At least seven African nations have agreed to accept deportees who are not their own citizens as part of arrangements with the US JUBA – A Vietnamese national deported to South Sudan by Donald Trump’s administration under its controversial third-country deportation programme was repatriated to Vietnam on Friday after spending more than […]
CAPTION: KAKAMA Executive Secretary Dr Caroline Asiimwe. By Our reporterBurundi will host the fifth World Swahili Language Day celebrations and the third international conference of the East African Kiswahili Commission (KAKAMA) from July 5 to 7, bringing together delegates from across East Africa and beyond to discuss the future of Kiswahili in the era of artificial […]
CAPTION: AIGP James Obwona arriving in Nakasongola district to launch newly constructed Kafu Sub County Police Model on Friday June 19th, 2026. (Courtesy photo). By Our reporterNAKASONGOLA – In a bid to extend it services to the public, the Uganda Police Force is constructing 200 Sub-County Policing Model Stations across the country.The initiative is part of […]
CAPTION: Silver Mugisha, managing director of the National Water and Sewerage Corporation. (File photo). By Our reporter KAMPALA – Uganda’s push towards universal water access is exposing a new set of structural challenges, with the national water utility warning that illegal connections and infrastructure vandalism are eroding gains from years of expansion. Silver Mugisha, […]
CAPTION: Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) officers seized Lukwago’s residence in Wakaliga, Kampala. (Courtesy photo). By Our reporter KAMPALA – The arrest and detention of former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago have reignited debate over the constitutional powers of Uganda’s security agencies and the limits of their authority when dealing with civilians. On Monday, […]
CAPTION: Uganda Communications Commission Executive Director, Hon. Nyombi Thembo in an interview recently. (File photo). By Our reporterKAMPALA – The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has proposed sweeping reforms to Uganda’s telecommunications tax regime, including reducing taxes on smartphones, internet data, and mobile money transactions, to make digital services more affordable and accelerate the country’s digital transformation.The […]
Dodoma: Tanzania and Türkiye have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening strategic cooperation in agriculture, a move expected to support the country’s long-term development plans in the sector, which employs the majority of citizens.The initiative aligns with Tanzania’s Agriculture Master Plan 2050 and Agenda 10/30, which aim to transform the sector into a productive and commercially […]
Thursday, 18 June 2026 17:00Rwanda secured $100 million in IDA financing for a project to modernize Kigali’s transport system and improve urban mobilityThe project includes dedicated bus lanes, a multimodal transport hub, expanded walking and cycling infrastructure, and electric busesThe initiative aims to reduce congestion and improve access to public transport as Kigali’s population continues to […]
CAPTION: Members of the Bongo community in Tonj South County of Warrap State in a meeting recently. (File photo). By Agencies WARRAP – The opposition South Sudan Salvation Movement (SSSM) has accused unidentified individuals of seizing land belonging to the Bongo community in Tonj South County of Warrap State for alleged gold mining, […]
CAPTION: Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Joel Ssenyonyi has petitioned Speaker Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth to recall Parliament from recess. (Curtsey Photo). By Our reporterKAMPALA – Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Joel Ssenyonyi has petitioned Speaker Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth to recall Parliament from recess to address what he describes as an escalating wave of human rights violations, […]