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The Electoral Commission of Uganda (EC) has been elected to the Executive Board of the Association of World Election Bodies (A-WEB), a forum that brings together election management bodies across the world. The election took place during the 6th General Assembly of A-WEB in Bogota, Colombia, South America, on Wednesday, 23rd October 2024. The EC was nominated to the Board, alongside the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission of Kenya (IEBC) by members from the African region, to fill two vacant positions...

On October 15, 2024, Uganda recently signed the contract to commence the construction of the Standard Gauge Railway from Malaba to Kampala in November this year. Once completed, Uganda will join other East African Community member states such as Kenya and Tanzania with functioning SGR. The project covering about 272 KM will be undertaken by the Turkish company Yapi Merkezi Holdings and is fully funded by the government of Uganda. The government acquired USD2.7 billion about Shs10.8 trillion loan from Citibank, and...

Hundreds of delegates from East African Community countries on Monday, October 14, 2024, celebrated 25 years of the life and legacy of the late Mwalimu Julius Nyerere, the first former President of Tanzania. The commemoration was held at his ancestral home in Butiama, Tanzania, under the theme: Espousing Mwalimu Julius Nyerere’s enduring legacy and values: Lessons for Mother Africa. Pan-Africanist Nyerere is remembered for being pivotal in uniting African leaders during the Pan-African movement in the 1960s, which resulted in the...

Kenya Airways, a regional airline, has announced the suspension of its passenger flights to Mogadishu, effective October 14, 2024, citing operational challenges. Allan Kilavuka, the Group Managing Director and CEO of Kenya Airways confirmed the development on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. In a letter addressed to Mohamed Daghar, the Principal Secretary, State Department of Transport and Ministry of Road and Transport Nairobi, said the decision was informed by a current series of challenges. “Due to operational challenges, Kenya Airlines Board and Management...

The Rwandan Minister of Health, Sabin Nsanzimana, has revealed that they are embarking on vaccine trials for the Marburg virus, which has killed at least 12 health workers. On Sunday, October 6th, 2024, Minister Nsanzimana said the Rwanda Biomedical Centre had reviewed the vaccine shipment after receiving 700 doses of the vaccine from the Sabin Vaccine Institute, a US-based non-profit organization. “Most at risk are doctors, and those who have come in contact with Marburg patients will be the initial target...

The Managing Director of the National Enterprise Corporation (NEC), Lt Gen James Mugira, has urged East African Community (EAC) partner states to collaborate on research and development related to mineral utilization. NEC is the commercial arm of the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF). Lt. Gen. Mugira said there is an urgent need to establish a robust defense industrial base to enhance national security and achieve self-sufficiency. He was speaking at the closure of the East African Community Multi Experts Working Group Forum...