Ruto makes amends with 'old buddy' Museveni during Nairobi visit
  • Author: Mwangi Maina
  • Date: 2024-05-16 16:20:43

Ruto makes amends with 'old buddy' Museveni during Nairobi visit

The friendship was fading, and Kampala saw Ruto's affinity for taxation as a big impediment to regional integration and trade. Consequently, Uganda filed a case against Kenya at the Regional Court of Justice.

Uganda in talks with China's Sinohydro over power line to South Sudan
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-05-14 09:22:56

Uganda in talks with China's Sinohydro over power line to South Sudan

The project will involve the construction of a 138-km (85.75 miles) high-voltage transmission line to take power to South Sudan, the expansion of two substations and construction of one new one.

Museveni chides World Bank, urges audit of intentions behind loans
  • Author: Mwangi Maina
  • Date: 2024-04-30 21:30:38

Museveni chides World Bank, urges audit of intentions behind loans

Museveni accused the bank of emphasising profit-driven agendas and prioritising loans for seminars at the expense of Africa's development.

Ugandan military court releases 32 Kenyans imprisoned for illegal firearm possession
  • Author: Mwangi Maina
  • Date: 2024-04-25 23:43:12

Ugandan military court releases 32 Kenyans imprisoned for illegal firearm possession

The Kenyan nationals were apprehended in possession of 28 submachine guns and 801 rounds of ammunition in Moroto and sentenced in April last year.

Ugandan businesses reopen after four-day tax protest
  • Author: AFP
  • Date: 2024-04-20 14:27:05

Ugandan businesses reopen after four-day tax protest

Shops and other businesses are protesting against high interest rates, taxes, and a new levy on imported clothing.

Businesses shut down across Uganda in tax protest
  • Author: AFP
  • Date: 2024-04-17 20:52:58

Businesses shut down across Uganda in tax protest

The week-long action launched by the Federation of Uganda Traders Association has spread from the capital, Kampala.

Museveni inaugurates Uganda's first-ever licenced Islamic Bank
  • Author: Abdirahman Khalif
  • Date: 2024-03-28 13:32:27

Museveni inaugurates Uganda's first-ever licenced Islamic Bank

President Museveni underscored the transformative potential of Islamic banking in improving Uganda's financial sector while also attracting Muslim investors.

Museveni elevates son Muhoozi Kainerugaba to head Ugandan Military
  • Author: Mwangi Maina
  • Date: 2024-03-22 08:59:50

Museveni elevates son Muhoozi Kainerugaba to head Ugandan Military

Previously serving as his father's Senior Presidential Advisor in Charge of Special Operations, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba now steps into a significant role within Uganda's military establishment.

Ugandan security on high alert as ADF fighters cross border from DRC
  • Author: Amina Wako
  • Date: 2024-03-19 15:47:24

Ugandan security on high alert as ADF fighters cross border from DRC

The ADF militants are suspected to be planning attacks in various parts popular with civilians, including urban centres, places of worship, schools, and public event locations.

Ruto, Museveni in Zanzibar for talks with Samia
  • Author: Mwangi Maina
  • Date: 2024-03-14 23:35:54

Ruto, Museveni in Zanzibar for talks with Samia

Their meeting coincided with that of March 14, 1996, when Presidents Moi, Museveni and Mkapa laid the foundation for EAC.

President Kagame endorses Raila Odinga's bid for AU Commission job
  • Author: Eastleigh Voice Reporter
  • Date: 2024-03-12 23:38:25

President Kagame endorses Raila Odinga's bid for AU Commission job

The AUC chairperson position is set to become vacant next year, with the incumbent, Chad's Moussa Faki.

  • Author: Mwangi Maina
  • Date: 2024-02-28 16:33:23
Why I endorsed Raila Odinga for AU job - Ruto
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-02-27 18:33:30

Why I endorsed Raila Odinga for AU job - Ruto

Ruto and Raila crafted a campaign team to rally regional nations to support the opposition leader’s bid.

Kenya-Uganda reach fuel distribution deal after oil pipeline feud
  • Author: Hanifa Adan
  • Date: 2024-02-27 12:43:13

Kenya-Uganda reach fuel distribution deal after oil pipeline feud

Ruto says Kenya and Uganda are resolving the issues that had been affecting the flow of petroleum products between the two countries.

Loyalty test as Museveni’s son State House bid divides ruling party
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-02-23 17:41:49

Loyalty test as Museveni’s son State House bid divides ruling party

Muhoozi's tweets on his bid have attracted controversy, creating division over some of his assertions.

Sudanese official announces fresh peace initiative after talks with Museveni
  • Author: Yunis Dekow
  • Date: 2024-02-22 20:43:16

Sudanese official announces fresh peace initiative after talks with Museveni

The discussions with President Museveni also delved into the issue of Sudanese refugees flooding into Uganda, a key destination for many seeking safety.

Uhuru meets Museveni over regional peace
  • Author: Foreign Correspondent
  • Date: 2024-02-07 23:37:29

Uhuru meets Museveni over regional peace

Kenyatta is once again discussing the matter with Museveni, marking the second interaction within a fortnight.

G77+China summit: End economic protectionism, Museveni tells world
  • Author: Jill Namatsi
  • Date: 2024-01-21 22:35:43

G77+China summit: End economic protectionism, Museveni tells world

Museveni urged the G77+China to instead ensure universal economic growth so at to reap maximum benefits, as "economic progress in one country can benefit the other".

G77+China summit begins in Uganda, Museveni takes over chairmanship
  • Author: Jill Namatsi
  • Date: 2024-01-21 14:56:26

G77+China summit begins in Uganda, Museveni takes over chairmanship

The G77+China summit follows two others that also took place in Uganda - the 42nd ExtraOrdinary Session of the IGAD Assembly of Heads of State and Government and the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit.

Uganda opposition leader Bobi Wine says he is under house arrest
  • Author: Agency
  • Date: 2024-01-18 12:26:40

Uganda opposition leader Bobi Wine says he is under house arrest

Wine, a popstar-turned-politician, said police and soldiers had barred him from leaving his home in Magere, north of the capital Kampala.