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Mandera attack: Locals demand removal of Jubbaland forces

Nairobi, May 11 -- Mandera residents are pointing an accusing finger at a suspected foreign militia, even as government agencies continue with investigations into the killing of six people over the we... Read More


Opposition shun Museveni's swearing-in fete, warn of tougher times ahead

Uganda, May 11 -- Uganda's major opposition political parties have said they will not attend President Yoweri Museveni's swearing-in ceremony scheduled for Tuesday, despite receiving official invitati... Read More


Lukwago hands over to Balimwezo after turbulent 15-year reign at City Hall

Uganda, May 11 -- Outgoing Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has formally handed over office to his successor, Ronald Balimwezo, ending a turbulent 15-year tenure at City Hall that was characterised by... Read More


Construction failures caused Mbale building collapse - NBRB report

Uganda, May 11 -- A deadly building collapse in Kachumbala cell, Namakwekwe Ward, commonly known as Namakwekwe Estate in Northern Division, Mbale City, killed one person and injured several others. A ... Read More


After 55 years, Bugiri finally gets diagnostic centre to fight rising NCDs

Uganda, May 11 -- After 55 years of waiting, Bugiri District has finally secured a diagnostic centre to help tackle the rising burden of non-communicable diseases. Bugiri General Hospital, built betw... Read More


Over 3,000 cases in three months: Delayed justice worsens Nairobi GBV crisis

Nairobi, May 11 -- More than 3,000 gender-based violence (GBV) cases were reported and handled across Nairobi's informal settlements in the first three months of this year, highlighting the persistent... Read More


Govt moves to fast-track inquiry into Apaa land row

Uganda, May 11 -- The government will allocate funds in the next financial year to facilitate the work of the commission of inquiry established by President Museveni to resolve the long-standing Apaa ... Read More


Govt bets on UWA to save degraded Bugoma forest

Uganda, May 11 -- The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has officially taken over the management of Bugoma Central Forest Reserve following years of widespread degradation, encroachment, and criticism t... Read More


Three kidneys, 15 pills a day, and psychosis: The women who refuse to let lupus win

Nairobi, May 11 -- For Catherine Njeri, the morning does not begin with the aroma of coffee, but with the metallic rattle of a pill dispenser. By 6 am, she has taken two tablets to protect her kidneys... Read More


PM Modi Holds Roadshow In Somnath Ahead Of Somnath Amrut Mahotsav

India, May 11 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held a roadshow in Gujarat's Somnath ahead of participating in the Somnath Amrut Mahotsav celebrations marking 75 years of the inauguration of t... Read More