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Arusha, Tanzania – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today assumed the Chairmanship of the East African Community (EAC) Summit, taking over from the outgoing Chairperson, President William Ruto of the Republic of Kenya, at the conclusion of the EAC Heads of State Summit held at the Arusha International Conference Centre. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni receiving instruments from President William Ruto …

BY NADIM KOTEICH The missiles and drones didn’t aim at the sand in the United Arab Emirates. Had it not been for a 100% interception rate on ballistic missiles and 93% on drones, the story this week would have been written in rubble. When Iran’s dying regime dispatched 165 ballistic missiles, two cruise missiles, and 541 drones toward a single country …

The heat is on at the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) after the Auditor General’s December 2025 report tore through the glossy public relations spin amidst war on Iran and laid bare troubling gaps in fuel security, funding shortfalls, underperformance and strategic failures that now raise uncomfortable questions about those entrusted with steering Uganda’s oil dream. At the helm of …

The Mufti of Uganda, His Eminence Dr. Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, has condemned the continued violence and widespread killings of civilians in the ongoing war in the Middle East, describing the acts as inhuman and unacceptable, particularly during the holy month of Ramadan. Mufti Shiekh Ramathan Mubaje addressing the gathering. Dr. Mubaje expressed concern over the loss of innocent lives, …

Kampala– The Government of Uganda has issued a security notice to all its citizens residing in the Islamic Republic of Iran, urging them to prioritize their safety amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Permanent Secretary for Ministry of Foreign Affairs Vincent Bagiire Waiswa. In a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the government said it is closely …

Uganda’s long-awaited national oil refinery has entered its most decisive phase yet, as the government moves closer to sealing a $4 billion partnership with a United Arab Emirates-backed investor, a step that could significantly alter fuel supply dynamics across East Africa. After more than a decade of delays, the project is now advancing towards a Final Investment Decision, expected by …

Kyengera, Wakiso- Singer Mathias Walukagga who was denominated from Busiro East elections, has broken the silence on allegations that he sold out the Constituency to Emmanuel Magoola Matovu the winner of the elections. Mathias Walukagga In a media interview, Walukagga stated that the agreement was seeking to compensate him the money he had used in combing the Constituency for the votes …

The National Unity Platform (NUP) has announced that it will not endorse or support any alternative candidate for the Busiro East parliamentary seat following the disqualification of its flag bearer, Mathias Walukagga. NUP President Hon. Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu (Courtesy photo) The decision comes days after the High Court upheld the Electoral Commission’s ruling to remove Walukagga from the list of …

Sironko– November 16, 2025  Eng. Nakiyi Julius, the NRM MP Flagbearer for Budadiri East in Sironko District, on Sunday launched a distinctive campaign which will kick start today monday 17, November, 2026, setting a new precedent for political mobilization in the face of public health concerns and poetry eradication.  Breaking from traditional mass rallies, Nakiyi’s campaign has adopted a personalized approach, emphasizing direct voter engagement while strictly …

SERERE, UGANDA – November 15, 2025 – Abeku Hellen Adoa, the Minister of State for Fisheries , and the National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag bearer / candidate for Serere District Woman MP , on Saturday launched a distinctive door-to-door campaign in Bugondo sub-county, setting a new precedent for political mobilization in the face of public health concerns. Breaking from traditional …