urged Tanzanians to safeguard peace as their nation begins a new leadership term. Speaking at the swearing-in of President Samia Suluhu Hassan at Chamwino State House in Dodoma on Monday, he praised Tanzania for maintaining calm and stability for six...