CAPTION: President Samia Hassan address a meeting in Dar es Salaam recently. (File photo). By AgenciesDES SALAAM – Public rallies were banned in Tanzania in June 2026 for the second time in a decade. The first ban was imposed by President John Magufuli in 2016. His successor, President Samia Hassan, lifted it in 2023 as part of a reform agenda. […]
CAPTION: South Sudan and Kenyan officals during the meeting in Nairobi Wednesday 8th, 2026. (File photo). By AgenciesNAIROBI – Kenya has summoned South Sudan’s diplomatic mission in Nairobi over the continued mistreatment of its citizens, citing the eight-month detention without charge of Kenyan Timothy Maina Nderi, denial of consular access, and escalating attacks on Kenyan truck […]
By Ernest JjingoKAMPALA – After 16 years at the helm of Centenary Bank, Fabian Kasi handed over the top leadership position to Godfrey Byekwaso. Fabian leaves behind a financial institution that has grown significantly in scale, reach and impact, while remaining grounded in its founding purpose of serving ordinary Ugandans. Speaking during a farewell engagement […]
CAPTION: Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development Henry Tumukunde, left, Vice President Jessica Alupo, second left, Local Government Minister Balamu Balugahare, Arch Bishop Church of Uganda Kazimba Mugalu and Col. Edith Nakalema at the book launch, held at Protea Hotel Kampala on Tuesday 7th July, 2026. (PPU photo). By Our reporter KAMPALA – […]
CAPTION: An impounded motorcycle and jerrycans of fuel recovered recently. (File photo). By Our reporter KAMPALA – Government vehicles, porous borders and limited public awareness continue to fuel smuggling in Uganda, making it one of the country’s biggest sources of revenue loss, according to the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA). The tax body estimates that […]
Former Speaker Anita Among By Our reporterKAMPALA – A file on former Speaker Anita Among has reportedly been forwarded to the Directorate of Public Prosecutions for review as part of the ongoing corruption investigations at Parliament and other government agencies.A multi-agency corruption probe launched two months ago has zeroed in on Parliament, with former Speaker Anita […]
CAPTION: One of the opposition leaders being arrested in Dar es Salaam. By AgenciesDAR ES SALAAM – Tanzanian authorities have arrested dozens of people ahead of planned anti-government protests, intensifying a crackdown on dissent as activists demand democratic reforms and the release of jailed opposition leader Tundu Lissu amid heightened security across the country.Tanzanian authorities have […]
CAPTION: James Kueth Makuach, Commissioner of Akobo County. [Photo: Courtesy] By AgenciesJONGLEI STATE / SOUTH SUDAN – Sudan’s main armed opposition group, the Sudan People’s Liberation Army in Opposition (SPLA-IO), said on Sunday it had recaptured Walgaak Payam in Jonglei State after fierce fighting with government-aligned forces, leading to the killing of Akobo County Commissioner James […]
CAPTION: Dr. Kizza Besigye’s, left. and his co-accused Obedi Lutale, 2nd left, arrive at High Court under tight security. (File photo). By Our reporterKAMPALA – The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has condemned President Yoweri Museveni over comments he made about Dr. Kizza Besigye’s ongoing treason trial and his renewed proposal to abolish bail, saying the remarks […]
CAPTION: UPDF image of Maj Gen James Birungi former CMI commander. (File photo). By Our reporter KAMPALA – The General Court Martial sitting at Makindye has remanded Major General James Birungi on charges of treachery and offenses related to (in)security. Birungi, the former Director of the Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence (CMI), now known as the […]