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Museveni, 81, Cleared to Run Again in Uganda’s 2026 Election

KAMPALA — Uganda’s long-serving leader, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, has been cleared by the Electoral Commission to contest next year’s presiden...

1 year ago · By Eugene Were

Business

Kenya to Step Up Lake Victoria Security as Fishermen Face Cross-Border Clashes

The Kenyan government has announced a new security plan for Lake Victoria after years of cross-border clashes left local fishermen vulnerable to arres...

1 year ago · By Antony Achayo

Africa

Besigye’s Party Pulls Out of Uganda’s 2026 Race, Eyes Opposition Unity

KAMPALA, Uganda — The party linked to long-time opposition figure Kizza Besigye has announced it will not field a presidential candidate in Uganda’s 2...

1 year ago · By Antony Achayo

Agriculture

Kenya and Uganda to issue joint fishing licenses

NAIROBI — Kenya and Uganda have agreed to issue a joint fishing license to end a long-running dispute over fishing rights around Migingo Island, a fla...

1 year ago · By Nixon Ngari

Kenya

President Ruto inks bilateral agreements with President Yoweri Museveni

President William Ruto on Wednesday signed eight bilateral agreements with Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni in Nairobi, affirming Kenya’s commitment...

1 year ago · By Nixon Ngari

Kenya

Uganda President Yoweri Museveni expected to arrive in Kenya today

President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda is expected to aarive in Nairobi on Wednesday for a three-day official visit aimed at strengthening ties between K...

1 year ago · By Nixon Ngari

Africa

He’s Seen Empires Fall… his won’t be one of them: 86 and Still in the Race

General Moses Ali, Uganda’s 86-year-old Second Deputy Prime Minister and long-serving MP for Adjumani West, has made it clear: he’s not stepping aside...

1 year ago · By Frank Kiforo

Africa

Ugandan Government Hands Over Luxury Cars to Cultural Leader

KAMPALA, UGANDA —In a formal ceremony held at Kololo Independence Grounds, the Ugandan government handed over brand-new vehicles to cultural leaders d...

1 year ago · By Frank Kiforo

Africa

Museveni announces 2026 Re-Election Campaign

Museveni Confirms 2026 Re-Election Bid, Sets $500 Billion Economic Goal President Yoweri Museveni has formally announced his bid to seek re-election i...

1 year ago · By Nixon Ngari

Africa

Is East Africa silencing political dissent

A growing wave of political repression across East Africa is raising alarms among rights advocates and political observers, with Kenya now under scrut...

1 year ago · By Nixon Ngari

Africa

Cracks in Democracy? East African Governments Accused of Silencing Dissent

NAIROBI, Kenya — Once hailed as East Africa’s democratic bright spot, Kenya is now facing growing scrutiny over a wave of violent crackdowns on protes...

1 year ago · By Frank Kiforo

Africa

Museveni Says Sorry: Uganda’s President Apologises for Past Wrongs

In a rare and striking moment, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has apologised to the people of Buganda, acknowledging his government’s past mistakes...

1 year ago · By Eugene Were