The Minister for the Presidency, Milly Babalanda, issued a fervent call for peace during national Heroes’ Day celebrations held in Lyantonde, a district historically loyal to the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), drawing attention to the growing political stakes as the country enters a
US President Donald Trump has ordered the deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles following two days of unrest in the city’s Paramount district, where residents, largely from the Latino community, have clashed with federal agents over immigration raids.The clashes erupte
BBC - Kenya's independent police oversight body has launched an investigation into the death of a man who had been detained "for false publication", police have said.Albert Ojwang was arrested for a post on X in the western town of Homa Bay and then driven 350km to the cap
As the 2026 elections fear heats up, a young woman with humble beginnings is steadily rising through Uganda’s political ranks, determined to become the voice of her generation on the national stage.Julian Amanya recently declared her intention to contest for the position of Western
Uganda Women’s Senior National Team (Crested Cranes) head coach Sheryl Botes has named a squad of 20 players for the upcoming 2025 CECAFA Women’s Championship in Tanzania.The South African tactician has opted for a predominantly local selection, comprising players from Uganda’s domes
Uganda has been urged to reduce the high cost of sending money from abroad, with officials and development experts warning that current transfer fees are discouraging remittances and stifling diaspora-led investment.The call was made during the commemoration of the Interna
The Executive Director of Butabika Referral Hospital, Dr. Juliet Nakku, has expressed deep concern over the rising number of Ugandans suffering from mental health issues.According to Dr. Nakku, of the 20 patients admitted daily, 30% of them are as a result of alcohol addiction and drug sub
In a bid to address the low insurance penetration and rising out-of-pocket healthcare expenses in Uganda, Opportunity Bank Uganda has partnered with micro insurance provider Turaco to launch ‘Opportunity Sanyu, a micro medical cover product designed to cushion Ugandan families against medical a
A top official in one of South Africa's biggest political parties has been sacked after he visited a controversial Malawian pastor in April.Floyd Shivambu has been removed as secretary-general of the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party barely six months into the job after he attended an Easter ser
Uganda’s political climate has grown increasingly volatile, marked by a surge in politically motivated violence, allegations of state-sponsored abuse, a fragmented opposition, and rising diplomatic tensions.As the country awaits a highly anticipated presidential address, concerns about n
