…ventures are now being positioned for expansion into East African markets, including Uganda and Kenya. That matters because it suggests Nigerian startups are no longer building solely for domestic survival. They are beginning to export operational models, technology and agricultural services across the continent. The i…
…tragic incident occurred at their home in Bunga, Ggaba, in Kampala's Makindye Division, Uganda on August 20, 2026. Dorothy Namayo, 43, allegedly turned on her children following a domestic dispute with her Malian husband, Ederisa Troy, who allegedly took another wife. One of the children, Khadija Daizy, 14, d!ed at the…
…UN ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, Argentine diplomat Rafael Grossi, former Ugandan foreign minister Olara Otunnu and former Senegalese President Macky Sall. The latest nomination illustrates the increasingly international character of the contest. Baki is Ecuadorian-Lebanese but was formally nominated by Tonga,…
I've gone through a lot with this woman - Ugandan man speaks from hospital bed after his allegedly wife poured hot water on him during midnight domestic dispute (video) A 34-year-old Ugandan man is recovering in hospital after his wife allegedly poured hot water on him during a midnight domestic dispute. The incident h…
…across Airtel’s 14 African markets.The operator serves customers in Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Rwanda, Niger, Chad, Gabon, Seychelles, Madagascar, the Republic of Congo and the DRC.The companies tested Starlink Mobile’s messaging and data capabilities in Kenya in March 2026, including areas outsi…
…home after he was attacked by a gang wielding paving stones. David Owori, 27, was one of Uganda's most recognisable footballers. He was k!lled in Kampala when robbers attempted to steal his mobile phone. Police said Owori resisted the robbery when he was attacked, with witnesses alleging he was attacked with paving sto…
…sporting event ended on Sunday. Among those reportedly missing are four members of Uganda’s boxing team. According to NBS Sport, the boxers did not board the flight back to Uganda, with one of the athletes reportedly saying they planned to seek asylum in Scotland. The four were identified by Ugandan media as Nuhu Batte…
…to £5 million; Ethiopia down 54.1 per cent to £80.5m; Ghana down 51.9 per cent to £5m; Uganda down 52.1 per cent to £18m; South Sudan down 39.1 per cent to £72.2m; and Somalia down 20.5 per cent to £85.2m. South Africa will receive zero allocation by 2029 after suffering a 59.5 per cent cut in two years to 2027-2028. F…
Four Ugandan boxers go missing after competing in Commonwealth Games in Glasgow An immigration probe has been launched after four Ugandan boxers went missing after competing in the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The sporting news website NBS Sport said that members of the team did not rejoin the delegation before their…
…of the party elders in the state, a former deputy governor and Nigerian Ambassador to Uganda, Chief Omolade Oluwateru. At the residence of the former deputy governor, the APC chairman said, "We are glad to have Your Excellency in APC at a time like this. The State chapter and government need your experience and support…
A video has emerged of an emaciated former aide to one of Uganda's leading opposition figures months after he vanished, with his family and activists on Tuesday alleging state involvement. Sam Mugumya, 47, was a prominent aide to opposition politician Kizza Besigye - abducted in Kenya two years ago, and currently hospi…
…projected that several African currencies, including Nigeria’s naira, Ghana’s cedi and Uganda’s shilling, could face renewed pressure in the coming weeks.However, Kenya’s shilling is expected to remain relatively stable, supported by strong diaspora remittances, while Zambia’s kwacha continues to benefit from robust co…
…strengthening surveillance systems and outbreak preparedness measures. WHO said that Uganda declared the end of its Bundibyo virus disease outbreak on July 28 after completing 42 consecutive days without recording a locally transmitted confirmed case. The organisation, however, urged continued vigilance in Uganda and o…
…Namibia, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.Outside Africa, the list includes Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Cuba, Dominica, Fiji, Georgia, Grenada, Kyrgyz Republic, Mongolia, Nepal, Nicaragua, Papua New Guinea, Tajikistan, Tonga, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Vanua…
…nations, Nigeria leads the continent’s challenge ahead of South Africa, Kenya, Cameroon, Uganda, Ghana, Mauritius, Namibia, Zambia and Lesotho, reinforcing its status as Africa’s best-performing nation at this year’s Games. The 23rd Commonwealth Games, which began on July 23, has brought together athletes from 74 Commo…
…Islington during the title parade, while celebrations spread across continents-from Uganda and Kenya to India, China, Australia, Ethiopia and Nigeria-illustrating Arsenal's global reach. The club described the celebrations as something that transcended football. "It felt like a social phenomenon," the feature noted, do…
Former Ugandan dictator Idi Amin's grandson, Aziz Abdul disqualified for Commonwealth Games for headbutting opponent Former Ugandan dictator Idi Amin's grandson has made the news at the 2026 Commonwealth Games for all the wrong reasons. Aziz Abdul, 25, was disqualified in the third round (90+kg) after he appeared to he…
…pending immigration application and work authorisation. Another reported case involved a Ugandan woman with sickle cell anaemia who was detained despite having an active asylum application. Immigration attorney Charles Kuck described the development as unprecedented in his decades of legal practice. “In 38 years practi…
The grandson of former Ugandan president Idi Amin saw his bid for Commonwealth boxing gold end in disgrace as Aziz Abdul was disqualified for a headbutt in his quarter-final on Wednesday. Amin famously declared himself the “King of Scotland” in 1976, having developed a fascination with the country with his remark inspi…
…pending immigration application and work authorisation. Another reported case involved a Ugandan woman with sickle cell anaemia who was detained despite having an active asylum application. Immigration attorney Charles Kuck described the development as unprecedented in his decades of legal practice. "In 38 years practi…
…followed with 800 millionaires, while Rwanda and Zambia each had 1,000 millionaires. Uganda ranked fifth from the bottom with 1,600 millionaires. The report attributed wealth trends across the continent to varying economic conditions, investment climates and capital market development, noting that several countries, in…
Uganda’s Minister of Health on Tuesday declared the country Ebola-free following the East African nation’s latest outbreak of the viral haemorrhagic disease, which infected 20 people and claimed two lives. Uganda has experienced multiple Ebola outbreaks since 2000, when it recorded its first epidemic. However, health o…
…per Christian Post. As a World Vision celebrity advocate, she visited refugee camps in Uganda to help provide meals and support for displaced families.Chris Kattan (Bob Weaver)Chris Kattan at Directors Village in Westwood on 9 July 2026 in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Michael BucknerImagesFull name: Christopher Lee…
…include citizens of Zimbabwe, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho and Uganda. The unrest has claimed at least four migrant lives, according to South African authorities, although some foreign governments have reported higher death tolls among their citizens. South Africa has witnessed weeks of anti-migra…
…since 2022 — up to standard. The next AFCON will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda from June 19 to July 17, 2027. AFP