East Africa

MPs under the Parliamentary Forum for Persons with Disability have joined the National Union of Disabled Persons of Uganda to ask government to reduce taxes

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MPs under the Parliamentary Forum for Persons with Disability have joined the National Union of Disabled Persons of Uganda to ask government to reduce taxes on the importation and production of equipment and materials used in rehabilitation and the manufacture of assistive devices for persons with disabilities. This is after NUDIPU presented a petition to […]

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FSD Kenya Showcases Green Finance Investment Opportunities at AFSIC – Investing in Africa 2025 Kenya Country Summit

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FSD Kenya is sponsoring the Kenya Country Investment summit at AFSIC – Investing in Africa 2025. The Kenya summit and corresponding FSD Kenya Deal Book will include deals that will represent projects under the Green Finance Project Preparation Facility, sourced from green finance opportunities across 10 counties in Kenya. These projects are designed to attract private investment and support sub-national

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Prof. Sarah Ssali Becomes Makerere’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs

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Makerere University has named Prof. Sarah Ssali as its new Deputy Vice-Chancellor in charge of Academic Affairs, making her only the second woman to hold the powerful post in the institution’s century-long history. The appointment, confirmed by Vice-Chancellor Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe and formalised by Chancellor Dr. Crispus Kiyonga on the recommendation of the University Council and Senate,

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SPEAKER AMONG, KOREAN DELEGATION DISCUSS STRATEGIC DEV’T TIES

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Parliamentary diplomacy and bilateral cooperation dominated discussions as Speaker Anita Among, today met with the South Korea’s Ambassador to Uganda H.E. Park Sung-Soo, who led a delegation of Members of Parliament from the Korean National Assembly. Speaker Among commended the Korean government for the strategic development partnership with Uganda, especially in the health, education, water,

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EC Finalizes Preparations for Uganda’s Presidential Nominations 2026

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By Naome Namusoke/KMA Updates Wakiso, Uganda: |The Electoral Commission (EC) has confirmed that the nomination of candidates for the 2026 Presidential Elections will be held on Tuesday 23rd and Wednesday 24th September 2025, at the Commission’s new Head Office Grounds in Lubowa, along Kigo-Lweza Road, Makindye-Ssabagabo Municipality, Wakiso District. According to EC Chairperson Justice

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Steven Magero shines during Entebbe Golf Club Bigger MTN Quarterly Tee as Inter-Club Finale Crowns Champions

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Steven Magero produced a 63-net round off a 21 handicap to take overall honours in the September MTN competition Entebbe Golf Club wrapped up a lively weekend with the September edition of the MTN Quarterly Tee, an event that doubled as the finale of the inter-club championships and set the stage for more top tournaments

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Museveni advisor Dr. Hillary Kisanja honored by British Parliament

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KAMPALA, UGANDA — Dr. Hillary Emmanuel Musoke Kisanja, a senior presidential advisor on agribusiness, was honored by the World Book of Records in a ceremony at the British Parliament last week, the organization announced. Kisanja was recognized for his “transformative leadership” in agribusiness, mechanized farming, and empowering youth and women in Uganda. He was among

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MTN Uganda supports the 8th edition of the Kopu P’Ubimu Games and the 4th edition of the Bicycle Races in the Ker Alur Kingdom

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Alur team from Uganda pose for a group photo before the opening match at Bar Okoro with Alur from DR -Congo. MTN Uganda invests in the 8th Kopu P’Ubimu football games and 4th edition of the bicycle races in Ker Alur. The tournament runs from September 20 to October 25, 2025, across the Alur

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Manchester United hold off 10-man Chelsea after Casemiro red offers hope

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Casemiro (centre) celebrates scoring Manchester United’s decisive second goal against Chelsea before he was sent off. Photograph: Nick Potts/PA Manchester United kicked off in a deluge and 17th place, and ended soaked-through and jubilant at a benchmark victory that lifted them to 10th. The win is notable as it can be used as the calling-card performance

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Electoral Commission Notifies Presidential Aspirants on Status of Supporter Lists

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By Naome Namusoke/ KMA Updates Kampala, The Electoral Commission (EC) has commenced the process of notifying presidential aspirants about the status of their submitted supporter lists in line with the provisions of the Presidential Elections Act, 2005. According to EC spokesperson Julius Mucunguzi, as of Friday, 19th September 2025, the Commission had notified 27 out

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