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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 …

A government official in Uganda has sparked controversy by labeling individuals who died of hunger in the country as “idiots.” Henry Okello Oryem, the state minister for foreign affairs, faced backlash for his remarks, which many criticized as insensitive. Despite a report indicating over 2,200 deaths due to starvation and …

President William Ruto is scheduled to depart the country on Thursday to participate in two summits in Kampala, Uganda. State House spokesperson Hussein Mohamed announced that the President will first attend a meeting of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), focusing on regional cooperation and development to support stability and …

President William Ruto is set to meet Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni in the coming days to resolve a diplomatic conflict arising from a dispute over fuel imports. The neighboring country has taken legal action against Nairobi at the East African Court of Justice (EACJ) after Kenya rejected a request to …

Moses Wetangula, the Speaker of the National Assembly, has been re-elected to represent the African bloc in the standing committee of the Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC). The appointment took place during a conference held in Kampala, Uganda, where Wetangula was chosen by consensus to …