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Global leaders honour Raila Odinga, describing him as a towering beacon of democracy

By Alexander Mackey Okori Global leaders from across all political divide have eulogised the former Kenya’s Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga as a towering beacon of democracy and the epitome of selflessness, terming him a leader who put his country…

Raila Odinga, Who Contested for Kenya’s Presidency Five Times, Dies at 80

By Admin Former Prime Minister of Kenya died on Wednesday morning in Koothattukulam in Kerala’s Ernakulam district following a cardiac arrest during his daily morning walk, police and hospital authorities said. Odinga, 80, collapsed during a morning walk within the premises of…

Late Penalties Crush Uganda’s World Cup Playoff Hopes in Dramatic Algerian Comeback

By Admin Uganda’s hopes of making history with a World Cup playoff berth were brutally dashed on Tuesday night after two late penalties handed Algeria a dramatic comeback win, ending the Cranes’ qualification dream. The Cranes, who needed nothing short of victory…

Government Releases Shs 18.43 Trillion for Second Quarter of 2025/2026 Financial Year

By Admin The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has released Shs 18.43 trillion to government institutions for the second quarter of the 2025/26 financial year. This bringings total disbursements to Shs 38.61 trillion accounting for 53.4 percent of the approved…

Madagascar’s military seizes power after weeks of political turmoil

“We have taken the power,” Colonel Michael Randrianirina said in a national broadcast. President Rajoelina had fled the country as protests escalated over the weekend. Madagascar’s military has taken charge of the Indian Ocean island after President Andry Rajoelina fled abroad during a…

Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina pictured last week - he has not been seen since last Wednesday

Madagascar’s embattled leader broadcasts on Facebook, warns of attempted coup

Madagascar’s embattled President Andry Rajoelina has said he is sheltering in a “safe place” after an attempt on his life, following weeks of protests calling for him to quit. In a live broadcast to the nation on Facebook, Rajoelina, 51, said “a…

UCC equips Kotido PDM SACCO leaders with tablets to enhance operations

By Bondry Kilenga In a bid to promote digital literacy, financial inclusion, and hasten loan disbursement, the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), has distributed tablets to leaders of Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations (SACCOs) under the Parish Development Model (PDM) in Kotido District…

A spate of Night Banditry in Kaabong Sparks Fear of a Return to Dark Past

By Alexander Mackey Okori The increasing incidents of armed Karamojong thieves bushwhacking people at night have sparked fear among the residents and leaders in Kaabong district, prompting calls for urgent security intervention. The thugs reportedly stage illegal roadblocks on the roads at…

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