- January 30, 2025
- John William Ogenda
Donald Trump Lifts Ban On HIV Funding
Ugandans living with HIV/AIDS can now breathe a sigh of relief after the United States government issued a waiver allowing the continuation of life-saving humanitarian assistance. The waiver, announced on January 29 by U.S. Secretary of State Marco…
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- January 29, 2025
- John William Ogenda
Winnie Wa Mummy Addresses King Saha Dating Rumors: “It’s Strictly Business”
Fast-rising Ugandan singer and popular TikTok sensation Winnie Wa Mummy has finally broken her silence on rumors linking her to fellow musician King Saha. Speculation about their relationship has been…
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- January 29, 2025
- John William Ogenda
Uganda Prisons Defends Decision to Block Besigye’s Lawyer
Uganda Prisons Services has defended its decision to deny access to Elias Lukwago, the legal representative of opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye, citing scheduling conflicts on the day of the…
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- January 29, 2025
- John William Ogenda
Government to Invest Shs50 Billion in Power Infrastructure Expansion – UECCC
Uganda is set to enhance its energy capabilities with the establishment of nine new mini hydropower stations, addressing the current unutilized power surplus, authorities have said. Uganda Energy Credit Capitalisation…
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- January 29, 2025
- John William Ogenda
U.S. Expresses Deep Concern Over M23 Rebels’ Capture of Goma
The United States has expressed deep concern over the fall of Goma, a strategic city in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), to the Rwandan-backed M23 rebels. The rebels, who…
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- January 29, 2025
- John William Ogenda
Makerere University Staff Demand Probe into Corruption in Hiring and Promotions
Staff associations at Makerere University have petitioned the University Council, demanding an investigation into alleged corruption in hiring and promotions, warning that the integrity of Uganda’s top institution is at…
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- January 29, 2025
- John William Ogenda
Uganda Prisons Services Reports Dr. Kizza Besigye’s Silence Amid Security Concerns
The Uganda Prisons Services has disclosed that former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye has ceased communication with prison authorities following his latest detention. While appearing before Parliament’s Human Rights Committee,…
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- January 28, 2025
- John William Ogenda
General Mega Dee Hints On Returning To Uganda
Dr. Amos Kigenyi, widely known by his stage name Gen. Mega Dee, has made a name for himself as a multi-talented Ugandan musician, healthcare professional, and entrepreneur. Having relocated to…
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- January 28, 2025
- John William Ogenda
NRM Rules Out Primaries For Kawempe North By-Election
The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) has decided against holding internal primaries to select its candidate for the upcoming Kawempe North by-election. The announcement was made by Salim Uhuru, the…
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- January 28, 2025
- John William Ogenda
Ugandan, Kenyan, Embassies Attacked in DRC Amid Rising Tensions
On January 28, 2025, a wave of violent protests swept through Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), targeting several foreign embassies. The embassies of France, the…
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