The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has lauded the Parliament of Kenya for formally ratifying the IGAD Treaty, marking a major stride in East Africa’s journey toward deeper regional integration and institutional reform.In a statement issued from Djibouti, IGAD Executive
On the morning of May 21, 2025, a heavy security presence was witnessed around the National Unity Platform (NUP) headquarters in Kampala, Uganda.The opposition party had called for a major press conference, attracting the attention of security agencies.Se
Chaos erupted at Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court following dramatic arrests by plain-clothed operatives during a highly anticipated court session involving opposition figure Dr. Kizza Besigye's treason trial.The confusion began shortly after Besigye’s defense t
ICT students have been encouraged to harness innovation to identify and solve pressing societal challenges.The call was made during the recently concluded Innovation Bootcamp and Pitch Event 2025, organized by the Uganda Institute of Information and Communications Technology (UICT).
What happens when thousands of photographers from more than 40 countries submit their most powerful single image? You get the All About Photo Awards 2025 – "The Mind's Eye"—a jaw-dropping collection of photos that capture the beauty, chaos
Member of Parliament Hon. Betty Nambooze has boldly challenged the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, over recent political tension involving opposition leader Bobi Wine.Speaking at a
In 2024, a wave of grim findings from global water assessments confirmed what scientists and communities have long feared: the planet’s water crisis is deepening, with climate change and human mismanagement pushing billions toward unsafe, unreliable water sources.The UN
Buganda Kingdom, in partnership with Centenary Bank, has launched a tree-planting initiative within the Kabaka’s palace grounds at Nkoni in Buddu.This collaborative effort marks a significant step in the Kingdom’s ongoing campaign to establish the Kabaka’s Forest, a project aimed at
President Museveni has said that the Parish Development Model (PDM) program is one of the National ResistanceMovement (NRM) government’s deliberate interventions to get people out of poverty.“The program of PDM is part of our philosophy from the 1960s.We didn’t believe th
Agriculture development agency AGRA has reiterated its unwavering commitment to transforming African agriculture, emphasizing the need for enhanced investment in smallholder farmers against a backdrop of increasing global instability and evolving development support.The recent shift in glo
