Uganda Evacuates 1,130 Citizens from South Africa

Meanwhile, Susan Joan Alobo, an official from the ministry, said government will continue monitoring the welfare of Ugandans living abroad and provide support where necessary. The Ugandan government has successfully evacuated 1,130 Ugandan nationals from South Africa following a directive by Acting Foreign Affairs Minister, Haruna Kasolo Kyeyune. Speaking during a press briefing, Minister Kasolo […]

Katikkiro Mayiga Defends Africa’s World Cup Performance, Urges United Support for Egypt, Morocco

“Whatever the attitudes of the North Africans, they’re representatives of Africa,” Mayiga said. “Morocco and especially Egypt, which depends on the River Nile, are still in the race and ought to be supported by all of us.” The Prime Minister of the Buganda Kingdom, Charles Peter Mayiga, has dismissed criticism questioning Africa’s allocation of 10 […]

Top Mathematics Scholar with Two PhDs Says He Remains Jobless

“I believe I am among the most highly educated people in Kenya. Unfortunately, despite these qualifications and academic achievements, I remain unemployed,” he wrote. A Kenyan academician with two doctoral degrees has sparked widespread debate on social media after revealing that he remains unemployed despite his impressive educational achievements. Dr. Eric Mutwiri, a specialist in […]

Former Chief Justice Maraga Detained During Nairobi National Park Land Protest

The former Chief Justice was dressed in a green T-shirt associated with the United Green Movement party and carried twigs as part of the symbolic protest. Former Kenyan Chief Justice David Maraga was briefly detained on Monday after joining environmental activists protesting a government proposal to allocate part of Nairobi National Park for development projects […]

Muganga Blames Tayebwa for Ministerial Rejection, Dismisses Citizenship Allegations

“I am a Rwandan by heritage, born in Uganda and a full Ugandan citizen,” Muganga stated, adding that he neither possesses a Rwandan passport nor holds citizenship of Rwanda. Victoria University Vice Chancellor Dr. Lawrence Muganga has renewed his defense against allegations surrounding his citizenship status, insisting that claims linking him to Rwanda were not […]

President Museveni Postpones Martyrs’ Day Celebrations

“After consultations with the national epidemic response task force and religious leaders, we have decided to postpone the Martyrs’ Day celebrations to a later date, which will be communicated,” President Museveni said. The Government has postponed this year’s Martyrs’ Day celebrations following the reported Ebola-related death of a traveller from the Democratic Republic of Congo […]

Former Botswana President Festus Mogae Dies at 86

In 2008, Mogae was awarded the prestigious Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership in recognition of his democratic leadership and peaceful transfer of power. Botswana’s former president, Festus Mogae, has died at the age of 86, President Duma Boko announced on Friday. “Today Botswana mourns a distinguished statesman and patriot whose life was devoted […]

Parliament Scrutinizes Sh905Bn AFCON 2027 Plan Amid Accountability Concerns

Uganda is set to co-host 2027 Africa Cup of Nations alongside Kenya and Tanzania under the “Pamoja” bid, a move officials say could boost tourism, trade, and regional integration. Uganda’s ambitious preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) have come under parliamentary scrutiny after State Minister for Sports Peter Ogwang presented a sweeping […]

Mystery Death of Senior Government Minister Sparks Scrutiny Amid Conflicting Accounts

A police source, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the cause of death had not yet been established. The minister reportedly sustained a severe head injury, while the vehicle showed heavy damage to its right side and rear — but little to none at the front. TikToker Who Celebrated Death of Waiswa Mufumbiro’s Wife Knocked […]

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