With only a few days left before the start of Ramadan, a Muslim charity organisation has organised a fundraising run in Kampala to support vulnerable […]
Category: Regional News
Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania Ban ‘Money Bouquets’ Ahead of Valentine’s Day
As Valentine’s Day approaches, many couples across East Africa are rethinking popular cash gift trends after Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania launched a joint crackdown on […]
Ruto’s School Fees Directive Fails on the Ground as Grade 10 Learners Are Turned Away
President William Ruto’s promise to allow all Grade 10 learners to report to school without fees is failing in practice, leaving hundreds of students locked […]
Uganda Becomes Africa’s Fastest Growing Private Sector, Overtaking Nigeria
Uganda has emerged as Africa’s strongest performer in private sector activity, overtaking Nigeria after the West African economy slipped back into contraction. According to the […]
Ruto Backs Historic Great Lakes Peace Pact During Washington Visit
Kenya’s President William Ruto has traveled to Washington, D.C., following an invitation from U.S. President Donald J. Trump to witness the signing of a landmark […]
Bank of Uganda Warns Against Using Cash as Valentine’s Day Gifts
As Valentine’s Day approaches, the Bank of Uganda (BoU) has warned the public against using banknotes as decorative gifts, saying the practice damages the country’s […]
KeNHA to Close Part of Uhuru Highway at Night for Eight Days
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced a temporary night-time closure of a section of Uhuru Highway in Nairobi to allow for routine road […]
UGANDA: The Evolving Role of Uganda’s UPDF: From Barracks to Public Service
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) have long been a central pillar of the country’s security, but their role has evolved significantly over the decades. […]
UGANDA: Muhoozi Hails 2026 Uganda Elections as Most Peaceful in History
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), has described the 2026 general elections as the most peaceful in the country’s history. Speaking during […]
How the New 8-Lane Mandela Road Will Reduce Dar es Salaam Port Traffic Jam
Dar es Salaam — The expansion of Mandela Road into an eight-lane highway is expected to significantly reduce traffic congestion around the Port of Dar […]