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Uganda's Mt Ruwenzori glaciers melting, bursting riverbanks

The glacier is rapidly receding and the stunning scenic view disappeared not long ago.

By Mactilda Mbenywe 5 days ago

Uganda's Mt Ruwenzori glaciers melting, bursting riverbanks

How it's done

By Gado 12 days ago

Red Cross: 10 killed in flooding in hilly eastern Uganda

Red Cross: 10 killed in flooding in hilly eastern Uganda

By Associated Press 12 days ago

Gor unveil Jonathan McKinstry of Northern Ireland as new head coach

Gor unveil Jonathan McKinstry of Northern Ireland as new head coach

By Ochieng Oyugi 15 days ago

Ugandan miller Sarrai starts operation at Mumias

Ugandan miller Sarrai group has started reviving ailing Mumias Sugar despite court battles surrounding the lease.

By Kamau Muthoni 22 days ago

Ugandan miller Sarrai starts operation at Mumias

We went hunting buffaloes and I was left for dead

Surviving by a whisker inside Queen Elizabeth National Park in Western Uganda, is an experience the 42-year-old father of eight, would not wish on his worst enemy.

By Mactilda Mbenywe 26 days ago

We went hunting buffaloes and I was left for dead

Uganda adopts Swahili as an official language

The language is compulsory and examinable and as a result, will now be taught in primary and secondary schools.

By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago

Uganda adopts Swahili as an official language

Simbas must hunt down Algeria as they chase World Cup ticket

Kenya Simbas on Saturday showed some glitters of the 2014 team after sparkling to life with an emphatic 42-7 win over Uganda Cranes

By Washington Onyango 1 month ago

Simbas must hunt down Algeria as they chase World Cup ticket

Kizza Besigye freed on bail after two weeks

On Friday his lawyers applied for bail again and a magistrate agreed to release Besigye saying he was "satisfied that the accused's sureties are substantial."

By Reuters 1 month ago

Kizza Besigye freed on bail after two weeks

Rugby: Kenya renew rivalry with Uganda in France

Kenya Simbas will on Saturday renew their rivalry with neighbors Uganda Cranes at Stade Maurice David, Aix-en-Provence,

By Washington Onyango 1 month ago

Rugby: Kenya renew rivalry with Uganda in France

Sylvia Mulinge appointed new MTN Uganda CEO

Sylvia Mulinge appointed MTN Uganda CEO effective October 1, 2022; she has been Chief Consumer Business officer at Safaricom.

By Betty Njeru 1 month ago

Sylvia Mulinge appointed new MTN Uganda CEO

Museveni's first son Muhoozi: clear signs of a succession plan

The most likely explanation for Muhoozi’s recent emergence is that his once low profile is being raised to position him to succeed his father.

By Sam Wilkins and Richard Vokes, The Conversation 2 months ago

Museveni's first son Muhoozi: clear signs of a succession plan

Museveni's pro-Putin son Kainerugaba touted for presidency, may face tricky ride

Muhoozi Kainerugaba is signalling his readiness to take over his father's job, with comments on global affairs from Ukraine to Ethiopia.

By Reuters 2 months ago

Museveni's pro-Putin son Kainerugaba touted for presidency, may face tricky ride

Patel aims to make a mark at Uganda Pearl

As he prepares for WRC Safari Rally, Kenya National Rally Championships leader Karan Patel is ready to win the Uganda Pearl Rally that zooms off

By Ben Ahenda 3 months ago

Patel aims to make a mark at Uganda Pearl

How the man-eating lions of Tsavo devoured 135 people

Some of the accounts given by people who survived the claws of the Man-Eating Lions of Tsavo are simply dumbfounding.

By Amos Kareithi 3 months ago

How the man-eating lions of Tsavo devoured 135 people

Kenya-Uganda border residents get water projects

The programme aims to improve the well-being of communities by averting conflicts and improving their socio-economic status.

By Irissheel Shanzu 4 months ago

Kenya-Uganda border residents get water projects

Kenyan ports lose regional grip as neighbours grow

Kenya’s strength is dwindling by the day if the performance of its ports in comparison to its neighbours is anything to go by.

By Benard Sanga 4 months ago

Kenyan ports lose regional grip as neighbours grow

Herders flee Uganda after military warning

Pastoralists who had migrated to Uganda in search of pasture have started returning to their homes to escape an impending operation.

By Bakari Ang’ela 4 months ago

Herders flee Uganda after military warning

Ugandan court issues arrest warrant for author who fled to Germany

Rukirabashaija is a satirist who found fame with his novel "Greedy Barbarian", which criticises corruption and political oppression.

By Reuters 4 months ago

Ugandan court issues arrest warrant for author who fled to Germany

‘My flesh was burning': Uganda accused of torture again

Military spokesperson Brigadier Felix Kulayigye and police spokesperson Fred Enanga both said torture was not tolerated with culprits prosecuted.

By Reuters 4 months ago

‘My flesh was burning': Uganda accused of torture again

Uganda’s Parliament Speaker Jacob Oulanyah dies aged 56

The Speaker of Parliament in Uganda is dead.

By Robert Abong'o 4 months ago

Uganda’s Parliament Speaker Jacob Oulanyah dies aged 56

Busy Kenyan border town that gives Uganda the edge on prices

Its small size notwithstanding, Malaba town is a hive of activity. The town is busy throughout the day and night.

By Alexander Chagema 5 months ago

Busy Kenyan border town that gives Uganda the edge on prices

Police in Bungoma recover stolen goods, arrest six suspected gangsters

Six suspected gangsters have been arrested and goods worth over Sh600,000 recovered. Among those arrested are two Ugandans.

By Juliet Omelo 5 months ago

Police in Bungoma recover stolen goods, arrest six suspected gangsters

Muhoozi Kainerugaba: Everything to know about President Museveni's son

He was first promoted to brigadier and put in charge of Uganda’s all-powerful Special Forces Command, before his elevation to major general in 2016.

By George Maringa 5 months ago

Muhoozi Kainerugaba: Everything to know about President Museveni's son

Museveni’s son leaves military, allegedly preparing for presidency

"After 28 years of service in my glorious military, the greatest military in the world, I am happy to announce my retirement," Kainerugaba said.

By Reuters 5 months ago

Museveni’s son leaves military, allegedly preparing for presidency

Kenya, Uganda agree to ease fish exports to DRC after trade talks

Two teams to jointly study the flow of fish from Lake Turkana to the Busia border.

By Lucas Ngasike 5 months ago

Kenya, Uganda agree to ease fish exports to DRC after trade talks

Border wars: Families in agony as fishermen kin detained in Uganda

Some 30 Kenyan fishermen were arrested in October 2020 and taken to a Uganda prison, 27 detainees were released after intervention.

By Robert Amalemba 5 months ago

Border wars: Families in agony as fishermen kin detained in Uganda

Uganda delegation commends Kenya’s radiation safety

The delegates drawn from Bank of Uganda Medical Hospital said Kenya remains a leader with well-equipped laboratories for calibration, safety testing.

By Patrick Vidija 5 months ago

Uganda delegation commends Kenya’s radiation safety

Malaba: Busy border town and why Kenyans prefer Uganda beer

Human and vehicular traffic is such that there are high chances of bumping into other pedestrians or being hit by a vehicle or motorcycle.

By Alexander Chagema 5 months ago

Malaba: Busy border town and why Kenyans prefer Uganda beer

Raila pledges talks with Suluhu to ease border restrictions

ODM leader Raila Odinga yesterday rallied Taita-Taveta residents to support the Azimio la Umoja movement.

By Renson Mnyamwezi 5 months ago

Raila pledges talks with Suluhu to ease border restrictions

Ugandans would face fines for refusing Covid-19 jab under new law

Parliament's house health committee has begun scrutinising Public Health (Amendment) Bill 2021 which seeks to make coronavirus vaccinations mandatory.

By Reuters 5 months ago

Ugandans would face fines for refusing Covid-19 jab under new law

Cricket Kenya elections will offer a fresh start to a more chaotic phase

Elections to pick Cricket Kenya officials are slated for Saturday, February 26, and that should offer a fresh start to the sport.

By Clay Muganda 5 months ago

Cricket Kenya elections will offer a fresh start to a more chaotic phase

Uganda suspends mandatory Covid-19 testing for arrivals

According to the Health Director-General, Dr Henry Mwebesa, the decision was reached after the Cabinet meeting and takes effect from Wednesday.

By Winfrey Owino 5 months ago

Uganda suspends mandatory Covid-19 testing for arrivals

Author critical of Museveni flees Uganda

The internationally-acclaimed writer was released from jail in late January after being detained last December.

By Reuters 6 months ago

Author critical of Museveni flees Uganda

Pay DRC $325m in reparations, ICJ orders Uganda

ICJ ruled that between 1998 and 2003 Uganda violated international law by occupying parts of the eastern Congolese province with its own troops.

By Reuters 6 months ago

Pay DRC $325m in reparations, ICJ orders Uganda

World Court set to rule on Congolese claim of over $11 billion from Uganda

The ICJ will hand down its ruling in The Hague at 1400 GMT.

By Reuters 6 months ago

World Court set to rule on Congolese claim of over $11 billion from Uganda

Uganda's night life roars back after nearly two years of Covid restrictions

President Yoweri Museveni cited rising vaccination rates when he announced in December that bars and nightclubs would be allowed to reopen.

By Reuters 6 months ago

Uganda's night life roars back after nearly two years of Covid restrictions

Big day for Rwanda, Uganda as they reopen borders three years later

Rwanda has reopened its land borders with Uganda, including the busy Gatuna border post for the first time after almost three years.

By Mwangi Maina 6 months ago

Big day for Rwanda, Uganda as they reopen borders three years later

Game of musical chairs begin at Starlets over AWCON qualifiers

Harambee Starlets hopes of qualifying for the 2022 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations in Morocco hang in the balance following the cancellation of their tw

By Washington Onyango 6 months ago

Game of musical chairs begin at Starlets over AWCON qualifiers

Rwanda to re-open border with Uganda as relations thaw

Rwanda had repeatedly accused Uganda of supporting rebel groups planning to topple the government in Kigali.

By Reuters 6 months ago

Rwanda to re-open border with Uganda as relations thaw

Uganda President Yoweri Museveni seeks to boost exports and rein in borrowing

Museveni wants to expand regional trade, but many barriers remain despite there being a free trade agreement.

By Reuters 6 months ago

Uganda President Yoweri Museveni seeks to boost exports and rein in borrowing

Madoya, Ooko command leaderboard

Uganda Open champion Justus Madoya joined Golf Park’s Erick Ooko at the top of the leader board going into today’s final round of the 2022 Safari Tour

By Ochieng Oyugi 6 months ago

Madoya, Ooko command leaderboard

James Wamalwa: Kenyan officer who spared Museveni from execution

In his book, Museveni details how Wamalwa warned him to cease to operate in outlawed groups that were keen on toppling Amin.

By Robert Amalemba 6 months ago

James Wamalwa: Kenyan officer who spared Museveni from execution

Kenya, Uganda ministers end trucks stalemate

Traffic snarl-up by 4,000 trucks has affected economies of Uganda and Kenya.

By Omelo Juliet 6 months ago

Kenya, Uganda ministers end trucks stalemate

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