Museveni Unveils Tamini, Uganda’s First Islamic Insurance Firm
Uganda has entered the Islamic finance space with the launch of Tamini General Insurance, the country’s first Sharia-compliant insurance company, unveiled by President Yoweri Museveni on Tuesday. Speaking during an Iftar dinner in Lugogo organised by Ms Namyalo Uzeiye and the NRM Office of the National Chairman, Museveni described the
Uganda’s Deputy High Commissioner to Rwanda is dead
Uganda’s Deputy High Commissioner to Rwanda, Ambassador Santa Mary Laker Kinyera, has passed away. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed her death on Tuesday, describing her passing as a significant loss to the country’s diplomatic service. Amb. Kinyera died at Mulago Specialised National Referral Hospital, where she had been receiving
U.S. Sanctions Rwanda’s Military Over Alleged Support for M23 Rebels
The United States has imposed sanctions on the Rwandan Defense Force (RDF) and four of its senior officers for providing direct operational support to the March 23 Movement (M23) and its affiliates in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The move comes just days after President Donald Trump presided
Putin Mourns Khamenei, Hails His Role in Russia–Iran Strategic Ties
President Vladimir Putin has expressed deep condolences to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian following the assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, and members of his family. In a message addressed to Tehran, Putin strongly condemned the killing, describing it as a brazen act that violated fundamental principles of morality and
Museveni Commits Shs 5 Billion to Content Creators’ SACCO
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has pledged a Shs 5 billion capital boost to a Savings and Credit Cooperative (SACCO) for content creators, formally recognising the sector as an emerging pillar in Uganda’s wealth creation ecosystem. Speaking at the Jazz with Jajja ranch edition held at his Kisozi farm in Gomba
Six Killed in Fiery Hoima–Kiboga Road Crash
AtleastSix people have been confirmed dead following a devastating head-on collision that occurred at approximately 5:00 a.m. today along the Hoima–Kiboga Road. According to SP Michael Kananura, the spokesperson for the Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety at the Uganda Police Force, the crash involved an Isuzu bus, registration number
Ayatollah Arafeh Joins Council to Temporarily Assume Supreme Leader’s Duties
Iran has appointed Ayatollah Arafeh to the country’s Governing Council in a legal capacity, granting him the authority to temporarily perform the duties of the Supreme Leader, the Islamic Republic News Agency (ISNA) reports. The appointment is intended to ensure continuity in Iran’s highest office, with Arafeh stepping in on
Uganda Orders citizens to Exit Iran following US and Israel attacks
The Government of Uganda has issued an urgent advisory calling on its citizens to leave Iran immediately, as rising tensions in the Middle East threaten to spiral into wider instability. In a security notice released on February 28, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs warned that the situation in the region
Pride Microfinance Held Liable in Shs 15m Agricultural Loan Dispute
When torrential rains devastated Joseryn Kyosimire’s banana plantation in Rushenyi, Ntungamo District, in 2019, the destruction was swift and unforgiving. Months of labour were wiped out in hours. But Kyosimire believed she had a safety net. She had secured a Shs 15 million agricultural loan from Pride Microfinance, and 1.75 percent
Museveni Receives Credentials from Six Ambassadors, Pledges Stronger Bilateral Ties
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has received Letters of Credence from six newly accredited ambassadors, reaffirming Uganda’s commitment to strengthening diplomatic, trade, and bilateral relations. In a statement shared on his official X account, Museveni said the envoys represented the State of Qatar, Republic of Cuba, Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic, State
