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DENIS TUKAHIKAHO PhD: Uganda’s $31M carbon deal is just the beginning—now let’s plant more trees.

DENIS TUKAHIKAHO PhD: Uganda’s $31M carbon deal is just the beginning—now let’s plant more trees.

Denis Tukahikaho Ph.D. is an expert on Cooperatives, Financial Inclusion and Renewable Energy InvestmentKAMPALA – The Green Climate Fund (GFF) has approved a USD 31 million (UGX 107.7 bn) as a result-based payment for Uganda in recognition of measurable success in reducing deforestation

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Soyinka’s U.S. Visa Cancelled After Calling Trump “White Idi Amin”.

Soyinka’s U.S. Visa Cancelled After Calling Trump “White Idi Amin”.

Nigeria’s most celebrated writer and Nobel laureate, Wole Soyinka, has revealed that his U.S. visa has been revoked, a move he described as “bizarre, comic, and authoritarian.” The 91-year-old, who has long chronicled Africa’s dictatorships with razor-sharp wit, shared the news during a p

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Hassan expected to retain Tanzania’s presidency as main opponents barred.

Hassan expected to retain Tanzania’s presidency as main opponents barred.

Motorists drive past an electoral campaign billboard of Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan of the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi Party (CCM) ahead of the general elections in Ilala district of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Tanzanians will vote on Wednesday in an election that President Samia S

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“Political fix”: Teso erupts over alleged rigging in Bukedea race for speaker’s seat

“Political fix”: Teso erupts over alleged rigging in Bukedea race for speaker’s seat

Teso Sub-region residents are expressing dismay over the apparent sidelining of rivals to Parliament Speaker Annet Anita Among in the Bukedea Woman MP race, drawing parallels to issues that surfaced during the 2023 LC5 by-election.The controversy surrounds the current nomination exercise,

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THROUGH QUESTIONABLE METHODS: Meet the seven NRM unopposed winners joining the 12th Parliament

THROUGH QUESTIONABLE METHODS: Meet the seven NRM unopposed winners joining the 12th Parliament

Seven NRM candidates, including Speaker Anita Among and her deputy, Thomas Tayebwa, have secured seats in the 12th Parliament unopposed after the nomination deadline.Seven NRM candidates, including Speaker Anita Among and her deputy, Thomas Tayebwa, have secured seats in the 12th Parliamen

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R&B singer Sammie arrested in Atlanta for domestic violence and child cruelty? What we know

R&B singer Sammie arrested in Atlanta for domestic violence and child cruelty? What we know

R&B singer Sammie (Sammie Lee Bush Jr) was arrested in Atlanta on Oct 19 for domestic abuse and child cruelty. His bond was set at $1,050.R&B singer Sammie Lee Buh Jr, who goes by the stage name Sammie, was reportedly arrested in Atlanta, Georgia, for domestic abuse and cruelty to

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Trump eyes exit for embattled Cabinet member

Trump eyes exit for embattled Cabinet member

Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s recent moves at the agency have been a public relations nightmare for President Donald Trump — and some Beltway insiders believe the commander-in-chief could soon be ready to cut ties with the embattled Cabinet member, Knewz.com c

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Daddy Andre distances self from Ex-sweetheart Nina Roz’s political campaign, says he should be paid to appear

Daddy Andre distances self from Ex-sweetheart Nina Roz’s political campaign, says he should be paid to appear

Daddy Andre has made it clear that he will not be part of his ex-lover Nina Roz’s political campaign in Sembabule District, where the singer is seeking to become the Woman Member of Parliament.

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Why Uganda’s oil refinery remains behind schedule

Why Uganda’s oil refinery remains behind schedule

An artistic impression of an oil refinery. Uganda hopes to complete construction of a 60,000 barrels/day refinery by 2030. COURTESY IMAGE/PETROLEUM AUTHORITY OF UGANDA.Delayed construction heightens importance of missing piece in

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Heaven Endorses M7 as Orombi Says God Not Yet Done with the Yellow Man

Heaven Endorses M7 as Orombi Says God Not Yet Done with the Yellow Man

Former Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Henry Luke Orombi, has said Museveni’s continued presidency is part of God’s divine plan for Uganda, and that the nation still needs the old man to complete its journey of peace and development.He made the re

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