Local leaders and professionals in Northern Uganda have called for peaceful, fair, and respectful elections as the country prepares for the 2026 General Election. Their […]
Category: Regional News
Uganda Steps Up Efforts to Help Premature Babies Survive
As Uganda joined the world to mark World Prematurity Day on November 17, a visit to the Toto Ward at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital revealed […]
Museveni Pardons 143 Convicts: A Humanitarian Move to Ease Prison Congestion
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has granted a presidential pardon to 143 prisoners, most of whom were convicted of petty offences, according to the Uganda Prisons […]
Kenya Intensifies Ruminant Vaccination Drive to Boost Livestock Health and Productivity
Kenya has intensified efforts to strengthen ruminant vaccination following a major multi-stakeholder forum in Nairobi that brought together government agencies, private sector players, researchers and […]
Breaking Barriers: Why Local Filmmakers Struggle in Tanzania’s Cinema Market
Local filmmakers in Tanzania continue to face significant challenges as they try to penetrate the country’s competitive cinema market. Although the Tanzanian film industry has […]
Tanzania Moves to Enact Landmark Islamic Finance Law as Sukuk Market Gains Global Momentum
Tanzania is set to introduce its first-ever Islamic finance law, a move expected to position the country as a key regional player in the fast-growing […]
UGANDA: Makerere University Ranked Second in Sub-Saharan Africa for University-Industry Collaboration
Makerere University has achieved a significant milestone, being ranked second in Sub-Saharan Africa for university-industry collaboration. According to the 2025 Global Innovation Index (GII), developed […]
Empowering Uganda’s Green Future: Stanbic Greentech Accelerator Program Targets Youth and Women for Sustainable Economic Growth
Uganda is taking significant steps toward a sustainable, green economy, with women and youth at the forefront of the initiative. The Stanbic Greentech Accelerator Program, […]
AfDB Warns Kenya as Soaring Eurobond Exposure Puts Fiscal Stability at Risk
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has once again raised concerns over Kenya’s growing dependence on Eurobonds and commercial loans, warning that high yields and short […]
Healing the Nation’s Wounds: Tanzania’s Silent Struggle After the Chaos
As Tanzania slowly returns to normal after the violent chaos of October 29, a new crisis is emerging — one that cannot be fixed by […]