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Suluhu Seeks Clarity as Ruto Defends Tanga Refinery Vision: A Test for East African Energy Diplomacy

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Dar es Salaam / Tanzania— A rare moment of public candour between regional leaders has drawn fresh attention to the complexities of East Africa’s energy ambitions, after Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan openly pressed Kenyan President William Ruto to clarify remarks about a proposed oil refinery in Tanga. The exchange, which unfolded during a Memorandum of Understanding signing ceremony at …

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A Test of Accountability in Uganda » The Hoima Post –

A Test of Accountability in Uganda The Hoima Post

By Alexander Luyima | The Hoima Post The Lubowa International Specialized Hospital project was initially presented as a transformative initiative for Uganda’s healthcare system. It was envisioned as a modern facility designed to reduce international medical referrals, generate long-term public savings, and establish Uganda as a regional leader in advanced medical treatment. However, over time, the discourse surrounding the project …

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Pepsi UFL Semifinal Draws: Kampala University to Test the Braveness of YMCA

Pepsi UFL Semifinal Draws Kampala University to Test the Braveness

By Kayiira Jackson  The draws for the semifinals of the 13th edition of the Pepsi University Football League were conducted today at Kati Kati Restaurant, setting up two intriguing ties as teams battle for a place in the final. Two-time champions Kampala University have been drawn against YMCA Comprehensive Institute in what promises to be a tightly contested encounter. YMCA …

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Governing the Vote or Governing the City? Kampala’s Test of Urban Governance » The Hoima Post –

Governing the Vote or Governing the City Kampalas Test of

By Amiri Wabusimba. Across the world, cities are increasingly shaped not by plans, but by polls, urban order is negotiated against electoral survival, and the result is a dangerous illusion: that disorder can be governed, postponed, or selectively tolerated without long-term consequence. Kampala’s recent experience offers a sharp lesson in what happens when politics consistently outpaces planning. For years, Kampala …

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Why the Thursday 15 January 2026 Poll Is Yet Another Test of Citizenship

Why the Thursday 15 January 2026 Poll Is Yet Another

By Crispin Kaheru Member, Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) Crispin Kaheru (Courtesy photo) Uganda is, without doubt, the Pearl of Africa. But Ugandans also have a strange habit. We complain and lament about our politics, then boom; we speak in whispers on Election Day by staying home. We write passionate essays in WhatsApp groups about governance, then fail the simplest …

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