Ugandan authorities have charged opposition politician Samuel Makokha with misprision of treason, alleging that he failed to report information about an alleged plot to overthrow the government involving veteran opposition figure Col. (Rtd) Dr. Kizza Besigye, according to an official charge sheet
TANZANIA breathed a sigh of relief when President Samia Suluhu Hassan took power.After her authoritarian predecessor President John Magufuli died in 2021, the softly-spoken Hassan was widely expected to be a less tyrannical replacement.NINTCHDBPICT001043444208Hassa
The Commission invites applications for Presiding Officers and Polling Assistants to serve at polling stations across the country. Applicants must be registered voters, of high moral character and integrity, and preferably residents of the respective polling areas. Experience in election-related
The Territorial Police in Aswa West Region prevented the National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate, Hon. Kyagulanyi, from proceeding to a location outside his designated campaign area on Thursday, December 5, 2025. The move sparked tension as the candidate attempted to divert his rally
Police have defended their decision to block National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, from campaigning on Friday, saying he attempted to divert from an agreed-upon venue.According to the official campaign programme
Uganda’s notorious gold fraud syndicates have struck again—this time roping in high-profile foreign operatives, including a former FBI Special Agent, a former U.S. Army Ranger, and a U.S. Embassy employee in Sierra Leone, in what is shaping up to be one of the most dramatic cross-border scams
Soroti Woman MP hopeful Egabu Joan receiving treatment at Bethesda Hospital. She survived a severe crash along the Awaliwal–Telamot road on Thursday evening.Soroti, Uganda: Soroti District Woman MP aspirant Egabu Joan is recovering after surviving a frightening road crash on W
Malawi yesterday launched Lenacapavir, a twice-yearly injectable HIV prevention medicine amid reflections on whether the country can sustainably finance emerging technologies in the face of waning donor support.Pharmacy and Medicines Regulatory Authority (PMRA) and National Aids
Media personality and DJ Etania Mutoni has called out male DJs who undermine their female counterparts, saying their criticism is rooted in insecurity rather than ability.Speaking during a recent podcast interview, Etania expressed her disappointment with how some male DJs have
Anne Juuko, a seasoned banking executive and former CEO of Stanbic Bank Uganda, has stepped down from her role as Standard Bank Group’s Regional Head of East Africa for Global Markets.Juuko resigned this month, bringing to a close her 18-month tenure in the regional position.
