Mamdani’s Bombshell Book Explodes Museveni, Idi Amin Myths
It’s been decades since I read a book as compelling as Prof Mahmood Mamdani’s extraordinary tour de force on Uganda. For most open-minded readers, this book...
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Gen Kainerugaba, Turkish Firm Review First Phase of Standard Gauge Railway Project
Uganda has taken a major step forward in advancing its Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project, with General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presiden...
Uganda Moves to Buy Stake in Kenya Oil Pipeline
KPC operates more than 1,700 km (1,056 miles) of petroleum pipelines linking the port of Mombasa to Nairobi, western Kenya and onward to Uganda. The system currently hand...
Big story: Uganda to Borrow $2bn (Shs7.6 tn) from Oil Trading Giant Vitol for Oil, Roads Projects
“UNOC will be able to generate revenues of up to USD 5.6 billion†(about Shs21.3 trillion) from the projects when implemented," the ministry said, adding that...
CS Mudavadi Assures Indian Ocean Access for Uganda Following Museveni’s Threats.
Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to helping Uganda access the Indian Ocean, downplaying recent threats of war made by President Yoweri Museveni over maritime access.Sp...
Six Iranians Arrested as Kenya Seizes $52m Methamphetamine Shipment in Indian Ocean
Nairobi: Kenyan authorities have seized a record narcotics consignment valued at KES 8 billion ($52 million) and arrested six Iranian nationals aboard a stateless vessel...
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.De...
From Washington to Nairobi: How FBI-DCI operations unmask suspects in Kenya
When Salman Subeyr Haji sneaked into Kenya in 2024, law enforcers around the world were
Tension in Kenya as Saba Saba Protests Paralyze Capital as Police Seal Off Key Roads
Nairobi woke up to a city under lockdown on Monday, July 7, as Kenyan security forces moved swiftly to block access to the Central Business District in anticipation of th...
Uganda Courts Kenyan Runners with Mombasa Activation for Rwenzori Marathon
In a vibrant showcase of sports diplomacy, the Uganda Consulate-General in Mombasa, led by Amb. Paul Mukumbya, over the weekend organized a Rwenzori Marathon activation r...