East Africa

Museveni Urges EAC Leaders to Embrace Integration for Stronger Education Systems

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By Naome Namusoke/KMA Updates Kampala, Uganda – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called on East African Community (EAC) leaders to strengthen regional integration through the four pillars of patriotism, Pan-Africanism, socio-economic transformation, and democracy, noting that this will significantly improve the quality and relevance of education across the region. The President made the remarks while officially […]

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Nominations for Municipality and City Division Leaders Kick Off in Rubaga

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By Naome Namusoke/ KMA updates The Electoral Commission has today launched the nomination exercise for Municipality and City Division Chairpersons, as well as councillors, marking another critical step in the road to the forthcoming local government elections. The exercise, which runs from September 8th to 10th across different parts of the country, saw enthusiastic aspirants

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Uganda Cranes keep World Cup dream alive with solid win over Somalia

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World Cup Qualifiers: Uganda Cranes edge ten-man Somalia for coach Paul Put’s first win Uganda Cranes strengthened their push for a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a comfortable 2–0 victory over Somalia Monday in Kampala. Uganda Cranes picked their maiden victory in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers after beating Somalia 1-0

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Uganda’s Joseph Cwinyaai wins 2025 Amateurs Open Golf Championship

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Uganda National Team Captain, Joseph Cwinyaai, was on Saturday crowned winner of the 2025 Johnnie Walker Uganda Amateurs Open Golf Championship, at Lugazi Hills Golf and Country Club. Cwinyaai, who had held second place behind Zambia’s Dominic Musonda through the first three rounds of the tournament, finally broke free from his shadow

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Speaker Among calls for Inclusivity in Global Governance

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Speaker Anita Among has urged member states of the Asian-African Legal Consultative Organization (AALCO) to anchor their work on promoting inclusivity in global governance. Among said this while delivering President Yoweri Museveni’s address at the opening ceremony of the 63rd Annual Session of AALCO held at the Speke Resort & Conference Centre, Munyonyo. She said

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Nominations for Municipality and City Division Leaders Kick Off in Rubaga

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Mufumbiro ‘Violently Abducted’ Outside Kawempe Court

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Mufumbiro, who was at the court with Ssenyonyi and other NUP officials to witness the hearing of Eddie Mutwe’s case, was seized as he left the premises. Kampala Metropolitan Police (KMP) spokesperson Patrick Onyango said Waiswa was arrested by security agencies on charges similar to those faced by Edward Ssebufu alias Eddie Mutwe, Achileo Kivumbi and others, for participating

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Electoral Commission Commences Nominations for City Division Leaders and Councillors

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BY NAOME NAMUSOKE/KMA UPDATES The Electoral Commission (EC) has today commenced the nomination exercise for candidates aspiring to contest as city division chairpersons and councilors, including special interest group councilors at the municipality and city division levels. According to the Commission’s Public Relations Officer, Julius Mucunguzi, the nominations will run from 8th to 10th September

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LIVE: Israel kills more than 50 people as Gaza City endures deadly night

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Israeli military carries out deadly attacks in Gaza City Israeli forces killed more than 50 Palestinians, including at least seven children, across Gaza on Friday during attacks on besieged Gaza City. Israel’s assault on the northern urban centre continued into the early hours of Saturday, with deadly strikes reported on Palestinian homes. We have been reporting on the

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Putin rejects Western security in Ukraine, warning troops would be target

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Putin said any international forces would be “legitimate targets” in Ukraine Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected Western proposals for a “reassurance force” in Ukraine the day after any ceasefire comes into place, following a Paris summit aimed at finalising plans for security guarantees. French President Emmanuel Macron said 26 of Ukraine’s allies had formally

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