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The United States announces the revocation of all visas held by South Sudanese citizens 

The United States announces the revocation of all visas held by South Sudanese citizens  Juba-South Sudan: The United States has announced the revocation of all visas held by South Sudanese citizens and will halt further visa issuance, citing South Sudan’s failure to cooperate in accepting the return of its citizens. The move, aimed at bolstering […]

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SOMALI PRESIDENT PAYS OFFICIAL VISIT TO UGANDA

SOMALI PRESIDENT PAYS OFFICIAL VISIT TO UGANDA The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E Hassan Sheikh Mohamud today arrived in Kampala for an official visit. The visit which took place at State Lodge Nakasero underscores the long-standing brotherly relations between Somalia and Uganda and reflects a mutual commitment to deepening cooperation in areas

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US military commander in Africa vows to deter ‘malign’ Chinese, Russian influence on continent

US military commander in Africa vows to deter ‘malign’ Chinese, Russian influence on continent The head of the US military’s Africa Command (USAFRICOM) has pledged to deter Chinese and Russian influence and what he described as a growing threat from terrorist organizations on the continent. General Michael Langley claims Moscow and Beijing are exploiting Africa

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MUSEVENI AND KIIR COLLABORATE ON PEACE, SECURITY, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DURING JUBA VISIT

MUSEVENI AND KIIR COLLABORATE ON PEACE, SECURITY, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DURING JUBA VISIT President Yoweri Museveni, who is on a working visit to Juba, South Sudan, commenced his trip with a tête-à-tête meeting with his host, President Salva Kiir of South Sudan. The two leaders later engaged in bilateral talks addressing topics of peace and

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NRM Parliamentary Caucus Endorses Party Roadmap, Wealth Creation Strategy

NRM Parliamentary Caucus Endorses Party Roadmap, Wealth Creation Strategy The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Parliamentary Caucus on Friday held a meeting at the Office of the President to adopt key resolutions to strengthen the party’s political strategy and economic mobilization efforts. Addressing the press after the  session, the Government Chief Whip, Hon. Denis Hamson Obua

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KCCA CALLS FOR IMPROVED WASTE MANAGEMENT AS IT SUPPORTS KABAKA BIRTHDAY RUN

KCCA CALLS FOR IMPROVED WASTE MANAGEMENT AS IT SUPPORTS KABAKA BIRTHDAY RUN The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has reaffirmed its commitment to improving waste management in the city while supporting the Buganda Kingdom’s annual Kabaka Birthday Run. KCCA Executive Director, Sharifah Buzeki, led a delegation to Bulange Mengo on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, where

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PRESIDENTIAL SWEARING: STATE HOUSE RING FENCES SHS.6BN FOR SWEARING OF 2026-31 PRESIDENT ELECT.

PRESIDENTIAL SWEARING: STATE HOUSE RING FENCES SHS.6BN FOR SWEARING OF 2026-31 PRESIDENT ELECT. By Godfrey Kiyingi/KMA Updates. Office of the president has ear marked shs.6bn in the 2025/26 financial year for Swearing in of the 2026-31 president Elect where incumbent Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and others opposition figures  have expressed  interest for the highest office. The

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Kenya’s Payments Evolution: What banks and fintechs can learn from M-Pesa and mobile operators

Author: Norman Frankel, Chief Growth Officer, Stanchion Payments Solutions Kenya’s Payments Evolution: What banks and fintechs can learn from M-Pesa and mobile operators I had the pleasure of growing up in Kenya in the 1970s, so every time I return, it always feels special. The city, Nairobi, has, of course, changed a lot and when

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Reviving the Leather Industry in the East African Community (EAC) Region

Reviving the Leather Industry in the East African Community (EAC) Region The East African Community (EAC) region is home to over 500 million livestock, making the leather industry a vital economic sector. In Uganda alone, the sector contributes at least 1.5% to the country’s GDP through the export of hides and skins. Across the region,

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