CAPTION: Nicholas Checker, US government’s nominee for the post of ambassador to Rwanda. (File photo).By AgenciesThe US government has nominated Nicholas Checker, a diplomat and former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) official, as its proposed ambassador to Rwanda, with the nomination now awaiting confirmation by the US Senate.The nomination was sent to the Senate on July […]
CAPTION: Former Butambala County Member of Parliament Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi in Court recently. (File photo). KAMPALA – The High Court in Kampala has directed the government to conclude investigations into the whereabouts of former Butambala County Member of Parliament Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi before determining his application for a writ of habeas corpus seeking his production and […]
CAPTION: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi , 2nd left, meets with Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, right, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on July 18, 2026, during an official visit to the country. (Courtesy photo). By Dr Nadia HelmyDAR ES SALAAM – President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi’s visit to Tanzania represents a pivotal step in strengthening Egypt’s […]
KAMPALA – As Uganda’s Pearl Bank marks a year since rebranding, officials are confident that their new identity reflects the bank’s transformation into a digitally progressive, inclusive, and nationally grounded financial institution.“The rebranding also signifies the bank’s readiness to embrace the future with confidence, ensuring long-term growth, relevance, and impact,” remarked Priscilla Akora, Head of […]
CAPTION: Salva Kiir Mayardit South Sudan President in a photo montage. (File photo). South Sudan has dismissed reports of a new visa-free entry policy for Egyptian and Tanzanian nationals only The Ministry of Interior maintained that it had not issued any directive changing the country’s visa regime This comes hours after an uproar by […]
CAPTION: Kayoola EVS electric coach on its way from Uganda to South Africa during the Presidential Pearl to Cape Expedition 2025. (Courtesy photo). By Stephen Wandera Ouma ENTEBBE – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni today hosted a luncheon at State House, Entebbe, in honour of the successful Presidential Pearl to Cape Expedition 2025, celebrating the […]
CAPTION: Dr Patrice Motsepe, the President of the Confédération Africaine de Football adress journalists July 22nd, 2026. (Courtesy photo). By AgenciesThe President of the Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”), Dr Patrice Motsepe stated that he is proud with the performances of the National Teams of the 10 African Countries at the FIFA World Cup 2026.Africa was […]
CAPTION: Some of the fake products impounded by Uganda National Bureau of Standards in Kampala recently. (File photo). By Our reporterKAMPALA – A comprehensive review of the Uganda National Bureau of Standards Act is required to clearly define governance and operational roles at the Uganda National Bureau of Standards.According to former Bwamba County Member of Parliament, […]
By Our reporterKAMPALA – Researchers have identified genetic changes in the Ebola Bundibugyo virus that could reduce the effectiveness of existing diagnostic tests, prompting the development of new test kits and potentially influencing future treatments and vaccines.The findings come as the Bundibugyo strain continues to infect people and claim lives in the neighbouring Democratic Republic […]
CAPTION: Burundi President Évariste Ndayishimiye recently. (File photo). By Michael FitzpatrickKAMPALA – Security Minister Gervais Ndirakobuca has replaced Alain Guillaume Bunyoni as prime minister after a unanimous vote in parliament, according to the national broadcaster RTNB.Bunyoni’s departure came after President Ndayishimiye, who has been in power for just over two years, last week warned of a […]
