Uganda has reportedly agreed to receive an unspecified number of African migrants deported from the United States, according to a report by CBS News. The […]
Category: Regional News
UGANDA: Over 130,000 Ugandan Civil Servants Paid Bribes to Get Jobs – Report
A new government report has revealed shocking levels of corruption in Uganda’s public service, showing that more than 130,000 civil servants—about 35% of the workforce—paid […]
What “Protecting the Gains” Means for Uganda’s Security
The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) yesterday unveiled President Yoweri Museveni’s latest campaign portrait, featuring a new, potent slogan: “Protecting the gains.” The phrase has […]
OPINION: Kampala Is Choking — Air Pollution Is a Crisis We Can No Longer Ignore
Kampala, Uganda’s vibrant capital, is slowly suffocating under a cloud of toxic air. Once praised for its hills and beauty, the city is now gaining […]
Parents of Sodomized Boy in Moroto Seek Protection After Arrest of School Staff
The parents of a 14-year-old boy who was allegedly sodomized at Child Jesus Nursery and Primary School in Moroto District say they fear for their […]
Chaumma Pledges Zanzibar Autonomy and Blue Economy Growth in Election Agenda
Chaumma Union presidential candidate Salum Mwalimu has promised major constitutional changes if elected, focusing on full autonomy for Zanzibar and Tanganyika as well as promoting […]
TANZANIA: Firewood Shortage and Climate Change Push Girls Out of Class in Mwanza
In Mwanza, many schoolchildren—especially girls—are missing classes because they spend hours collecting firewood for cooking. For low-income families, firewood is still the main source of […]
President Museveni Advises Small Farmers: Avoid Tea Farming Unless You Have Big Land
President Yoweri Museveni has warned small-scale farmers against planting tea, saying the crop needs a lot of land and resources to make good money. The […]
TANZANIA: Heavy Rains Damage Serengeti Roads, Disrupt Tourism
Heavy rains in Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park have badly damaged key roads, causing serious problems for tourists and tour operators. The worst affected area is […]
President Ruto Launches Multi-Agency Taskforce to Boost Fight Against Corruption
President William Ruto has launched a new Multi-Agency Team on the War Against Corruption (MAT) aimed at intensifying Kenya’s battle against corruption, economic crimes, and […]