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Gen Muhoozi’s statements are private—Baryomunsi

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...

EASF holds 33rd Policy Meeting to Enhance Regional Security

The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) officially commenced its 33rd Policy Organs Meeting at the Kigali Convention Centre...

Kagame, Tshisekedi to Meet Sunday Over Escalating Tensions in Eastern DRC

Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi and Rwandan President Paul Kagame are set to meet for critical talks amid escalating...

Besigye’s Chief Lawyer Martha Karua Fails to Provide Required Documents for Temporary Special Practicing License

Martha Karua, a Kenyan Senior Counsel and the lead lawyer for opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye, has encountered...

UPDF  Flags off Troops to Somalia,Urges them To Uphold Discipline

The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) has flagged off its troops to Somalia for deployment under the African...

Col Katabazi Tells EAC Youth to Be Pillars of Sustainable Development, Regional Integration 

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...

Museveni, Tshisekedi Discuss Strategies to End Pressing Security Threats in Eastern DRC

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...

Speaker Among Asks EAC Countries to Fully Allow Free Movement of Citizens

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...

Golden Kiplimo Nominated for “Out of Stadium Athlete of the Year” Award

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...

British Actor Elba’s Relocation to Boost Creative Industry in Africa

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...

Kenya’s UDA Party SG Says Museveni is an Inspirational Leader

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...