Minister of ICT and National Guidance Chris Baryomunsi has clarified that comments made by the Chief of Defence Force (CDF) Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba are not the official positions of...
Col Emmy Katabazi, the Deputy Director General of the Internal Security Organization (ISO) and the first General Secretary of the Uganda National Students Association (UNSA), has emphasized the central role of youth leadership in shaping both national and regional policy.
In his address at the East African Community (EAC) Youth Policy Consultation Forum during the YouLead Summit 2024, which started from November 4–8, 2024, at the EAC Secretariat in Arusha, Tanzania, Col Katabazi emphasized the untapped potential of East African...
President Yoweri Museveni has emphasized the need for a united approach to strengthen security across the borders of Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
This was revealed at a meeting at State House Entebbe with his counter, President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Wednesday, 30 October 2024.
The two leaders extensively discussed joint strategies for addressing pressing security threats in the Eastern DRC.
President Museveni highlighted the importance of collaborative security measures to address...
The Speaker of Parliament Annet Anita Among has asked East African community countries to fully embrace the free movement of citizens using the machine-readable National Identify Card to foster unity, cohesion, and ease trade among the partner states.
Among was speaking during the 1st meeting of the 3rd session of the 5th EAC Assembly sitting in Kampala, Uganda, on October 29, 2024, hosted at the Parliament.
In her submission, Speaker Among re-echoed the President's call for cooperation among the member states.
“If...
Uganda’s long-distance runner Jacob Kiplimo has been nominated for the 2024 Men’s “Out of Stadium Athlete of the Year.”
The World Athletics confirmed this development on Monday, October 28, 2024.
According to World Athletic, Kiplimo was nominated alongside four other athletes, including Yomif Kejelcha of Ethiopia, Benson Kipruto of Kenya, Brian Daniel Pintado of Ecuador, and Tamirat Tola of Ethiopia.
The announcement highlights Kiplimo’s exceptional achievements over the years, marking a gold medal in the World Cross Country Championships with a time...
The recent announcement of British actor Idrissa Akuna Elba, commonly known as Idris Elba's relocation to Africa, in Accra, Freetown, and Zanzibar, will largely support the African film industry.
His pronouncement has sent waves of excitement across the continent, and it is poised to deliver a significant impact on Africa's creative industry.
Elba, known for his iconic roles in Luther, Mandela: The Long Walk to Freedom, and Thor, has always proudly showcased his African heritage.
The decision to relocate to Zanzibar, a...
The Secretary General of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party, Senator Hassan Omar Hassan, while on an official visit in Kampala, on Thursday, October 24th, 2024 described President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni as an inspirational leader.
Omar says that whenever President Museveni is on television conducting a live address, the majority of Kenyans rush to watch him so that they can learn something from him.
He was meeting with National Resistance Movement (NRM) Secretary General, Richard Todwong. The two leaders discussed areas...