CAPTION: Elements of the March 23 Movement (M23) rebel group patrol in Goma, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), on June 13, 2025. (Courtesy Photo). By AgencyKIGALI – The United States has imposed sanctions on Rwanda’s Ministry of Defence and Zigama Credit and Savings Society, a financial institution serving Rwanda’s security forces, over alleged military, […]
By AgencyKampala – A new assessment of responsible gorilla tourism has identified gaps in the enforcement of visitor rules, staff training, tourism marketing and coordination among conservation stakeholders, raising concerns about the long-term protection of mountain gorillas in Uganda and Rwanda.According to The Independent, an assessment of the Gorilla Friendly Pledge, presented at a validation […]
CAPTION: Hon. Gilbert Olanya told the House that boarding schools must have equipment to control fire outbreaks. (Courtesy Photo). By Our reporterKAMPALA – In a bid to ensure the safety of learners, the Ministry of Education and Sports has vowed to act against boarding schools that operate without authorisation from the ministry. The Minister of State […]
CAPTION: More than 50 000 Ethiopians have crossed into northern Kenya fleeing conflict back home. (Courtesy Photo). NAIROBI, (CAJ News) – ABOUT 50 000 people have crossed into northern Kenya from Ethiopia following violent clashes in the neighbouring country. Further arrivals could place additional pressure on already stretched local services and resources. This is according to the International […]
CAPTION: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, in a white shirt, poses for a photograph with Egyptian investors at State House on Thursday, October 29th 2026. (Courtesy Photo). By Our reporter ENTEBBE – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has implored Egyptian investors to invest in Uganda’s economy, particularly in infrastructure development and value addition. The President made […]
CAPTION: Officials pose for a group photo after the launch of Kwata Sente. (Courtesy Photo).By Our reporterKAMPALA – Service Cops Limited, the technology partner behind Kwaata Sente, has pledged continued innovation in digital lending following the official launch of the mobile- based credit solution in Kampala on Sept.27.Kwaata Sente brings together Centenary Bank, Airtel Money, […]
CAPTION: DR Congo locals in a gold mine under the control of ADF rebels recently. (File photo). By Agency US sanctions imposed in July 2024 targeted financial intermediaries linked to Islamic State networks, but the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) continue to generate revenue through illegal gold trading in eastern DR Congo. The Sentry estimates […]
CAPTION: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, 3rd from the right, poses for a photograph with the European delegation at State House on October 29th, 2026. (PPU Photo). By Our reporterENTEBBE – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has met the European Union Special Representative for the Great Lakes Region, Mr. Johan Borgstam, at State House, Entebbe, where they discussed […]
By John MuhangiNAIROBI – Experts have backed plans to speed up the testing of vaccines against the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola by allowing scientists to skip some repeated animal safety tests.The process could give the region a vaccine within six months, if it is effective.The African Medicines Agency, in a joint position paper with the […]
CAPTION: Representatives of KACITA appearing before the Committee on ICT and National Guidance appear before Members of Parliament on Wednesday October 29th, 2026. (Courtesy Photo). By Our reportPARLIAMENT – The Kampala Capital City Traders Association (KACITA) has petitioned Parliament over a crackdown on public Wi-Fi hotspot resellers, calling for affordable licensing requirements to protect livelihoods and […]
