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President William Ruto has unveiled plans to extend the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) from Naivasha to Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in a bid to enhance regional trade and investment. During the opening of the East African Community (EAC) Inter-Parliamentary Games in Mombasa, Ruto highlighted the …

By: AFP Six more bodies, including those of two children, were recovered on Wednesday from the site of a massive garbage landslide in the Ugandan capital Kampala, bringing the death toll so far to 30, police said. Several dozen people are also still missing, police said, after the collapse at …

Uganda police were heavily present in Kampala on Tuesday in anticipation of an upcoming anti-corruption rally, despite the authorities having banned the event. President Yoweri Museveni, known for his long-standing authoritarian rule, had cautioned protesters against proceeding, warning them of severe consequences. Ahead of the planned demonstration, three opposition lawmakers …

A court in Uganda has sentenced a 24-year-old man to six years in prison for insulting the president and his family through his video posted on TikTok. Edward Awebwa was charged with hate speech and spreading “misleading and malicious” information against President Yoweri Museveni, First Lady Janet Museveni and his …

By: Al Jazeera  Flooding and landslides in Tanzania caused by weeks of heavy rain have killed 155 people and injured 236 others, the country’s prime minister has said, as intense downpours continue across East Africa. Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa told Parliament that the El Nino climate pattern has worsened the …

In a world where superficiality often overshadows sincerity, Gospel musician Emily Kikazi sends a powerful message of hope to women everywhere. With her heartfelt sentiments, she reminds us that amidst the noise, there are still genuine, supportive men who value women for more than just their physical appearance. “Dear ladies, …

Ugandan female parliamentarians are advocating for the establishment of a beauty salon within the parliament premises to enhance their engagement. They argue that the recently introduced gym facilities often leave their hair disheveled, deterring many from utilizing the services. State Minister for Water and Environment, Beatrice Anywar, emphasized the importance …

Recent revelations have brought to light a concerning expenditure by the Ugandan government, specifically through the Uganda Police Force (UPF), which reportedly spent a staggering KSh1.038 billion (approximately USD 7,480,000) on an aircraft that has seen minimal use since its acquisition in June 2019. READ ALSO: Embu: Land Eviction Turns Violent, …

A 48-year-old man from the West Nile Region of Northwestern Uganda has been arrested by police for allegedly killing his 23-year-old wife. The incident, which occurred on March 1, 2024, reportedly stemmed from a dispute over the wife’s refusal to engage in sexual activity. The couple had been sharing a …

Uganda is in discussions with Tanzania regarding the possibility of importing all of its oil products through Dar es Salaam, marking a potential shift away from using Kenya’s Mombasa port for imports, Uganda’s Energy minister informed the press on Thursday. Uganda has expressed dissatisfaction with the current arrangement where Ugandan …