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  1. September 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    The announcement, made through his official social media accounts on Wednesday, marks the most dramatic escalation yet in a dispute that has been simmering for months between Kampala and Ankara.

    Uganda’s military chief Muhoozi orders Turkish nationals to leave the country
  3. The Standard

    A similar pattern is evident in Kampala, where Grade A office occupancy reached about 87 per cent, compared with 83 per cent for Grade B offices.

    Nairobi tops African peers in robust prime office performance
  4. Citizen Digital

    A country that could champion free movement in Kampala, defend African workers in the Gulf, demand fair treatment for Kenyans abroad and still extend basic dignity to a Burundian selling tea on a Nairobi pavement.

    OPINION: Kenyan workers deserve protection, but the answer is not anarchy
  5. Citizen Digital

    Urban planning advocates noted that public urination is largely driven by a severe lack of accessible, clean public restrooms in major cities like Kampala and along inter-city transit routes, arguing that infrastructure development should precede harsh punitive measures.

    Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda’s military chief, calls for strict arrests and 5-year prison terms for public urin
  6. Citizen Digital

    ricted.” Karua said Besigye’s ordeal had gone beyond his separation from his family and supporters. “It has reached those standing beside him, his counsel, Erias Lukwago, who was abducted and later charged,” she said. “That is deeply painful to witness.” Lukwago, a former Kampala

    'What are you afraid of?' Martha Karua blasts Museveni over prolonged Besigye detention
  7. Citizen Digital

    A young person in Nairobi, Kampala, Lagos, Kigali, Accra or Dar es Salaam can build a solution today that potentially reaches millions of people.

    Africa Blockchain Festival launches fellowship to connect startups with investors
  8. Citizen Digital

    e By Ode Francis September 01, 2026 08:50 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Opposition leader Kizza Besigye stands in a steel dock at the Uganda Military General Court Martial in Makindye, a suburb of Kampala

    Kenyan activists plan protests demanding release of Ugandan opposition leader Besigye
  9. The Standard

    The call was made in Kampala, Uganda, where young people from more than 14 African countries converged for the Africa Regional Youth Summit on Agroecology Business and the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Kampala commitments.The summit, organised by

    Lack of finance threatens Africa's youth agroecology ambitions
  10. August 2026
  11. Citizen Digital

    asses 6,000 cases By citizen August 31, 2026 05:55 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A Uganda Red Cross Society worker in protective gear sprays disinfectant at the home of a suspected Ebola victim in Kampala

    DR Congo Ebola epidemic passes 6,000 cases
  12. The Standard

    One of the police officers on the run and linked to the murder of Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso has been arrested while in hiding in Kampala, Uganda.

    Another cop linked to murder of Dr Mutiso seized in Uganda

Wednesday 9 September

  1. Uganda's military chief orders Turkish nationals to leave

    Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces General Muhoozi Kainerugaba has ordered all Turkish nationals to leave Uganda immediately, declaring he has "severed anything to do with the Turks" and warning that those acting as Turkish agents during a planned protest at the Turkish Embassy on September 18 will face arrest.

    9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Nairobi Grade A office occupancy rises to 84.8 percent

    Nairobi recorded one of the greatest improvements in prime office performance, with Grade A occupancy rising from 81.5 per cent in December 2025 to 84.8 per cent in June 2026, while prime rents remained stable at about Sh1,684 per square metre per month, according to Knight Frank's Africa Offices Market Dashboard report.

    9 September 2026 · The Standard

Monday 7 September

  1. Opinion: workers deserve protection without lawlessness

    A guest columnist argues that Kenyan workers have a legitimate grievance about foreign competition in a difficult economy, and the government is entitled to enforce labour and immigration laws, but cautions that the response must not descend into anarchy.

    7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 5 September

  1. Uganda's military chief proposes 5-year prison for public urination

    General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda People's Defence Forces and son of President Yoweri Museveni, has called for immediate arrests and imprisonment of no less than 5 years for men observed urinating in public view.

    5 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 3 September

  1. Karua criticises Museveni's prolonged detention of Besigye

    Kenya's Martha Karua, leader of the People's Liberation Party, has condemned Uganda President Yoweri Museveni's government over the prolonged detention of opposition leader Kizza Besigye and his former lawyer Erias Lukwago, citing deteriorating health concerns and restricted access.

    3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 2 September

  1. Africa Blockchain Festival launches startup-investor fellowship program

    Africa Blockchain Festival has launched the ABF Fellowship Program 2026, an initiative to connect African blockchain and artificial intelligence startups with investors, venture capital firms and mentors. The fellowship will take place at the Africa Blockchain Festival 2026, scheduled for October 15–17 at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi, with support from venture capital firms Antler and Launch Africa Ventures.

    2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Kenyan activists plan protests over Ugandan opposition leader Besigye

    Kenyan activists have vowed to stage nationwide demonstrations on September 3, 2026, demanding answers over the alleged illegal rendition of Ugandan opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye and calling for his immediate release, medical evacuation, and a full inquiry into alleged cross-border repression.

    1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Limited finance blocks African youth from agroecology enterprise participation

    Young entrepreneurs across more than 14 African countries say limited access to finance is a major barrier to their participation in sustainable agriculture businesses. Agriculture organisations and youth are calling for greater investment in youth-led agroecology enterprises, which they argue can create jobs, strengthen food systems and build resilience to climate change.

    1 September 2026 · The Standard

Monday 31 August

  1. DR Congo Ebola epidemic surpasses 6,000 confirmed cases

    The Democratic Republic of Congo has recorded more than 6,000 confirmed cases and nearly 3,000 deaths from its worst Ebola epidemic ever, declared in mid-May. The current outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo strain for which no approved vaccine or specific treatment exists, has surpassed the 2018-2020 outbreak to become the deadliest in the country's history.

    31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Police officer linked to Dr Mutiso murder arrested in Uganda

    Police Constable Collins Kiplangat Bett, one of several officers on the run and linked to the murder of Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso, has been arrested in Kampala, Uganda. He was apprehended by a special team from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations at Kyanja Heights flats in Nakawa suburbs on Saturday.

    31 August 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 27 August

  1. Uganda succession battle: Museveni's son challenges brother-in-law for power

    Uganda's army chief and son of President Yoweri Museveni, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has vowed again to run for president as speculation grows over succession after Museveni's four-decade rule. The 52-year-old faces a challenge from a brother-in-law amid growing palace intrigue.

    27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 24 August

  1. Over 600 junior swimmers compete at national championships

    More than 600 junior swimmers from over 50 schools and clubs across Kenya competed in the Kenya Aquatics National Junior Swimming Championships at St. Christopher's School in Nanyuki on August 22 and 23. The event brought together swimmers across different age groups competing for medals and improved times.

    24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 21 August

  1. Ticketmaster launches Quicket platform in Kenya and Uganda

    Global ticketing company Ticketmaster is entering East Africa through its Quicket platform, which offers digital ticketing, local payment integrations with M-Pesa, MTN Mobile Money, and Airtel Money, and global event distribution across Spotify, Google, Meta, Bandsintown, and Apple Music.

    21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 19 August

  1. Wife denounces Uganda opposition leader's trial as farce

    Winnie Byanyima, wife of jailed Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye, condemned the continuation of his treason trial while he was bedridden and unable to attend, calling it a "farce." Besigye, 70, was abducted in Kenya in 2024 and has been in custody facing charges over an alleged plot against President Yoweri Museveni.

    19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Uganda and UNODC sign agreement for Kampala office

    Uganda and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime have signed a Host Country Agreement to establish a permanent UNODC office in Kampala to strengthen regional cooperation against transnational organized crime, drug trafficking, corruption, and cross-border threats including wildlife trafficking and people smuggling.

    19 August 2026 · Capital News

Monday 17 August

  1. KMPDU condemns assault and arrest of Ugandan medical interns

    The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has condemned the arrest, alleged harassment and assault of medical interns in Uganda, calling for their immediate and unconditional release. KMPDU Secretary General Dr. Davji Atellah said the union stood in solidarity with Ugandan medical interns demanding better working conditions, timely deployment and payment of stipends, and called on Ugandan authorities to release all interns and healthcare workers detained for participating in peaceful demonstrations.

    17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 14 August

  1. UN begins winding down Somalia operations after US funding ends

    United Nations operations in Somalia have started winding down following the withdrawal of United States financial support effective December 31, 2026, with the UN Support Office in Somalia seeking licensed auctioneers to sell equipment and vehicles including generators, computers, vehicles, and construction machinery.

    14 August 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 13 August

  1. Kenya's Wafalme Stars pursue African title at inaugural continental championship

    Kenya's Wafalme Stars have begun preparations for the 2026 CAVB African Men's Nations Championship in Kinshasa (7–21 September), marking the team's first appearance at the tournament as they seek to establish themselves among Africa's leading volleyball nations and advance toward the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

    13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Kenya's Chipu wins fourth Barthes Trophy, qualifies for World Rugby Junior

    Kenya's under-20 rugby team Chipu won the Rugby Africa U20 Barthes Trophy with a 33-14 victory over Namibia in the final in Kampala, securing their place at the World Rugby Junior Trophy.

    13 August 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 12 August

  1. Kenya Chipu wins fourth Barthes Cup title, qualifies for World Cup

    Kenya's under-20 rugby team Chipu won a record fourth Rugby Africa U20 Barthes Trophy, defeating Namibia 33-14 in the final at Muteesa II Stadium in Kampala, earning qualification for the World Rugby Junior Trophy.

    12 August 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 9 August

  1. Somali officials surrender Kenyan documents amid passport integrity concerns

    A Somali minister surrendered Kenyan citizenship documents in Mogadishu, prompting scrutiny of Kenya's passport integrity and the dual citizenship status of Somali Federal Government officials. The move followed Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's order for ministers to surrender Kenyan citizenship documents or relinquish their positions, after two senior officials were deported from Kenya when their documents were rejected.

    9 August 2026 · The Standard

Friday 7 August

  1. Kenya U20 Chipu seek strong start against Zimbabwe in Barthes Trophy

    Kenya national under-20 rugby team Chipu face Zimbabwe in a 2026 Rugby Africa U20 Barthes Trophy match in Kampala, Uganda, as six countries begin competition for the continental title. The tournament features a new tiered format, with Kenya competing in the Performance Division.

    7 August 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 6 August

  1. Four Ugandan boxers unaccounted for after Glasgow Commonwealth Games

    Police Scotland is investigating several athletes from Uganda and Pakistan who failed to return home after the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow closed on August 2. The four Ugandan boxers identified are Nuhu Batte, Angel Katushabe, Ibrahim Kemis, and Emily Nakalema, who did not travel back with Uganda's delegation.

    6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 5 August

  1. Kenyan filmmakers pursue continental deals through expanded awards

    Kenyan filmmakers are positioning themselves to access Africa's $5 billion film industry as a Ugandan awards ceremony expands across the continent, offering financing, co-production deals, and new markets. Kenya's film industry contributes an estimated $130 million annually to GDP.

    5 August 2026 · The Standard

  2. African scientists leading research design, not just participation

    African research centres are increasingly designing and leading global health research rather than merely hosting trials and collecting samples, strengthening health security and ensuring vaccines address African realities. African researchers have contributed to reshaping understanding of HIV transmission and vaccine design, with sites in South Africa, Kenya and Tanzania now running late-stage trials of the MTBVAC vaccine.

    5 August 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Uganda opposition leader Besigye hospitalized after court collapse

    Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye, who is on trial for treason, collapsed during a court hearing on July 30 and was admitted to intensive care in Kampala. His wife said he is conscious but "very weak" and unable to speak.

    4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 1 August

  1. African leaders push for extended AU Somalia security mission

    Leaders of African Union military mission countries said Friday they want to extend the AUSSOM mandate, which provides roughly 12,000 troops supporting Somalia against Al-Shabaab, despite the United States ending political and financial support to UN logistics that sustains the operation.

    1 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 31 July

  1. Uganda hosts African Union Somalia summit with troop contributors

    Uganda is hosting three meetings for countries contributing troops to the African Union peace mission in Somalia, culminating in a heads of state summit where participants will assess the security situation, strengthen coordination among contributors, and discuss measures against armed groups including Al Shabaab.

    31 July 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 30 July

  1. Ugandan opposition leader Besigye collapses in court, admitted to ICU

    Kizza Besigye, a 70-year-old Ugandan opposition leader who has been in detention since November 2024, collapsed and lost consciousness during his treason trial in Kampala. He was rushed to an intensive care unit, where his wife reports he is unconscious and unresponsive.

    30 July 2026 · Capital News

  2. Ugandan opposition leader Besigye admitted to intensive care

    Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye, 70, who has been in custody facing treason charges, collapsed during a court appearance on Wednesday and was admitted to intensive care at Mulago Hospital in Kampala. His wife said he is unconscious and unresponsive.

    30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

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