Prison Authorities Wheel Frail Besigye to Clinic Amid Tight Security
Former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye has been wheeled to a clinic at Village Mall in Bugolobi following a hunger strike in Luzira Prison, Buhweju County MP Mwijukye Francis has revealed. “Amidst very heavy security deployment, Dr. Besigye has been brought to a clinic on the third floor of Bugolobi
Kiplimo breaks world half marathon record in Barcelona
Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo set a stunning world half marathon record of 56:42 at the eDreams Mitja Marató Barcelona by Brooks, a World Athletics Gold Label Road race, on Sunday (16). With that impressive performance, the 24-year-old two-time world cross country champion improved on Yomif Kejelcha’s previous world record of 57:30
How Djibouti’s Mahamoud Ali Youssouf beat Odinga to win AUC Chair seat?
Kenya’s candidate for the African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson position, Raila Odinga, has lost in the election held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Although Raila won the first two rounds of voting, Djibouti’s Mahamoud Ali Youssouf triumphed in the subsequent rounds, securing the Chairperson seat. In the first round, Raila received
Reach A Hand Launches Campaign to Encourage Young Mothers to Re-Enrol in School
Reach A Hand Uganda (RAHU) has launched the Back-to-School Campaign to encourage students, particularly young mothers, to return to school. Under the theme “Safe and Supported,” the campaign aligns with the National Sexuality Education Framework (NSEF) and the revised guidelines on the Prevention and Management of Teenage Pregnancy in School
Oil & Gas: Worker Killed by Falling Steel at Central Processing Facility in Buliisa
As Uganda prepares to produce its first oil this year, a tragic workplace accident has occurred at the Central Processing Facility (CPF) in Kasinyi Village, Ngwedo Sub County, Buliisa District. Maxwell Atuganyira, 30, an employee of Steadfast Crane Services—a subcontractor under Essar Crane Services Company—was fatally injured on Tuesday afternoon
Wendi Mobile Wallet Digitizes PDM Payments
Wendi mobile wallet developed by PostBank has revolutionized the payment process for the Parish Development Model (PDM) program through its innovative digital platform. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, Wendi has successfully digitized PDM payments, reducing processing time, increasing efficiency, and promoting financial inclusion. Prior to the introduction of Wendi, PDM payments
2025 AFCON U17: Uganda Drawn in Group A with Hosts Morocco
The Final Draw for the TotalEnergies CAF U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 took place on Thursday, February 13, in Cairo, placing Uganda in Group A alongside hosts Morocco, Tanzania and Zambia. The tournament is scheduled to run from March 30 to April 19, 2025. Reacting about the
Why Law Society President Isaac Ssemakadde was handed two years jail term?
The order follows an application filed by Mugisha Hashim Mugisha, who sought a declaration that Ssemakadde acted in contempt of court by publishing derogatory remarks on his social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), against Justice Musa Ssekaana and the court. Mugisha argued that the respondent should be restrained from making
AFC and CEXIM Strengthen Partnership to Drive Trade and Infrastructure Growth Across Africa
Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), Africa’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Export-Import Bank of China (CEXIM) to deepen collaboration in financing strategic infrastructure and trade projects across Africa. The agreement builds upon an existing relationship between the two institutions, dating back to 2018,
Pope Francis in Hospital for Bronchitis Treatment- Vatican
Pope Francis has been admitted to Rome’s Gemelli hospital for treatment and further tests after struggling with bronchitis, the Vatican announced on Friday. The 88-year-old pontiff, who has been experiencing breathing difficulties in recent days, was hospitalised following his morning audiences. According to the Vatican, he is undergoing “necessary
