By Derrick Werikhe Kampala, Uganda – Hajjat Minsa Kabanda has officially been sworn in as the Minister for Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs, marking the beginning of her tenure in overseeing the development and administration of the greater Kampala metropolitan area.During the swearing-in ceremony, Hajjat Minsa took the oath of office and pledged to…
By Derrick WerikheKAMPALA – Hon. Jacqueline Mbabazi has officially been sworn in as the Minister of State for Gender, Labour and Social Development. The swearing-in ceremony was attended by government officials, family members, and supporters.During the ceremony, Mbabazi took the oath of office and pledged to serve Ugandans diligently in her new role. Her appointment…
By Derrick Werikhe It was secured through the bravery, resilience, and selfless sacrifices of those who came before us.Today, we pay tribute to the heroes whose dedication shaped our nation’s journey and continues to inspire generations to strive for a better future. Happy National Heroes Day.Day.
By Ronald Kulabako Starting July 20, China will grant full market access to all coffee beans that meet quarantine requirements from every African country that has diplomatic relations with Beijing, a Chinese official announced. The move, unveiled during a trade briefing, is part of a broader push to bring more African specialty products into the…
By Ronald Kulabako President Museveni will on Thursday address the nation from Kololo Independence Grounds, officially opening a new parliamentary session. The speech, broadcast live on all national TV and radio stations, fulfills a constitutional duty under Article 101(1). But behind the formal ceremony, public anger is simmering. Government accounts promoted the event and invited…
Anita Among, Uganda’s outgoing Parliament Speaker, announced she is withdrawing from the race to lead the incoming 12th Parliament after wide consultations within President Yoweri Museveni’s NRM party. “After wide consultations and deep introspection, and to maintain harmony and clarity in my beloved party, the @NRMOnline, I wish to categorically and unequivocally state that I…
By Ronald Kulabako President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi’s one-day visit on Wednesday focused on bolstering bilateral relations, especially around the shared River Nile, with talks on water management, agriculture, energy, and regional stability. Museveni welcomed him at State House Entebbe for private discussions under the two nations’ flags, building on recent meetings like April’s ministerial talks…
By Ronald Kulabako Uganda Airlines partnered with Ethiopian Airlines for a wet lease of two Boeing 737-800s, with the first aircraft, ET-APL, arriving to support regional flights and fill gaps in their narrowbody fleet. Acting CEO Girma Wake, who once led Ethiopian Airlines, secured the deal, which provides plane, crew, maintenance, and insurance while the…
By Ronald Kulabako French President Emmanuel Macron landed in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia’s capital on Wednesday for talks with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. Ethiopia is Macron’s last stop on a tour that has also taken him to Egypt and Kenya. In Kenya, Macron co-chaired the ‘Africa Forward’ summit with President William Ruto on Monday and Tuesday….
By Ronald Kulabako The charges stem from an alleged 2025 coup attempt against President Bola Tinubu, with a 13-count indictment filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja, a local news outlet reported. Among the accused are ex-Bayelsa State Governor Timipre Sylva, Major General Mohammed Ibrahim Gana, Captain Erasmus Ochegobia Victor & Inspector Ahmed Ibrahim,…
