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Akifeza wins Kisoro Woman MP by-election

Akifeza wins Kisoro Woman MP by-election

Ms Grace Ngabirano Akifeza has been declared winner of Kisoro District Woman MP by-election after beating five other contestants. Ms Ngabirano who stood as an Independent candidate after losing the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag to Ms Rose Kabagenyi, garnered 50,459 votes.

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Donald Trump’s behind-the-scenes ‘ice maiden’ given crucial role in White House

Donald Trump’s behind-the-scenes ‘ice maiden’ given crucial role in White House

EXCLUSIVE: Susie Wiles was called to the podium by Donald Trump during his victory speech, apparently overcoming her considerable reticence in order to do so.Susie Wiles, the woman widely credited with bringing stability to 

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Prince Harry is James Hewitt's son theory – all the evidence and clues explained

Prince Harry is James Hewitt's son theory – all the evidence and clues explained

The theory that James Hewitt is Prince Harry's dad has been rumbling on for decades - but what's the evidence to suggest it is true and why do people keep talking about it?The rumours have been swirling for decadesThe long-standing speculation th

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Trump in phone call advises Putin not to escalate in Ukraine

Trump in phone call advises Putin not to escalate in Ukraine

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin and advised him not to escalate the Ukraine war, a source familiar with the conversation told Reuters on Sunday, as President Joe Biden plans to urge Trump not to abandon Kyiv. Trump and Putin spoke in recent d

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Uganda’s Tea Prices Reach $1.02 at Mombasa Auction

Uganda’s Tea Prices Reach $1.02 at Mombasa Auction

Uganda’s tea prices at the Mombasa Tea Auction have been holding steady for the past seven weeks, with the latest sale, Number 45, ending on November 5, 2024, at an average price of $1.02 per kilogram (around sh3,760). This price mirrors that of the past two weeks, indicating stability in the mark

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Court remands Kampala man accused of being fake doctor

Court remands Kampala man accused of being fake doctor

Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s Court has charged and remanded a man accused of being a fake doctor to Luzira prison over forgery of academic documents.  Thirty-eight-year-old Ken Nyombi alias Innocent Ssemanda alias Samuel Alfred Teriyeitu or Fred Ssendi was arraigned on Friday befor

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Will Kamala Harris be elected the 47th president? Here’s what Black leaders think

Will Kamala Harris be elected the 47th president? Here’s what Black leaders think

Democratic presidential nominee, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris arrives at Dane County Regional Airport on November 1, 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)In less than 48 hours, 

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US election and implications for Uganda security agencies

US election and implications for Uganda security agencies

Uganda security agencies will be watching closely to know whether they will have to deal with Donald Trump, the candidate for the Republican Party, or Kamala Harris of the Democratic Party, for the next four years. Americans cast their votes today to choose the next president for four ye

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VIDEO: New details of how govt slept on job ahead of Kiteezi dumpsite collapse

VIDEO: New details of how govt slept on job ahead of Kiteezi dumpsite collapse

On October 4, the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) published in this newspaper a “notice of intended application for licence” for the development of the proposed 20 Megawatts waste-to-energy power plant in Ddundu Village in Kyampisi Sub-county, Mukono District. The notice, a pr

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Uganda demands more support to host refugees

Uganda demands more support to host refugees

The Ugandan government has presented a set of demands to the international community, including funding agencies, in response to the increasing burden of hosting refugees.  Uganda currently hosts around 1.7 million refugees, straining the country’s resources as donor funding declines.

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