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Twenty dead of Ebola in DR Congo
CAPTION: Health workers close a coffin in Ituri, DR Congo, recently. (File photo). By AgenciesITURI, DR Congo – In the last 24 hours, the DRC reported 51 new confirmed cases, 20 deaths and 5 recoveries. The newly reported cases were recorded in Ituri Province and North Kivu ProvinceDR CONGO – As of 7 July 2026, the […]
Repatriated Ugandans to get national IDs
CAPTION: Some of the Ugandans repatriated from South Africa participate in the national identity card registration in Kyankwanzi Thursday, July 9th, 2026. (PPU photo). By Our reporter KYANKWANZI – The government has commenced the registration and issuance of National Identity Cards to Ugandans recently repatriated from South Africa. The move is part of a […]
Local council elections date confirmed
CAPTION: State Minister for Local Government, Hon. Justine Nameere on the floor of Parliament Thursday, July 9th, 2026. (Courtesy photo). By Our reporterKAMPALA – Ugandans are scheduled to elect their representatives for the offices of Local Council 1 and Local Council 2 on 28 July 2026 and 10 August 2026 respectively, according to the State Minister […]
Kenya, Tanzania police suppress protests
CAPTION: Kenyan plainclothes police officers arrest protesters during a demonstration marking a day historically associated with the pro-democracy protests of the 1990s that ushered in multipartyism, in Nairobi, Kenya, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. Credit: AP/SA NAIROBI — Heavy police deployments in the capitals of Kenya and Tanzania suppressed planned protests on Tuesday, with July 7 a […]
Gen Muhoozi meets U.S. Ambassador
CAPTION: Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, right, hands books to Acting Ambassador of the United States Mission in Uganda, H.E. Mikael (Mika) Cleverley, left, in Fort Portal on Wednesday, 8th, 2026. (Courtesy photo). By Our reporterFORT PORTAL – The Chief of Defence Forces of the UPDF and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special […]
Speaker commits support to committees
CAPTION: Speaker Oboth (C) with officials from the Leadership Code Tribunal after a meeting at Parliament on Wednesday, July 8th, 2026. (Courtesy photo). By Our reporterKAMPALA – The Speaker, Jacob Marksons Oboth, has unveiled a comprehensive plan to strengthen the performance and independence of Parliamentary Oversight Committees, with the Parliamentary Commission prioritising full internal funding of […]
Remanded parliament directors replaced
By Our reporterKAMPALA – Parliament directors facing corruption and money laundering arising from the alleged mismanagement of more than 27 billion shillings have been replaced.Director of Communications and Public Affairs, Chris Obore Ariko, on Tuesday July 7th 2026 petitioned the High Court in Kampala seeking to be released on bail as he awaits trial.The application No. […]
Legislators designated to house committees
CAPTION: Government Chief Whip Dr Ruth Acieng reads a document during in Parliament Tuesday June 7th, 2026. (File photo). By Our reporterKAMPALA – Parliament has completed the constitution of its committees and designated of Members of Parliament to various parliamentary and international bodies, laying the groundwork for the 12th Parliament to commence its legislative, oversight and […]