The retired agricultural officer, who had been married to President Samia since 1978, died while receiving treatment for a heart condition in Zanzibar. ZANZIBAR — Hafidh Ameir Hassan, the First Gentleman and husband of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, has died in Zanzibar, the Vice President Deogratius Ndejembi announced today, September 7, 2026. In a […]
KINIGI, Rwanda — The mist had settled over the mountains when the names began. One by one, 22 baby mountain gorillas born over the past year were given names Friday at Rwanda’s annual celebration of one of the world’s most remarkable conservation recoveries. They were named Ishakwe, Umukondo, Shikama, Inkera, Rugamba, Umucyo, Ngabonzima, Ndongozi, Ndahiro, Ngoga, […]
By Our reporterKAMPALA – General Muhoozi Kainerugaba challenged Rwanda’s government spokesperson after Kigali publicly condemned his use of ethnic references during a public feud with businessman Odrek Rwabwogo.Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, directly challenged the Rwandan government after Kigali publicly condemned his online remarks on ethnicity. Writing on X, Gen Muhoozi asked whether […]
CAPTION: Tayebwa addresses the public at the university on 04 September 2026. (Courtesy photo). By Our reporterKABALE – Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has commended former Kabale University Vice Chancellor, Prof. Joy C Kwesiga for transforming the institution from a young university into an institution of national significance during her 21 years of service.Speaking at a ceremony […]
CAPTION: Kenya President William Ruto enjoys yogurt recently. (File Photo). By Our reporter By AgencyNAIROBI – Severe milk shortage has in Kenya and Rwanda prompted policy markers to blame adverse weather and declining returns from diary farming, even as Uganda and Tanzania enjoy plenty of supply.The Consumer Federation of Kenya (COFEK), a lobby, warned that without urgent […]
CAPTION: Inmates under close watch of prison wardens at Luzira Prison recently. (File Photo). By Our reporterKAMPALA – Government is drafting parole rules that will see eligible prisoners serve part of their sentences outside prison as one of the measures to reduce overcrowding.The Prime Minister, Rt Hon. Robinah Nabbanja told Parliament that the proposed parole rules […]
CAPTION: President Yoweri Museveni pays his last respect to King Oyo at Entebbe International Airport September 4th, 2026. (PPU Photo). By Our reporter FORT PORTAL – The remains of the fallen Tooro king, Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, have arrived in his kingdom, marking the beginning of an emotional homecoming for a monarch whose reign […]
Hon. Mwine Mpaka KAMPALA – Parliament has adopted a report on the Uganda Railways Corporation (URC) with cases of financial mismanagement, missing wagons, disputed procurement deals and the loss and encroachment of railway land. Presenting the report on Thursday, 03 September 2026, the Chairperson of the Committee on Physical Infrastructure, Hon. Mwine Mpaka said public […]
KAMPALA – The Deputy Commander of the Field Force Unit, Commissioner of Police Ecotu Agapitus, has passed on at Mulago Hospital. The cause of death is still unknown.At the time of his death, he was the Deputy Commander of the Field Force Unit (FFU), the elite police formation in charge of public order, riot control […]