Calls for stronger Uganda youth political participation continue to gain traction as the 2026 general elections approach. The latest push came during a youth dialogue at Luweero Hotel and Apartments...

A violent URA confrontation in Manafwa District on May 9 ended in the death of 30-year-old Brian Mukoni and the destruction of a Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) vehicle. The clash...

Rajiv Ruparelia dies in car crash early Saturday morning at the Busabala Flyover in Makindye-Ssabagabo, Wakiso District. His Nissan GTR overturned and burst into flames after hitting temporary road barriers....

Kenyan shilling against the dollar held steady on Friday, according to updated data from the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG). By 0805 GMT, the shilling traded at 129.10/129.60, nearly unchanged...

Farmers in rebel-held Kibumba are navigating extraordinary hardship as they return to their fertile lands in eastern Congo, now controlled by M23 rebels. Their homecoming, while seemingly hopeful, reveals a...

Rwanda escorts SADC troops through its territory to Tanzania as the Southern African regional force begins its withdrawal from eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Rwanda’s Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe and...

The Uganda 2025/26 budget has increased by 25%, reaching 71.9 trillion shillings ($19.6 billion). This revised estimate, up from 57.4 trillion shillings in September, signals the government’s intent to boost...

The UWEC tourist numbers increase continues to reflect the centre's growing appeal, despite entry fee hikes introduced a year ago. The Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre (UWEC) has recorded over...

The South Africa VAT hike reversal triggered new political tension on Thursday, as the government officially abandoned plans to raise value-added tax. This decision followed backlash from coalition partners and...

The Pope Francis funeral is scheduled for Saturday in St Peter’s Square. Ahead of the service, his body will lie in state at St Peter’s Basilica, giving the public a...