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Madagascar has sworn in an army colonel as president, just days after a military takeover after President Andry Rajoelina fleeing into exile. The African island nation’s High Constitutional Court on Friday formalised the appointment of Colonel Michael Randrianirina in a ceremony, crowning a tumultuous week in which Rajoelina was impeached for desertion of duty on Tuesday, with the military stepping in. Mass demonstrations in recent weeks over power and water shortages turned deadly, with the United Nations reporting that at least 22 people have been killed and more than 100 others were injured. “Today marks a historic turning point for…
The Lango Paramount Chief Eng.Michael Odongo Okune, has described late Kenyan Prime Minister, Raila Amollo Odinga, as an icon and pillar of democracy who stood beyond boundaries. Eng. Dr. Okune made the remarks after signing a condolence book at the Kenyan Embassy in Kampala, where he was received by Kenya’s Deputy High Commissioner to Uganda, Dr. Suleiman Roba. Eng. Okune eulogized Raila Odinga as a courageous champion of freedom, justice, and human dignity, whose voice echoed with conviction that Africa must unite, govern itself with integrity, and harness its cultural heritage as a foundation for progress. He noted that Raila…
Stanbic Bank Uganda has announced a comprehensive sponsorship package for the Uganda National Ladies’ Golf Team, enhancing their campaign drive at the upcoming 2025 East and Central Africa All-Africa Challenge Trophy (ECA-AACT) in Naivasha, Kenya. The sponsorship, confirmed thursday, covers the team’s entry fees, uniforms, travel, accommodation and per diem, allowing the players to focus solely on their performance at the tournament, scheduled for Oct. 20-25 at the Great Rift Valley Lodge & Golf Resort. Catherine Makumbi, manager of executive banking and affluent express at Stanbic Bank, said the support aligns with the bank’s Women Prosperity Agenda. “Supporting women in…
The First Lady and Minister of Education Janet Kataaha Museveni, has applauded the strides made in Uganda’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector, noting that the government’s reforms are beginning to yield tangible results in building a skilled and employable workforce. Delivering her remarks during the release of the May–June 2025 Uganda Vocational and Technical Assessment Board (UVTAB) assessment results, Hon. Museveni—represented by the Minister of State for Higher Education, Hon. Dr. John Chrysestom Muyingo—hailed the newly established TVET structures as critical pillars in transforming Uganda’s skills development landscape. “I am glad that TVET reforms have taken off…
President Yoweri Museveni has urged residents of Moyo to focus on household income-generating activities seriously to elevgte themselves from escalating poverty. Addressing a mammoth crowd of party supporters in Moyo District,Museveni said the government remains committed to improving infrastructure and social services so that citizens can now turn their attention to creating wealth. “When you return home in the evening, the poverty you left in the morning is still waiting for you. That is why we in the NRM have always emphasized wealth creation alongside development,” Museveni stated. The President explained that while Uganda has registered progress in roads, electricity,…
Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI), in partnership with the Ministry of Health, has launched a nationwide campaign aimed at screening at least 50,000 women this October through community forums, free screening camps, and educational webinars. “Early detection is our strongest weapon against breast cancer. We urge every Ugandan, especially women at risk, to take action now, your life could depend on it,” Dr. Jackson Orem, Executive Director of UCI, said. With over 4,000 new breast cancer cases reported annually, Uganda is stepping up its fight against this deadly disease. He stressed that breast cancer is no longer a silent threat in…
MTN Mobile Money (U) Ltd and partners have launched a nationwide cybersecurity awareness campaign under the theme “Securing the Future: The Rise of AI” to educate customers on safe digital practices amid rising cyber threats. Richard Yego, Managing Director of MTN MoMo, said the campaign, part of the annual Cybersecurity Awareness Month, aims to empower customers to protect their wallets, accounts, and mobile devices. “Cybersecurity is a very important element for us at MTN MoMo because it speaks directly to the services we offer customers every day,” he said. According to Yego,the campaign has expanded beyond Kampala to cities including…
The State House Comptroller, Ms. Jane Barekye, yesterday led a training session for SACCO leaders, commercial officers, district leaders, and members of the youth and women leagues from Bukedi, Busoga, and Bugisu sub-regions at the Bukedi Zonal Presidential Industrial Skilling Hub in Kibuku district. The training was aimed at guiding leaders on the proper management and accountability of the SACCO funds disbursed by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to support the beneficiaries of the Zonal Presidential Industrial Skilling Hubs to set-up businesses after the six months skills training. Recently, President Museveni injected Shs8.8 billion to SACCOs under the Skilling hubs with…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the National Chairman of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) and party Presidential flagbearer has today continued his campaign trail in Yumbe District where he commended residents for their steady progress and loyalty to the NRM principles of peace, unity and prosperity. He recalled that when the government first debated granting Yumbe, a district status, its population was only about 100,000 and many people doubted its viability. Today, the district’s population has surpassed one million — growth he attributed to immunization and improved health services introduced under the NRM government. President Museveni said the NRM has over…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has reaffirmed Uganda’s commitment to deepening bilateral relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran across all sectors, such as trade and investment,as part of the efforts to promote shared prosperity between the two nations. President Museveni made the pledge on Wednesday, October 15,2025, during a meeting with a high-level Iranian delegation led by Iran’s Foreign Minister, Dr. Seyed Abbas Araghchi, on the sidelines of the 19th Ministerial Meeting of the Coordinating Bureau of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) at Speke Resort Munyonyo,Kampala. “We are ready to develop and strengthen our relationship with Iran. On business, we are…