Ugandan musician-turned-politician Bobi Wine to run for president

Uganda's main opposition party said Wednesday its leader Bobi Wine would run in upcoming presidential elections, likely pitting the popular musician-turned-politician against President Yoweri Museveni. The east African nation is expected to hold...

UBA Uganda Champions Economic Progress as Key Gov’t Securities Dealer

By David Mwanje KAMPALA– United Bank for Africa (UBA) Uganda Ltd is spearheading economic and social advancement through its dynamic corporate banking services and its critical role as a Primary Dealer of Government Securities, a designation it...

Uganda's Museveni breaks African silence on Israel-Iran war

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has publicly blamed Iran, Israel, and Western powers for fueling the Israel-Iran conflict, outlining his position in a five-page letter released Tuesday, June 24, as diplomatic tensions continue to rise. Museveni,...

Ugandan-born politician could become New York City mayor

Uganda Cancer Institute unveiled Affordable Remedies Transform Uganda’s Cancer Fight

By David Mwanje In a pioneering leap toward affordable healthcare, the Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) introduced six natural therapeutic remedies to support the nation’s 30,000 annual cancer patients. Developed by UCI’s Center for Natural...

Police probe suspected murder in illegal gold mining site

FILE PHOTO of miners at work. COURTESY PHOTO Terego, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Terego District are investigating a suspected murder involving two South Sudanese refugee women who were buried at an illegal gold mining site in Imvepi...

Socialist Zohran Mamdani Wins NYC Dem Mayor Primary, Andrew Cuomo Concedes Race

Socialist Zohran Mamdani is the Democrat Party’s nominee for New York City mayor. He was leading Andrew Cuomo by seven points when the former mayor chose to concede the race. Here’s Cuomo. (WATCH) 🚨 #BREAKING: Andrew Cuomo has officially CONCEDED...

Copia Founders Launch New Ventures Just Months After Collapse

The former leadership team of collapsed e-commerce startup Copia Global has launched two new businesses in Kenya, just months after their company shut down despite raising at least $123 million from investors. Timothy Steel (former CEO), Michael...

Uganda’s president, Museveni, to seek re-election

Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni will seek reelection for another term in polls due early next year to extend his nearly four-decade rule, according to a senior official from the ruling party. Although he was widely expected to run for office...

Industry Leaders Defend Local Content, Rally Behind NCDMB At NOG Energy Week

July 04, (THEWILL) — Industry leaders have defended Nigeria’s local content policy, rejecting claims that it inflates business costs in the oil and gas sector. The Leaders, who gathered at the NOG Energy Week in Abuja, cautioned that such...

Ugandan Women Are Changing The Face Of Church Leadership

When President Yoweri Museveni assumed power in 1986 after a five-year protracted war, he promised Ugandans a “fundamental change.” At the time, the country was deeply polarized along political party lines and the economy lay in ruins. Nearly four...

UAE Private Sector Delegation Explores Strategic Agricultural Investments in Uganda

A high-level delegation comprising of representatives from 10 private sector companies from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is currently undertaking a strategic investment mission to Uganda, running from June 26 to July 3, 2025. The delegation is...

Minister Mao Leads Charge for Fair Elections in Uganda’s Democracy Push

By David Mwanje KAMPALA– As Uganda gears up for its next electoral cycle, Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Norbert Mao is spearheading a bold call for free, fair, and peaceful elections, urging stakeholders to tackle deep-rooted...

Ugandan-born Zohran Mamdani Could Be New York City's History-Making New Mayor

Zohran Mamdani, the presumptive nominee for the Democratic Party in November’s New York Mayoral race, celebrated his soon-to-be-confirmed win with a popularquote that is often attributed to former South African President Nelson Mandela: “It always...

Ugandan President ‘Museveni’ to Seek Re-Election in 2026, Extending Nearly 40-Year Rule

Published on June 25, 2025 at 8:46 AM by Evance Kapito 201 words • approx. 2 min read Uganda’s ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) has officially announced that President Yoweri Museveni will contest the 2026 general elections, setting the...

Industry leaders laud NCDMB’s local content drive at NOG Energy Week

Industry leaders at the NOG Energy Week in Abuja have defended Nigeria’s local content policy, rejecting claims that it inflates business costs in the oil and gas sector. They cautioned that such criticisms could jeopardize the nation’s industrial...

Uganda’s Museveni to run again, says ruling party official

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni will seek reelection in the country’s upcoming general election, a senior official from the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) has confirmed. Though many expected him to run again, this is the first formal...

Uganda Showcases Tourism and Cultural Riches at Landmark Expo in Doha

Doha, Qatar – The Embassy of the Republic of Uganda in the State of Qatar has successfully hosted the Uganda Tourism and Cultural Expo 2025, a high-profile event aimed at promoting Uganda’s rich tourism offerings and diverse cultural heritage to...

Kenya to face Zanzibar in CECAFA Beach Soccer Champs opener

Kenya’s beach soccer team is gearing up for a pulsating moment as the country prepares to host the inaugural CECAFA Beach Soccer Championship 2025 in Mombasa. After two postponements attributed to logistical issues, the Council of East and Central...

Socialist Democrat set to win New York mayoral primary in shock result

A young socialist who was barely known to most of his fellow New Yorkers a year ago is now poised to become the Democratic candidate for mayor after scoring an extraordinary victory in the first stage of the party’s primary. Zohran Mamdani, 33,...