Unusual Black Rain in Busia District Sparks Concern and Speculation Among Residents and Experts
Residents of Busia District in Uganda and neighboring parts of Kenya were recently shocked by a heavy downpour that produced black rainwater. This unusual event has sparked speculation and fear among local residents, with some even drawing comparisons to biblical references.
The black rain has left residents concerned about its potential health and environmental impacts. Many reported collecting dark-colored water in containers, even after washing them. Some residents initially attributed the color to dirty roofs, but the widespread nature of...
UPDF Neutralizes Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) on Strategic Route in Somalia’s Lower Shabelle Region
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Route Search Explosive Devices Team under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia , Monday, January 15, 2024,  counteracted Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) that were planted along the Lower Shabelle Shalambot – Ceeljale main supply route in Somalia.
This follows the planting of the IEDs by the Al-Shabaab terrorists along the same route where some exploded hitting a civilian vehicle with five occupants.
The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia humanitarian convoy removed the casualties...
Remembering Mapinduzi ya Zanzibar: Museveni Joins Tanzania in Marking 60th Anniversary
On this historic day, we commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Zanzibar Revolution, also known as Mapinduzi ya Zanzibar, which took place on January 12, 1964. This significant event led to the overthrow of the Arab regime and Sultan Jamshid bin Abdullah by the Black African population of Zanzibar. To honor this occasion, H. E Suluhu Samia, the President of the United Republic of Tanzania, invited President Kaguta Museveni of Uganda to join in the commemorative activities.
The celebrations for...
Kenya to Privatise 35 State-Owned Enterprises to Plug Debt Hole, Boost Treasury
Kenya is set to privatise 35 state-owned enterprises to partially help the government raise revenue in the face of growing debt repayments.
In October 2023, the Kenyan government revised the law governing the sale of state companies to eliminate bureaucratic hurdles that were making the process grind to a halt.
A change in the privatisation laws of Kenya has empowered the National Treasury to expedite the privatisation of state-owned enterprises without seeking approval from Parliament this year (2024).
President William Ruto announced...
Tensions Rise in Horn of Africa as Somalia Nullifies Ethiopia, Somaliland Port Pact
In a  mostly symbolic move expressing his government's disapproval of the agreement to allow port access, Somalia's president signed a law "nullifying" a contentious accord between Ethiopia and Somaliland.
According to President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, he nullified the illegal agreement that granted Ethiopia's long-desired access to the Red Sea because Somalia exercises little real authority over the northwestern region.
Somalia called the surprise pact signed on Monday an act of "aggression" and a violation of its sovereignty, and it appealed for...
Museveni Congratulates Congolese President on Second Term Re-elections, Praises His Success in Combating Insurgents in the Region
President Yoweri Museveni has congratulated his Democratic Republic of Congo counterpart Felix Tshisekedi on his re-election for a second term.
In his message, released on January 1, 2024, Museveni applauds the President-elect for his efforts in combatting insurgents in the East African Community Territory by allowing to work with Congo Army to flash out the ADF in Eastern Congo.
“ Fellow Ugandans and, the fraternal people of the Democratic Republic of Congo; I take this opportunity, on behalf of the Ugandans,...
