Agnes Kirabo, Executive Director of the Food Rights Alliance, urged Ugandans to take personal responsibility and prepare for possible food shortages. “After elections, like it or not, take personal responsibility because you will be hungry, and the ‘hungry pants’ cuts in video stomachs. And what we are telling government is that it is your constitutional […]
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Kampala, Uganda — Uganda’s Ministry of Works and Transport has diverted heavy trucks and trailers off a key section of the Karuma–Kamdini highway after part of the road collapsed following heavy rains, disrupting one of northern Uganda’s busiest trade routes. According to a ministry statement issued on Sunday, the road failure occurred about one kilometer
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President Museveni has congratulated his Tanzanian counterpart, Hassan Samia Suluhu, upon her re-election, noting that her victory was a reflection of the confidence Tanzanians have in her leadership. Ms Suluhu was declared on Saturday the landslide winner of an election that set off deadly protests across the country over the exclusion of her main challengers. “I
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The Rwenzururu King, His Majesty Charles Wesley Mumbere, has condemned the violent attacks on security installations in Kasese and Bundibugyo districts, distancing the cultural institution from the acts. On Saturday, suspected armed assailants attacked Kasese Central Police Station and Rugendabara Police Post, while another group targeted Malindi and Kakuka military detachments in Bundibugyo District. In
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In a heated Masaza Cup 2025 final, Buweekula Ssaza has won its first trophy after defeating Ssingo 1–0 at Nakivubo Stadium In a moment of triumph and celebration, the Kabaka—seen all smiles at the centre of the award ceremony—handed the glittering blue-and-gold trophy to Buweekula’s captain, amid thunderous cheers from fans and players. The 2025
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Following the visit to the mudslide scene in Kwanwa village, the State Minister for Disaster Preparedness ordered the immediate deployment of UPDF personnel to join the ongoing response efforts. During the visit, she delivered and handed over financial support from H.E. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, UGX 5 million to each family of the deceased and
Following the incidents, Kasese Resident District Commissioner Lt. Joe Walusimbi reported that nine of the attackers had been put out of action and 30 others arrested. However, while addressing leaders from Busongora County North at a meeting held on Sunday at Hima Town Council headquarters, Rwenzori East Deputy Regional Police Commander, SSP Alex Muhumuza,
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Speaker Among, Wakida rally Kibuku to back Museveni, NRM flag bearers in 2026 The NRM 2nd National Vice Chairperson [Female] and Speaker, Rt.Hon.Anita Annet Among dances away with the Chairperson of Women’s league Adrine Kobusingye (L) at Kadama Primary School in Kibuku. Right is is Sylvia Suubi Katogo.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMAUpdates. The NRM 2nd National
Heavy rains have triggered landslides in Kenya’s western Rift Valley region, killing at least 21 people and destroying more than 1,000 homes, according to officials. Kenyan Cabinet Secretary for the Interior Kipchumba Murkomen, in a statement on X on Saturday, said at least 25 people with “serious injuries” have been airlifted from Elgeyo-Marakwet County to
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Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan won the country’s disputed election with more than 97% of the vote, according to official results announced early Saturday, in a rare landslide victory in the region. Hassan appeared at an event in the administrative capital, Dodoma, to receive the winner’s certificate from electoral authorities. In remarks afterward, she said
