Regional

President Yoweri Museveni has emphasized the importance of unity and linguistic ties among the Ateker communities from Uganda, Kenya, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Ethiopia, among others, gearing a platform for promoting African unity and cooperation. This was during the Ateker Reunion Festival 2024 celebration on November 27, 2024, as President Museveni was officiating the event that was held in Soroti city. He said that reconnecting across colonial borders is essential for fostering unity among Africans, naming it “Historical Missions,” reminding the...

The Minister for Public Service, Wilson Muruli Mukasa, has revealed that the 43rd African Association for Public Administration and Management (AAPAM) Roundtable Conference and General Meeting is set to address critical issues surrounding public services on the continent. Minister Muruli made the remarks during the start of the four-day conference at Speke Resort, Munyonyo, on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, which he said was to be graced by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the Chief Guest. The minister further said that the conference...

The Lord Mayor for Kampala city, Erias Lukwago, who was recently ranked as the most incompetent mayor in Sub-Saharan Africa, has been fired from leading Dr. Kizza Besigye’s legal team and replaced with Kenya's former Minister for Justice, Martha Karua, in an ongoing case in the army court. According to a source privy to the matter, on November 22, 2024, Besigye instructed his wife, Winnie Byanyima, when she went to visit him in Luzira, to find a competent lawyer for...

Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has called on East African leaders to strengthen local governments to enhance their role in the East African community integration agenda. Nabbanja made these remarks on November 19, 2024, during her keynote address at the East African Local Government Forum held at Speak Resort Convention Centre in Munyonyo.  “Effective local governance is crucial for implementing regional integration initiatives and improving service delivery across East Africa, it also helps in expanding markets and ensuring stability plays a great...

The European Union Special Envoy for the Great Lakes Region, Ambassador John Borgstam, has praised the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) for their vital role in maintaining stability in the region and acknowledged their efforts in promoting peace and security. Ambassador Borgstam made the remarks on November 8, 2024, while meeting with Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), at the Special Forces Command headquarters in Entebbe. During the meeting, the leaders discussed regional security, the progress of Operation...

A delegation from the Uganda National Health Consumers Organization (UNHCO) has urged the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) to implement stricter regulations on industries producing trans-fatty acids. While at the Parliament of Uganda on Thursday, November 7, 2024, UNHCO called upon the East African Community governments to adopt stringent measures to reduce the public health risks associated with these fats. Mable Kukunda, the UNHCO advocacy officer, highlighted that 80% of trans-fatty acid products in the region originate from Kenya. To further mitigate...