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Uganda first in Africa to launch ‘IP in a Box’ game lab for young innovators

Uganda Thursday launched the “IP in a Box” Game Lab, an interactive Play, Learn and Protect innovation model designed to equip young creators with the skills to develop, manage and safeguard their intellectual property. The initiative positions Uganda as the first African country to roll out the programme, developed in partnership with the World Intellectual […]

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Kenyan court suspends part of US health pact to hear data privacy case

A Kenyan court has suspended part of a health funding agreement the government signed with the United States on December 4, worth more than $1.6 billion, until it hears a data privacy case filed by a consumer protection group. The pact, signed in Washington, was the first of its kind under an overhaul of U.S.

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Bulgarian PM and government resign after mass protests

The government of Bulgarian Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov has resigned after protesters took to the streets in cities across the country and filled the centre of the capital Sofia on Wednesday night. Zhelyazkov’s dramatic move came ahead of a vote of no confidence in parliament, and 20 days before Bulgaria joins the euro. Protesters had

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Tragedy:At least 10 Killed After Taxi Rams Into Parked Trailer on Iganga–Bugiri Highway

At least 10 people were killed in a dawn accident at Busowa in Bugiri District after a speeding taxi heading toward Iganga crashed into a stationary trailer, leaving several others seriously injured and prompting emergency evacuations to nearby health facilities At least 10 people have been confirmed dead and several others injured in a tragic

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Tayebwa lauds joint oil refinery as EAC games begin

The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has hailed the ongoing construction of a joint oil refinery by Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania as a key success of East African Community (EAC) integration. Speaking on behalf of President Yoweri Museveni at the opening ceremony of the 15th East African Parliamentary Games at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds on

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East African Legislators Tackle Integration Goals on the Sports Field

Uganda is hosting the East Africa Community (EAC) Parliamentary Games from December 6 to 17, 2025, bringing together legislators from across the region in a celebration of sports, camaraderie, and regional integration. The games aim to expand markets, enhance trade, reduce barriers, facilitate free movement of goods, and champion peace and security within the EAC.

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Kenyan MPs fail to catch Uganda rivals in athletics

Kenyan legislators chased down but failed to outrun their Ugandan counterparts as Parliament of Uganda registered successive wins in the long distance races during the first day involving athletics on Monday 8 December 2025. Ugandan MPs, both in the men and women’s races, won the 1500 metres and a shorter 400 metres events held in

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Uganda Parliament teams dominate opponents in volleyball, netball, basketball

Parliament of Uganda teams delivered a dominant display at the ongoing EAC inter – Parliamentary Games, securing emphatic victories across volleyball, netball and basketball on Sunday, 7 December 2025. At the MTN Arena Lugogo, Uganda’s volleyball sides won their opening matches in straight sets. The women’s team, captained by Hon. Helen Nakimuli, cruised past Rwanda

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Basketball: Mpaka, Omoding Lead Uganda Parliament to Emphatic Victory Over Kenya in Inter-Parliamentary Games.

Uganda has beaten Kenya 48–34 in the Men’s Basketball at played Lugogo, this evening. Hon. Okabe Emmanuel led the way with 11 points, while Captain Mwine Mpaka and Bosco Okiror added 10 each. Julius Tusiime chipped in with 8 points to seal the win. Kenyan legislators chased down but failed to outrun their Ugandan counterparts

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Karuma dam pushes UEGCL revenue gains up by 40 per cent

The integration of the Karuma Hydropower plant onto the national grid has catalyzed a 40 per cent growth in Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited’s (UEGCL) profits. According to UEGCL data, the company’s revenue for the financial year 2024/25 reached Shs492.345 billion, up from Shs350 billion the previous year. In her address to the UEGCL board at

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