The African Union has appointed former Tanzanian president Jakaya Kikwete as its High Representative for the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea, marking a […]
Year: 2026
Health Experts Urge Ban on Trans Fats as Heart Disease Cases Rise in Uganda
Nutritionists and civil society organisations are calling on the government to urgently eliminate industrially produced trans fats from Uganda’s food supply, warning that their continued […]
Uganda Judiciary Sets July Deadline for Paperless Courts as AI Transforms Justice System
Uganda’s judiciary is moving decisively toward a fully digital future, setting July 1, 2026, as the deadline to eliminate paper-based processes and transition to a […]
OPINION: Why Children Are Learning Less Today: Inside the Growing Human Capital Crisis
For decades, global development strategies have followed a familiar path—build more schools, expand healthcare systems, and invest in skills development. The expectation was straightforward: strengthen […]
Djibouti Unveils Ambitious ‘Salaam City’ Project to Redefine Urban Living
Djibouti has taken a major step toward transforming its urban landscape with the launch of Salaam City, a large-scale residential development poised to become the […]
Tanzania Criminalizes Unregistered CCTV Installations in New Security Law
Tanzania has introduced a new legal measure making it a criminal offence to install closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems without proper registration, in a move aimed […]
OPINION: Should Young Africans Inherit Sociopolitical Values “As Given”?
With over 70% of Africa’s population under the age of 30, the question of what sociopolitical values are passed on to the continent’s youth has […]
Govt secures Shs422b to buy 10 planes for Uganda Airlines
Uganda Airlines is preparing to grow its fleet with the support of a ₨422.26 billion allocation from the government, part of a larger supplementary budget […]
Uganda’s Economy Records Strong 8.5% Growth in Latest Quarter
Uganda recorded robust economic growth of 8.5 percent in the quarter ending December 2025, signaling continued recovery and expansion across key sectors. The latest figures, […]
TANZANIA: Waterforce Africa Ltd Driving Inclusive Water Access Through Gender-Responsive Solutions
Waterforce Africa Ltd is emerging as a key player in promoting social responsibility by improving access to clean and safe water through gender-responsive initiatives across […]