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  1. June 2026
  2. Capital News

    According to the internal memorandum obtained by AP, the 20 African cities that will retain full visa-processing capabilities are: Abidjan, Accra, Addis Ababa, Cape Town, Dakar, Dar es Salaam, Djibouti, Johannesburg, Kampala, Kigali, Kinshasa, Lagos, Lomé, Luanda, Malabo, Monrovi

    U.S. to Cut Africa Visa Processing Centres by More Than Half in Immigration Crackdown
  3. May 2026
  4. Citizen Digital

    The barren draw on home soil was enough to see the Starlets book a spot in the ultimate stage on the away goals rule, following a crucial 1-1 draw in the first leg played at the FUFA Stadium in Kampala on Friday, May 22.

    Junior Starlets keep World Cup dream alive
  5. Citizen Digital

    Uganda on Friday confirmed two additional Ebola cases involving health workers in Kampala, bringing the country’s total number of confirmed infections to nine, including one death.

    Uganda gov’t urges men who survive Ebola to ‘avoid sex for at least 6 months’
  6. The Standard

    With a 1-1 stalemate away in Kampala, 90 minutes is all the Starlets have to shape their destiny, for every decision, every tackle, and every chance carries not just their individual World Cup dreams but the hopes of Kenyans.

    All or nothing as Junior Starlets clash with Uganda in decisive tie
  7. Citizen Digital

    Audio By Vocalize Uganda has confirmed two new cases of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in Kampala, raising the country's total number of confirmed infections to nine, including one death, as authorities across East Africa remain on high alert over the worsening outbreak linked to neig

    Uganda confirms two new Ebola cases as regional outbreak intensifies
  8. Citizen Digital

    She is keen on building on the first leg’s 1-1 draw registered in Kampala a week ago.

    Cheche confident as Starlets finalise preps for Cranes rematch
  9. The Standard

    Workers from the Uganda Red Cross Society sprayed with disinfectant during the evacuation of the body of a suspected Ebola victim in Kampala, May 26, 2026.

    Opposition to Trump, Ruto Ebola deal grows
  10. Citizen Digital

    Kenya secured a valuable 1-1 draw against Uganda in the first leg of the second-round qualifier at the FUFA Stadium in Kampala last Friday, leaving the tie finely balanced ahead of the decisive clash.

    Confident Junior Starlets target Uganda rout in World Cup qualifier
  11. Citizen Digital

    regional travel gains momentum By Vincent Anguche May 24, 2026 04:45 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter The renewed push emerged during the 2026 Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE), which concluded in Kampala

    Kenya targets 300,000 Ugandan tourists as regional travel gains momentum
  12. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeAs the dust settles on the tense first-leg encounter that ended in a one-all draw in Kampala, focus shifts to Nairobi as Junior Starlets prepare to host neighbours Uganda in a do-or-die return match.

    Junior Starlets shift focus to decisive second leg home clash

Today

  1. NMG Uganda resumes operations after month-long shutdown

    Nation Media Group (NMG) Uganda announced the resumption of normal operations, a month after General Muhoozi Kainerugaba shut down the media house's offices. NMG's chairman stated the station would progressively restore services across television, print, radio and digital platforms.

    6 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Yesterday

  1. Somali opposition leaders urge inclusive political settlement before AUSSOM transition

    Somalia's Somali Future Council—comprising former presidents, prime ministers, and regional leaders—has called on African Union troop-contributing countries to prioritise an inclusive political settlement before implementing further security transition under AUSSOM, citing constitutional and political crises ahead of a Kampala regional summit.

    27 July 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 25 July

  1. Congolese seben celebrates African music's transformative power

    An opinion piece praises the seben—the instrumental climax of Congolese rumba featuring lead guitar and drums—as one of Africa's greatest musical traditions, highlighting its ability to inspire joy and participation through the work of musicians like J. B. Mpiana.

    25 July 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 21 July

  1. Ol Kalou by-election reflects regional pattern of electoral misconduct

    An opinion piece compares the Ol Kalou by-election (called after MP David Njuguna Kiaraho's death in March 2026) to election irregularities across East Africa—gas cylinders, mattresses, and other incentives distributed to voters in the run-up to polling day—arguing that such misconduct follows a predictable regional pattern.

    21 July 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 19 July

  1. Congolese migrant's exploitation and immigration vulnerability in Kenya

    A Congolese national who entered Kenya in 2019 seeking tailoring work found himself in western Kenya facing exploitation and poor living conditions instead of promised employment in Nairobi. The article examines how migrants' vulnerable immigration status can be used against them across African migration corridors.

    19 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 18 July

  1. Uganda school bus crash death toll reaches 24

    A school bus returning to Kampala from a field trip to Sipi Falls in eastern Uganda veered off the road on Thursday, killing 20 junior school children and one adult; three more pupils died from injuries while receiving medical treatment. Uganda's education ministry has suspended all school field trips nationwide pending a comprehensive investigation and improved safety guidelines.

    18 July 2026 · The Standard

Friday 17 July

  1. School bus crash kills 20 pupils in Uganda

    A bus carrying schoolchildren from King David Junior School in Kampala veered off the road while returning from a trip to Sipi Falls, killing 20 children and one adult. Police said the driver lost control and the vehicle struck a large stone before overturning.

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. School bus veers off road, kills 20 pupils in Uganda

    A bus carrying schoolchildren from King David Junior School in Kampala veered off the road near Sipi Falls, killing 20 pupils and one adult, according to Uganda Police. The driver reportedly lost control, causing the vehicle to strike a large stone and overturn; three adult males and several juveniles were injured.

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. School bus crash kills 20 pupils, one adult in Uganda

    A bus carrying pupils from King David Junior School crashed in eastern Uganda's Kapchorwa area on Thursday evening, killing at least 20 children and one adult, including the school's founder and director. Preliminary investigations indicate the bus suffered a mechanical fault before the driver lost control on Chekwatit Hill, striking a stone and overturning; dozens of others were injured.

    17 July 2026 · Capital News

  4. School bus crash kills 20 pupils, one adult in Uganda

    A bus carrying schoolchildren from King David Junior School crashed in eastern Uganda's Kapchorwa area on Thursday evening, killing at least 20 pupils and one adult, including the school's founder and director. Preliminary investigations attribute the crash to a mechanical fault that caused the driver to lose control on Chekwatit Hill, a road with a history of serious accidents.

    17 July 2026 · Capital News

Thursday 16 July

  1. Nigerian author Tara Fela launches East African leadership tour

    Nigerian beauty entrepreneur and bestselling author Tara Fela-Durotoye headlined the Building Beyond You Forum in Nairobi on July 15, marking the official launch of a four-city East African leadership tour. Fela-Durotoye, founder of House of Tara International, spoke about legacy and the impact of developing people within institutions.

    16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Nigerian author and entrepreneur launches East African leadership tour

    Nigerian beauty entrepreneur and author Tara Fela-Durotoye headlined the Building Beyond You Forum in Nairobi on July 15, officially launching a four-city East African leadership tour for business leaders and entrepreneurs.

    16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 15 July

  1. Continental portal centralises Africa's scattered biotechnology regulatory data

    Africa's biotechnology and biosafety information, previously scattered across multiple agency websites and regulatory documents, has been centralised into a new continental digital portal called 'Biotech Africa Database'. The portal provides country-specific information on biotech crop approvals and regulatory requirements for import, export and transit of biotech products, aiming to reduce delays and improve transparency for regulators, researchers and traders operating across borders.

    15 July 2026 · The Standard

  2. Junior Starlets qualify for 2026 FIFA U17 Women's World Cup

    Kenya's Junior Starlets secured qualification for the 2026 FIFA U17 Women's World Cup in Morocco with a 5-1 aggregate victory over South Africa. The qualification marks their second appearance in three years and demonstrates the growing strength of Kenyan women's football.

    15 July 2026 · The Standard

  3. Africa's digital connectivity enables cross-border entrepreneurial growth

    Digital technology and regional integration are reducing barriers to expansion for African small businesses, creating opportunities for entrepreneurs to grow beyond their local markets into neighboring countries, according to a Standard column on SME capabilities.

    15 July 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 14 July

  1. Nearly 1,000 East Africans drown in Lake Victoria yearly

    East African Community Affairs Principal Secretary Caroline Karugu says nearly 1,000 East Africans drown in Lake Victoria each year, most while engaged in illegal fishing. Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania are establishing Maritime Rescue and Communication Centres in Kisumu, Mwanza, and Entebbe to improve surveillance and emergency response, with Kenya also planning county-level rescue centres in lakeside areas.

    14 July 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 8 July

  1. Uganda deploys medical experts to DRC Ebola outbreak

    Uganda will deploy medical experts and establish additional Ebola treatment centres in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo to contain the rapidly expanding outbreak, as treatment centres operate at 96 per cent bed occupancy and healthcare workers in Ituri Province threaten to suspend services over delayed salaries.

    8 July 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 7 July

  1. Russia recruiting African nationals for Ukraine war frontlines

    Hundreds of African nationals from countries including Kenya, Ghana, South Sudan, and Uganda have been confirmed killed while serving in the Russian Armed Forces during the Ukraine war, according to the 'I Want to Live Project' monitoring initiative. International investigators describe this as part of an organized recruitment network that exploits African youth unemployment and migration pressures to supply military manpower for Moscow.

    7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 2 July

  1. Regional rights groups condemn Uganda military media shutdown

    Regional human rights organizations have condemned the Ugandan government's military-led shutdown of Nation Media Group outlets and detention of political activists, describing it as "executive overreach" and a threat to Uganda's rule of law and press freedom.

    2 July 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces escalates rhetoric on social media

    An opinion piece argues that Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces Muhoozi Kainerugaba's tweets have moved from entertainment to serious diplomatic concern, with his posts now undermining regional relations and causing anxiety among embassies.

    1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 30 June

  1. BOA Kenya and JCB Ganatra launch 90pc machinery financing scheme

    Bank of Africa Kenya and Ganatra Plant and Equipment, the sole authorised JCB dealer in Kenya and Uganda, have signed a memorandum of understanding to provide construction and agricultural businesses with asset financing covering up to 90 per cent of the cost of new machinery over a 60-month repayment period.

    30 June 2026 · Capital News

  2. US Senator calls for Uganda security review after media closure

    US Senator Jim Risch, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, called for a review of Washington's security relationship with Uganda, saying that General Muhoozi Kainerugaba's closure of media outlets makes him and the military unfit partners for the US. Risch was responding to the closure of NTV Uganda and Daily Monitor Newspaper, owned by Nation Media Group.

    30 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Uganda dissidents face trial as president's son expands power

    Trials of two Ugandan government critics are resuming Tuesday as General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the 52-year-old son of President Yoweri Museveni and head of the army, intensifies a crackdown on activists and independent media. Analysts say he has become the dominant force in the country in recent weeks, with repeated statements that he intends to succeed his 81-year-old father.

    30 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. Uganda's military chief intensifies crackdown on government critics

    General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the 52-year-old son of President Yoweri Museveni and head of the army, has ordered the arrest of leading activists and politicians in recent weeks and shut down the main independent media group. Trials of two government critics, including opposition leader Kizza Besigye and his lawyer Erias Lukwago, were set to resume, with analysts saying Kainerugaba has become the dominant force in the country.

    30 June 2026 · The Standard

  5. US Senator calls for Uganda security ties review after media closure

    US Senator Jim Risch called for a review of the US-Uganda security relationship following General Muhoozi Kainerugaba's closure of NTV Uganda and Daily Monitor, saying attacks on free speech raised concerns over Muhoozi's suitability to lead Uganda's military. Kenya Editors Guild and East African Press Councils condemned the move, with Kenya Editors Guild President Zubeidah Kananu stating that "a free press is indispensable to democracy" and must be protected.

    30 June 2026 · The Standard

Monday 29 June

  1. Uganda military chief orders shutdown of Nation Media outlets

    Uganda's military chief ordered the shutdown of NTV Uganda, the Daily Monitor, and other Nation Media Group outlets on June 28, 2026, with armed soldiers surrounding the offices in Kampala, in what is described as part of an escalating regional crackdown on independent media across East Africa.

    29 June 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 28 June

  1. Uganda's CDF declares power to shut media houses

    Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces General Muhoozi Kainerugaba declared that President Museveni granted him authority to shut down any media house, invoking those powers to force NTV Uganda, Spark TV and Daily Monitor off air. The general announced that all critical coverage of Uganda's leadership would henceforth require clearance from his office.

    28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Uganda's military chief shuts down major media outlets

    Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces Muhoozi Kainerugaba has forced the shutdown of NTV Uganda, Spark TV, and Daily Monitor following an overnight security operation at Nation Media Group offices in Kampala. The crackdown came after Muhoozi posted on X that he had approval to close the outlets, stating the action targets "bad stories" about the country's leadership.

    28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Uganda army chief orders shutdown of major media outlets

    Uganda's military head Muhoozi Kainerugaba ordered the closure of NTV Uganda, the Daily Monitor, and other outlets operated by Nation Media Group, stating he does not believe in a free press. The Daily Monitor reported being under "military siege" with armed soldiers stationed outside its offices.

    28 June 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 27 June

  1. Bookshops must adapt to survive changing consumer habits

    An opinion piece argues that bookshops' declining back-to-school sales stem not mainly from economic struggle but from their failure to innovate and adapt to changing consumer habits and a transformed book market.

    27 June 2026 · The Standard

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