Uganda’s presidential election concluded with ballot counting underway across the country, as voters and officials navigated technical challenges, security measures, and rising public tension. Long queues formed at polling stations in Kampala and other urban centres, with election officials manually verifying voter lists and counting ballots under police supervision. Several voters
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Two NPR Officers Killed in IED Attack Along Kenya–Somalia Border
Security remains a major concern in Kenya after two National Police Reservists (NPR) were tragically killed in an improvised explosive device (IED) attack along the Kenya–Somalia border. The incident occurred on Wednesday evening, January 14, 2026, in Mandera East, where officers were on patrol as part of ongoing counter-insurgency operations. According
Museveni and Bobi Wine Face Off Amid Internet Shutdown
Ugandand are casting their votes in a pivotal election where President Yoweri Museveni faces off against the dynamic pop star-turned-politician Bobi Wine, as he seeks to extend his 40-year tenure in power.This election essentially represents a contest between Museveni and Wine, yet analysts predict that Museveni, having secured victory in
Babu Backs Bobi Wine in Uganda’s 2026 Election
Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has shared insights into his recent phone conversation with Uganda's opposition leader, Robert Kyagulanyi, widely known as Bobi Wine. During an interview on the evening of January 14, 2026, Owino disclosed that he had reached out to Bobi just three days prior to
Uganda Shuts Down Internet Ahead of National Elections
Uganda has imposed a temporary nationwide internet shutdown just days before its high-stakes general election, a move that has sparked widespread debate and concern both locally and internationally. The directive, issued by the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), began on the evening of Tuesday, January 13, 2026, and will remain in
Drought Worsens in Mandera as Livestock Die, Aid Rushed In
A worsening drought in Mandera County has sparked serious concern as livestock deaths rise and communities struggle to cope with scarce water and pasture. The Kenya Red Cross reports that over 70 animals have died in Chabii Barr, Rhamu Sub-County alone, highlighting the urgent need for humanitarian support amid continued
Miracle Baby’ Born During Mozambique Floods Dies at 25
The Dangote Blueprint: Building Leaders, Not Just Empires
In a continent often defined by its wealth of natural resources and youthful potential, the conversation around legacy and succession has remained fraught with tension. Too often, great fortunes amassed by pioneering entrepreneurs fragment or fade within a generation, leaving behind little more than stories of what once was. But
How IShowSpeed Became a Global Internet Phenomenon
In an internet flooded with polished influencers and carefully rehearsed reactions, Darren Watkins Jr., better known as IShowSpeed, arrived like a shock to the system. Loud, unpredictable, and unapologetically real, he cut through the noise and connected with millions, especially Gen Z, in a way few creators ever manage. He