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… It does not necessarily mean that he is what he claims to be," said Gerald Waluya, a communications lecturer at Kampala's Makerere University. …
Palace intrigue in Uganda as succession battle heats upCitizen Digital
… Kinda said the championships are part of his preparations for his next major target — qualifying for the Africa Aquatics Zone III Championships in Kampala, Uganda, in October. …
Over 600 junior swimmers converge in Nanyuki for National ChampionshipsCitizen Digital
… John Masembe, Business Operation Director at Quicket, said: “Spend a weekend in Nairobi or Kampala and you can feel the energy immediately. …
Ticketmaster enters East Africa as Quicket launches in Kenya and UgandaCitizen Digital
… l as 'farce' By AFP August 19, 2026 11:35 (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 …
Wife of jailed Uganda opposition leader denounces trial as 'farce'Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 19-Uganda and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) have signed an agreement to establish a UNODC office in Kampala, strengthening regional efforts to tackle transnational organized crime, drug trafficking, corruption and other cross-border thre …
Uganda, UNODC sign deal to establish Kampala Office in push against cross-border crimeCitizen Digital
… Eight Ugandan medical interns were arrested on August 12 after taking part in a demonstration along Parliamentary Avenue in Kampala, where they were reportedly demanding payment of their allowances. …
KMPDU condemns assault, arrest of Ugandan medical internsThe Standard
… AUSSOM, which supports Somali forces in their fight against al-Shabab, has about 12,000 troops and police officers from African countries contributing personnel to the mission.Leaders of AUSSOM troop-contributing countries who met in Kampala two weeks ago called for continued int …
Letter From Mogadishu: UN starts winding up Somalia operations as judiciary strikes for free speechCitizen Digital
… With the Ministry of Sports providing financial support and Kenyan fans already mobilising to travel to Kinshasa, Bitok believes the team will not lack backing on the continental stage. “Our fans supported us through Zone V, with many travelling to Kampala, and some have already …
Wafalme Stars eye African title on road to Los Angeles 2028The Standard
Audio By VocalizeKenya’s under-20 rugby team, Chipu, are savouring a record fourth Rugby Africa U20 Barthes Trophy after completing an impressive campaign with a 33-14 win over Namibia in the final in Kampala, Uganda, on Tuesday. …
World Cup bound Kenya Chipu savour Barthes Cup gloryThe Standard
… Chipu sealed the continental title after beating Namibia 33-14 in the final at Muteesa II Stadium in Kampala on Tuesday, moving ahead of Namibia as the most successful team in the competition. …
Kenya Chipu claims fourth Barthes Cup title to qualify for World CupUganda'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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →