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Centenary Bank, Uganda’s leading microfinance bank, joined thousands of Kampala residents to celebrate the Kampala City Festival 2025 on 12th October 2025, under the theme “Celebrating Enterprise and Innovation in Kampala.” The Kampala City Festival, organized by Kampala City Council Authority (KCCA), is one of the country’s largest cultural and social gatherings, attracting thousands of Ugandans and international visitors. The …

Old Kampala – ‎The Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) Joint Session has approved the creation of 17 new Muslim districts across the country to strengthen administration and service delivery within the Muslim community. The resolutions — passed on Thursday, October 16, 2025— stipulate phased implementation and a one-year probationary performance evaluation; districts that fail to meet set standards will lose their …

Women and queer people face violence and discrimination across Lesotho  LGBTI pride marchers in Lesotho in 2014. (Cath Mouogo photo courtesy of Welsh Centre for International Affairs / Matrix Support Group / The Hub) An international commission of lawyers and court officials has kicked off an initiative aimed at reducing violence against women and LGBTQI+ people in the southern African …

By Amos Tayebwa | Mbarara Drama is unfolding in Mbarara City politics after loyal supporters of former Woman MP aspirant Bonny Kiconco Kashaija dumped her camp and declared total allegiance to Naome Kibaju Kamuhanda, the NRM flag bearer for the 2026 general elections. The political crossover happened at Pebu Motel, Kakiika, where dozens of Kiconco’s diehards waved the yellow flag …

Yumbe – President Yoweri Museveni has said that while the National Resistance Movement (NRM) has successfully united Ugandans and delivered national development, it is now time for every household to focus on wealth creation. Speaking at a rally in Yumbe District, President Museveni said the NRM government has brought peace, roads, electricity, schools, and health centers across the country, but …

TEREGO – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, also the NRM Presidential flagbearer, on Wednesday officially commissioned the newly constructed Leju Sports Stadium in Terego District, marking a significant milestone in the region’s infrastructural development. The opening of the stadium was followed by a rally, during which the President addressed thousands of residents and party supporters. Welcomed by enthusiastic locals and leaders, …

Museveni, Odinga meet in May 2022 at State House, Entebbe BY PEPPER INTELLIGENCE UNIT On Monday, 15 August, 2022, President Yoweri Museveni spent the whole afternoon and evening at State House, Entebbe, keenly monitoring on television and telephone the tallying of presidential election results in Kenya. Sources say, the Cabinet meeting also ended earlier than usual to allow ministers time …

Kabarole– Kobugabe Lilian, the flag bearer for National Unity Platform (NUP) on position of Kabarole Woman Member of Parliament has stepped down from contesting in the 2026 General Elections. “Dear Mr. Secretary General, I hereby tender my formal withdrawal from the Woman Member of Parliament contest for Kabarole District under the National Unity Platform ticket In the forthcoming 2026 General …

President Yoweri Kaguta has extended condolence message to Kenyans and family of the late Raila Odinga. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and Raila Odinga during his visit in Uganda. By Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, It is with alot of sadness that I, on, the 15th of October, 2025, received the news of the death of Rt. Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga, former Prime Minister …

By Capt. Mike Mukula Today, I mourn with deep sorrow and an aching heart the passing of Rt. Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga ,affectionately known across Africa as Baba. His departure marks the end of an era, not only for Kenya but for the entire African continent. Captain Mike Mukula with Raila Odinga back in the days. Raila Odinga was not …