CAPTION: Veterinary officers from the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) attend to a male elephant lying on the ground after falling ill at Kitenden B Community Conservancy in Amboseli, Kajiado County, on August 12, 2026 (AFP/Getty) The first 15 elephant deaths were recorded between June 24 and July 24 By Agency AMBROSELI – […]
CAPTION: A South Sudanese waves the national flag during a rally in Juba recently. (File photo). By Agency JUBA – South Sudan faces mounting obstacles to holding credible, peaceful and inclusive elections in December, with political divisions, insecurity and weak institutional preparedness threatening the country’s transition, the head of the United Nations mission warned […]
CAPTION: The Public Service State Minister , Hon. Lydia Wanyoto, left, Permanent Secretary Catharine Bitarakwate, 2nd left led the ministry team to the committee meeting Wednesday August 5th, 2026. (Courtesy photo). By Our reporter KAMPALA – The Ministry of Public Service requires up to Shs308 billion to cover a funding gap necessary to […]
By Our reporterKAMPALA – Nation Media Group (NMG) Uganda staff will continue working remotely as the company assesses its offices before allowing employees to return following the resumption of operations.The directive was communicated to employees after the media house announced the restoration of its television, radio, print and digital platforms. While operations have officially resumed, […]
CAPTION: Former Butambala County Member of Parliament Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi in Court recently. (File photo). KAMPALA – The High Court in Kampala has directed the government to conclude investigations into the whereabouts of former Butambala County Member of Parliament Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi before determining his application for a writ of habeas corpus seeking his production and […]
CAPTION: Hon. Members of the Committee on Physical Infrastructure listening to officials from UCAA at Parliament on Thursday, 16 July 2026. (Courtesy photo). KAMPALA – The Committee on Physical Infrastructure has directed the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) to submit the academic credentials of 13 senior managers for verification, following the dismissal of 89 staff over […]
CAPTION: Nuclear reactors in operation releasing hot steam as a side product (file photo). By Alice UmutesiKIGALI – Small modular reactors (SMRs) are increasingly being positioned as Africa’s most practical nuclear option, with experts saying the technology offers a safer, more flexible and faster pathway to expanding electricity access on a continent facing rising demand and […]
CAPTION: An image of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Nigeria. By AgenciesNAIROBI – Dangote Industries Limited has revealed that the East African oil refinery set to be built in Kenya will refine 700,000 barrels of oil daily, marking a major step in its strategy to expand its footprint across Africa and strengthen fuel supply in the […]
CAPTION: Prime Minister of Uganda Robinah Nabanja (C) chats with fellow legislator at Speke Resort Munyonyo on Wednesday, 01 July 2026. (Courtesy photo). By Our reporterMUNYONYO – The Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Hon. Henry Musasizi has urged Members of Parliament to monitor implementation of the national budget in their constituencies, saying effective oversight […]