Ruling NRM party Secretary General, Richard Todwong has paid a courtesy visit to Katikkiro, Charles Peter Mayiga at the Buganda government headquarters in Mengo. Todwong commended Buganda for its contributions to the wellbeing of Ugandans and the development of the country at large. “As NRM, we are grateful to you for your deliberate efforts in […]
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Bukoto South Member of Parliament, Dr. Twaha Kagabo has said that despite subscribing to political movement, MK Movement, he is still inclined to opposition party, National Unity Platform (NUP). Months ago, Kagabo, who is a medical doctor by training declared he had subscribed to the MK Movement led by First Son, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, triggering […]
Experts have urged government to collaborate with local authorities to manage the disposal of irreparable vehicles currently stored in local government yards. Richard Ayesigwa, a research fellow at the Advocates Coalition for Development and Environment (ACODE) Center for Budget and Economic Governance, asserts that this strategy could not only boost government revenue but also enhance […]
The Allan Children’s Foundation, a non-profit organization founded by social entrepreneur Allan Kato, is a beacon of hope for underprivileged children in Uganda. Since its inception in 2019, this remarkable NGO has been tirelessly working to rescue street children from the harsh realities of life on the streets of Kampala. With over 100 children now […]
Addis Abeba — As the rule of law continued to decline globally for six consecutive years, Ethiopia has ranked 129th out of 142 countries according to the World Justice Project’s (WJP)annual Rule of Law Index published today. The index, which measures human rights, access to justice, corruption and authoritarianism worldwide, indicated that the rule of […]
Talks between Sudan’s warring factions will resume Thursday in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with a focus on securing access for humanitarian aid to reach beleaguered civilians, according to senior U.S. State Department officials. The United States and Saudi Arabia have brokered multiple cease-fires between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) […]
Addis Abeba — The third round of talks regarding the rules and guidelines for the initial filling and operation of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) concluded on 24 October in Cairo, Egypt. The talks lasted for two days and involved intense negotiations, as stated by the Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, but ended without […]
Harare — Transnet, a pipeline, rail, and port enterprise owned by the South African government, is asking Treasury for more than U.S.$5,2 million (R100 billion) over the course of the next two years, according to Engineering News. The U.S.$5,2 million comprises a proposal that the Treasury assume responsibility for at least U.S.$3 billion (R61 billion) of […]
“Mr President will continue to emphasise the importance of ensuring that our tax authorities are not taxing the seed, but are taxing the fruit. And that will continue to be the focus,” the statement said. President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday directed the immediate implementation of fiscal policy and tax reforms recommendation of a report on […]
Nairobi — A highly placed source within the East African Community Regional Force (EACRF) has refuted claims that Rwanda planned the mortar attack that killed a Kenyan peacekeeper. The Tuesday incident occurred at Kibumba in the Eastern DRC following an ambush by suspected rebels. He termed claims by the Congolese military as ‘fictitious’ and insisted […]
Brussels — The President of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, and his delegation arrived in Brussels, the capital of Belgium for an international summit. Mohamud is participating in a crucial Global Gateway Forum, scheduled to take place on October 25 and 26 between the European Union and developing countries in Brussels. The conference, which will last […]
Mogadishu — The Chief of the Somali National Army, Ibrahim Sheikh Muhuddin visited the troops trained in Eritrea, who are stationed at the Air Force base in the capital. In his speech, Major General Ibrahim instructed the fresh soldiers to prepare for the deployment of the frontlines and participate in the fight against Al-Shabaab militants. […]
The bill seeks to extend the retirement of the National Assembly staff to 65 years of age or 40 years of service, whichever comes first. The controversial bill to extend the retirement age of National Assembly staff to 65 years has resurfaced in the House of Representatives. The Bill was considered and passed for the […]
The Supreme Court judgement will lay to rest the legal disputes over the 25 February presidential election. The Supreme Court has slated Thursday for judgement on the appeals filed by the presidential candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), Abubakar Atiku, and Labour Party, Peter Obi. The judgement will lay to rest the legal disputes […]
Nairobi — The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has blamed Rwanda for the death of an East African Community (EAC) peacekeeper after M23 rebels fired mortars at positions held by the Regional Force. The Tuesday incident occurred Kibumba in the Eastern DRC following an ambush by suspected rebels. The attack came even as the Armed […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) says 21 countries in the African Region are still experiencing circulating variant polio outbreaks. The WHO regional director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti, stated this in her statement to mark this year’s World Polio Day. She said some of them were in areas that had not seen any previous circulation […]
Nairobi — The British High Commission in Nairobi has rebranded some of its vehicles with the Nairobi matatus graffiti art style ahead of the visit of King Charles III and Queen Camilla to Kenya slated next week. King Charles III and the Queen are set to visit Kenya from Tuesday next week to Friday in […]
The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) can confirm that 543 NUM members are being held hostage underground at Gold One Mine in Springs. NUM MEMBERS ARE BEING HELD HOSTAGE UNDERGROUND AGAINST THEIR WILL. THERE IS NO SIT-IN UNDERGROUND BY OUR MEMBERS. The hostage situation started last night when workers reported for a night shift underground […]