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Sanjay Tanna Makes History as First Ugandan of Asian Origin Appointed to Cabinet Since 1967

Sanjay Tanna Makes History as First Ugandan of Asian Origin Appointed to Cabinet Since 1967

KAMPALA, Uganda – June 8, 2026: Uganda has marked a significant moment in its political history with the swearing-in of Hon. Sanjay Tanna as Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, making him the first Ugandan of Asian origin to serve as a substantive Cabinet minister since Shafic Arain h

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Catholic bishop shot dead

Catholic bishop shot dead

Catholic bishop serving in central Mozambique has been shot dead at his residence under mysterious circumstances, according to authorities and church officials.Bishop Osorio Citora Afonso, 54, was found dead on Saturday after sustaining a gunshot wound to the chest at his home in Quelimane

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Muganga Row Sparks Ethnic Debate as Masaka Group Allegedly Demands Internal Affairs Seat for Banyarwanda

Muganga Row Sparks Ethnic Debate as Masaka Group Allegedly Demands Internal Affairs Seat for Banyarwanda

The controversy surrounding Dr. Lawrence Muganga’s failed bid for appointment as Minister of State for Internal Affairs has taken a new turn after a section of Banyarwanda in Masaka called for ethnic representation in the ministry if he is not appointed.The Appointments Committee of Parl

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Fearless Female Ambassador Messes Up Gen M7, Goobi’s Shs600bn Commercial Diplomacy Strategy, Dares PS Bagiire to Fire Her if He Has Balls

Fearless Female Ambassador Messes Up Gen M7, Goobi’s Shs600bn Commercial Diplomacy Strategy, Dares PS Bagiire to Fire Her if He Has Balls

Even after deploying his blue-eyed boy Vincent Bagire there, President Museveni’s attitude towards civil servants working under the Foreign Affairs Ministry (MoFA) didn’t change from lukewarm to more favorable.He, for years, had been quarreling that the Ministry wasn’t doing enough t

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Man Utd can land £80m transfer boost this weekend as Real Madrid set to issue major update

Man Utd can land £80m transfer boost this weekend as Real Madrid set to issue major update

Mateus Fernandes' transfer destiny could hinge on events this weekend as Manchester United monitor the outcome of Real Madrid's presidential election. The result of that ballot could prove decisive in establishing whether or not Los Blancos enter the running for the West Ham star.Fernandes

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LIST: Education Ministry Appoints 150 Acting Secondary School Headteachers. See Their Names

LIST: Education Ministry Appoints 150 Acting Secondary School Headteachers. See Their Names

KAMPALA – Uganda’s education ministry has appointed 150 acting secondary school headteachers. The Education Service Commission (ESC) officially released the results for candidates who applied to serve as acting headteachers in government secondary schools, instructing successful applicants to

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DRC Replaces Ituri Governor After Months of Pressure from Muhoozi

DRC Replaces Ituri Governor After Months of Pressure from Muhoozi

The Democratic Republic of Congo has replaced Ituri military governor Lt Gen Johnny Luboya Nkashama, a figure whose removal had been publicly demanded for months by Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, amid tensions over Ugandan military operations in eastern Congo.

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Muganga fails vetting, First Lady misses session

Muganga fails vetting, First Lady misses session

The Appointments Committee wrapped up its vetting of ministerial nominees, setting the stage for the formation of a new cabinet. One of the presidential nominees for ministerial jobs has failed to make it through the vetting process of parliament, while three others have denounced their foreign c

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I’m still in communication with Anita Among’ – Justine Nameere

I’m still in communication with Anita Among’ – Justine Nameere

Justine Nameere says she still exchanges texts regularly with former Speaker Anita Among and credits a years-long friendship for their close relationship.Justine Nameere says she remains in regular contact with former Speaker Anita Among.She says Among recently congratulated her on

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Speaker orders staff screening to remove “those who only come for money”

Speaker orders staff screening to remove “those who only come for money”

Newly appointed Speaker of the National Legislative Assembly, Joseph Ngere Paciko,- Credit: Madrama James/Eye RadioThe Speaker of Parliament, Joseph Ngere Paciko, has announced the screening of all parliamentary support staff to verify appointments, confirm employment status, and validate

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