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Museveni to Trump: We seek peace and mutually beneficial co-operation

Museveni to Trump: We seek peace and mutually beneficial co-operation

President Museveni Friday joined several African leaders who have congratulated Donald Trump on winning US' November 5 presidential election in which he defeated Vice President and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris. Twice-impeached President Trump emphatically recaptured White House wit

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Authorities puzzled over fire inside Uganda's historic Catholic church

Authorities puzzled over fire inside Uganda's historic Catholic church

Devotees and residents at Kigungu Landing Site in Entebbe are puzzled following a Thursday night fire at the historic Kigungu Mapeera Catholic Sub-parish, the first Catholic Church in Uganda. Head of laity at the church in Entebbe Municipality, Annet Bibiyana Nabusoba, told journalists t

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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 Day: When Will We Know the Winner?

US Election Day: When Will We Know the Winner?

(US) – American voters are set to cast their ballots on November 5 to select their next president, but the results may take longer than usual due to a competitive race. This election features a tight contest between Democrat Kamala Harris, the current vice president, and Republican Donald T

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Producer of Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ dies

Producer of Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ dies

Quincy Jones, the man known simply as "Q," was a huge influence on American music in his work with artists ranging from Count Basie to Frank Sinatra and reshaped pop music in his collaborations with Michael Jackson. Jones died on Sunday at the age of 91, his publicist said. There was

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Museveni to grace first Ateker reunion fete

Museveni to grace first Ateker reunion fete

President Museveni is set to host the first-ever Ateker speakers' reunion in Soroti from November 27 to 29, 2024.  This historic event aims to reunite the diverse Ateker communities, including Iteso, Karamojongs, Turkana, Topotha, Masai, Lango, Kumam, and Nyagantom, who originated from

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US election: Ugandans hopeful vote outcome will sustain education aid

US election: Ugandans hopeful vote outcome will sustain education aid

The US heads to the polls today, with many across Africa, including Uganda, hopeful that the incoming president will maintain foreign aid that supports educational programmes. The US has significantly contributed to Uganda's education sector through scholarships, partnerships, funding, a

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Red-hot Okello ignites Vipers' title quest as KCCA lurk

Red-hot Okello ignites Vipers' title quest as KCCA lurk

Allan Okello, the former KCCA playmaker, now a linchpin for Vipers, has been in scintillating form, scoring goals and providing assists with breathtaking regularity.  His transformation has ignited Vipers' title bid, leaving KCCA, who currently sit in third place, restless and eager to

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Coffee boom: The Backbone of livelihoods in Bugisu

Coffee boom: The Backbone of livelihoods in Bugisu

Samuel Wakinya, 59, a primary school teacher, embarked on growing Arabica coffee on a large scale in 2004 and has never looked back. Mr Wakinya, a resident of Bushika sub-county in Bududa District, earned Shs60 million from his 10-acre plantation last season. “For us in Bugisu, cof

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In cutting trees, KCCA has denied birds warm nests

In cutting trees, KCCA has denied birds warm nests

On October 14, Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) shamelessly ordered the cutting of trees in the city centre occupied by breeding and roosting colony of the Cattle Egrets. Why? Some say it is to aid signalisation of the roads.  The cattle keepers in Uganda would understand the criti

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