Former Prime Minister of Kenya Raila Odinga dies in India

Raila Odinga, former Prime Minister of Kenya, died at an Ayurvedic eye hospital-cum-research centre at Koothattukulam in Ernakulam district of Kerala on Wednesday (October 15, 2025) at the age of 80. He suffered a cardiac failure during his morning walk on the campus. The death occurred around 9 a.m, according to the authorities of Sreedhareeyam […]

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Pallaso Set To Release Revolutionary Song

Musician Pius Mayanja, popularly known as Pallaso, has revealed that he is currently working on a revolutionary song inspired by the ongoing struggle for change in Uganda. The singer, who recently returned to the National Unity Platform (NUP) after parting ways with the ruling party’s camp, has been actively performing at several of Bobi Wine’s […]

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NUP willing to join IPOD in a dramatic twist of events

The National Unity Platform (NUP) has formally written to the Inter-Party Organisation for Dialogue (IPOD) Secretariat, expressing its intention to sign the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) required for membership, in compliance with the recent amendments to the Political Parties and Organisations Act (2005). In a letter addressed to the Secretary to the Council of the […]

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Museveni Meets Lango Cultural Leaders, Calls for Promotion of Local Language and Wealth Creation

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni yesterday met with the Lango Paramount Chief (Won Nyaci), Eng. Dr. Michael Moses Odongo Okune, and a delegation of clan leaders at State House Entebbe to discuss issues of cultural preservation, education, health, and community transformation. President Museveni warmly welcomed the cultural leaders, commending their efforts in maintaining peace and unity […]

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Uganda and Kenya Launch 4th Annual Coast Tourism Conference in Mombasa

The Uganda Consulate in Mombasa, in collaboration with key tourism stakeholders from Uganda and Kenya, has officially launched preparations for the 4th Uganda–Kenya Coast Tourism Conference, Exhibition, and Familiarization (Fam) Trip. Scheduled for October 27–29, 2025, at the Ocean Beach Resort & Spa in Malindi, Kilifi County, the event will operate under the theme “Leveraging […]

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Tusker Lite Rwenzori Marathon 2025 Unites Global Runners in Uganda’s Scenic Heartland

As dawn breaks over the snow-capped Rwenzori Mountains on August 23, 2025, over 6,000 runners from 33 countries will gather in Kasese for the fourth edition of the Tusker Lite Rwenzori Marathon, a vibrant celebration of sport, tourism, and community. This World Athletics-certified event, set against the breathtaking backdrop of Uganda’s “Mountains of the Moon,” […]

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Itanda Falls Emerging as Uganda’s Premier Adventure Destination

Itanda Falls, located 27 kilometers from Jinja along the White Nile, is rapidly gaining prominence as Uganda’s top adventure tourism hotspot, drawing thrill-seekers and nature enthusiasts to its powerful rapids and cultural significance. As Uganda’s tourism sector aims to reach $1.9 billion in revenue by 2028, Itanda Falls is poised to play a pivotal role […]

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Arsenal Edge Manchester United 1-0 in Premier League Opener

Arsenal secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford in the opening round of the 2025-26 Premier League season, capitalizing on a costly error by United’s goalkeeper to claim three crucial points in their title chase. The decisive moment came in the 13th minute when Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori rose to nod […]

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More than 40 missing after boat capsizes in Nigeria’s Sokoto

Rescuers are searching for more than 40 people who are missing after a boat capsized in Nigeria’s northwestern state of Sokoto, according to authorities. Nigeria’s National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) said on Sunday that its Sokoto operations office had deployed a response team to support rescue efforts following the “tragic boat mishap”. NEMA’s director general, […]

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