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102 arrested as JATT, police crack down on criminal gangs in Iganga

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Iganga, Uganda: A total of 102 people have been arrested following a joint intelligence-led operation conducted by the Uganda Police Force and the Joint Anti-Terrorism Task Force (JATT) in Iganga Municipality, Busoga East region. The operation, which took place on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, targeted suspected criminal groups operating around Nkono Central Cell, Nkono Ward, Northern […]

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Tanzania Goes To Polls as President Hassan Faces Little Opposition

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Tanzania heads to the polls with President Samia Suluhu Hassan seeking her first direct mandate since taking office in 2021 following John Magufuli’s death. But the elections come under a cloud of fear, with widespread reports of abductions, arrests, and killings of opposition members. Major opposition leaders, including Tundu Lissu, have been barred or jailed,

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Lino Anguzu jumps 3 Bosses to Become new DPP

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President Museveni has appointed Lino Anguzu as the new Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The appointment was announced on Tuesday by the Senior Press Secretary to the President, Sandor Walusimbi. “H.E. Kaguta Museveni has appointed Mr. Lino Anguzu as the new Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP),” Walusimbi said in a post on X (formerly Twitter).

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Kenya once again tops DDoS threat list in East Africa

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NAIROBI, Kenya – October 28, 2025– As the results are analysed from the release of the latest global threat intelligence report from NETSCOUT SYSTEMS, INC., we find that Kenya is once more the East African country with the most Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks during the first half of 2025, ranked third in across the continent overall

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EALA Passes EAC Customs Management Amendment Act, 2025

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By Naome Namusoke/ KMA updates The East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) has passed the East African Community (EAC) Customs Management (Amendment) Act, 2025, a key milestone in the region’s efforts to enhance trade facilitation, improve efficiency at border points, and strengthen regional economic integration. The Act now awaits assent by the EAC Heads of

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Uganda managed a fourth-place finish as this year’s East & Central Africa All-Africa Challenge Trophy

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Uganda managed a fourth-place finish as this year’s East & Central Africa All-Africa Challenge Trophy concluded at the Great Rift Valley Lodge & Golf Resort in Naivasha, Kenya on Friday. The team of Peace Kabasweka, Meron Kyomugisha, and Keisha Kagoro finished fourth among seven competing countries, a step down from their third-place result in Rwanda

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Kenya Promises a “Rugby Festival” as Nairobi Prepares to Host 2025 Africa Women’s Sevens.

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NAIROBI, Kenya – In partnership with Kenya Rugby Union (https://www.kru.co.ke), the 2025 Africa Women’s Sevens Tournament, qualifier for the World Rugby SVNS Division 3, will take place in Nairobi, Kenya from Saturday, November 15 to Sunday, November 16. The past two editions of the Africa Women’s Sevens, in 2023 and 2024, have produced the same top three at the

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Stanchion Payment Solutions appoints Robin Mukherjee as Managing Director, MENA to accelerate regional expansion

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Stanchion Payment Solutions is pleased to announce the appointment of Robin Mukherjee as Managing Director, Middle East & North Africa. Based in Dubai, Robin will spearhead Stanchion’s growth, market-entry, and partnership activity across the Gulf and broader MENA region. Robin brings over 30 years of senior leadership experience in fintech, digital payments, authentication, and

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Somalia Faces Escalating Hunger Crisis as Drought and Funding Shortfalls Threaten Millions

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CARE, Somalia 25 October 2025 — Somalia faces further suffering as a worsening drought and fighting force thousands from their homes. The latest IPC analysis shows hunger tightening its grip across the country, with more than 3.4 million people already in crisis levels of food insecurity, and 1.85 million children suffering acute malnutrition. As

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PRESIDENT MUSEVENI COMMENDS INDIAN COMMUNITY FOR POSITIVE CONTRIBUTION TOWARDS UGANDA’S ECONOMY

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Despite making up less than one per cent of Uganda’s population, the Indian Community, according to reports from the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, contributes at least 65 per cent of the nation’s income tax revenue. H.E president Yoweri Museveni awards Uganda’s richest Mogul Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia. H.E president Yoweri Museveni awards Uganda’s

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