Major General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the son of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, has announced his departure from the social media platform X. The general, known for his provocative tweets, cited a renewed commitment to his military responsibilities as the driving force behind his decision. At 50, Gen Kainerugaba has garnered significant attention
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Call for clarity on Migingo Island as report remains under wraps
The African Human Rights Bureau, led by Executive Director Dan Alila, is urging the Kenyan government to clarify the status of Migingo Island following a joint survey conducted with Uganda in 2014. Alila has expressed concerns that the findings of this taxpayer-funded survey have neither been made public nor implemented,
Ugandan politician Bobi Wine shot in the leg
Ugandan politician and opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, famously known as Bobi Wine, was allegedly shot in the leg at Bulindo, Uganda.In a statement on X, his social handle administrator said that Bobi Wine is currently receiving treatment.Bobi Wine's admin further promised to share more information on his health."Our President
President Museveni tests positive for Covid19
Ugandan president Yoweri Museveni has tested positive for covid19 and commenced self isolation. According to a statement released by a senior health ministry official said late on Wednesday, Museveni tested positive after developing mild flu-like symptoms but is in robust heath and continues to perform his duties normally
Aggravated homosexuality punishable by death in new Uganda law
Parliament of Uganda has passed into Law a new Ant-Homosexuality legislation that makes it illegal to identify as LGBT in Uganda. The newly passed legislation makes ‘aggravated homosexuality’ punishable by death while gay sex without the aggravated tag carries a mere life sentence. According to the new law, aggravated
Muhoozi : I am tired of Waiting, I want to be President
A Ugandan pastor closes church after winning a bet
Kenya and Uganda hold talks after border killings
Kenya and Uganda are in a peace meeting to forestall a lasting peaceful coexistence between herders from Kenya, and their Ugandan neighbours. The Kenyans from Turkana county are held in Uganda on accusations of involvement in the killing of Ugandan nationals.The meeting was sanctioned by President Museveni and his
Museveni’s “disturbed” son again says he will capture Nairobi
Uhuru wants fast-track of programmes for EAC citizens
President Uhuru Kenyatta has urged East African Community (EAC) leaders to fast-track implementation of programmes and projects that will deliver quick results for the benefit of EAC citizens. Acknowledging the progress the EAC has made since its re-establishment more than two decades ago, the President emphasized the need for the leaders