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Year: 2026
Why Do Some Economic Sectors in East Africa Generate Enormous Wealth Without Traceable Beneficiaries?
By Emmanuel Mihiingo Kaija Part One: Where Does the Money Go When Profits Are Everywhere but Owners Are Nowhere? East Africa’s economies have demonstrated measurable […]
New American Center in Kampala Promises to Strengthen U.S.-Uganda Ties Through Education and Innovation
The United States Embassy in Uganda has officially opened the American Center Kampala, a dynamic space designed to foster learning, innovation, and cultural exchange. Inaugurated […]
President Museveni Defends NRM Legacy as he Rallies Nakawa Voters on Wealth Creation
In a vibrant campaign rally on January 7, 2026, President Yoweri Museveni defended the legacy of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) as he sought to […]
Expanded HIV Treatment Dramatically Reduces Orphanhood Rates in Uganda
A recent study by Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health has revealed a dramatic decline in orphanhood rates in Rakai, Uganda, due to the […]
Uganda and Tanzania Inspect Progress on Tanga Marine Storage & Terminal Facility for EACOP Project
As part of the ongoing East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) tour, Uganda’s Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Ruth Nankabirwa, alongside Tanzania’s Deputy Minister […]
Family of Former Ambassador Humphrey Polepole Vacates His Home 92 Days After His Disappearance
In a heart-wrenching scene, the family of former Tanzanian ambassador, Humphrey Polepole, vacated his residence in Dar es Salaam on January 7, 2026, nearly three […]
Kenyan Beer Firm Moves to Block Diageo’s $2.3 Billion EABL Sale to Asahi
A Kenyan beer company has filed a lawsuit seeking to block the $2.3 billion sale of East African Breweries Limited (EABL) by Diageo to Japan’s […]
Mama Ida Urges ODM Leaders to Resolve Differences and Honor Raila’s Legacy
Mama Ida Odinga has called for unity within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party amid growing tensions between senior officials Edwin Sifuna and Junet Mohamed. […]
Bank of Tanzania Unveils New Regulations to Strengthen Islamic Banking Sector
The Bank of Tanzania (BoT) has announced a series of new regulations aimed at enhancing the Islamic banking sector in the country, paving the way […]