East Africa
League of East African Directors set to host 2nd annual convention
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List of Ugandans nominated in the East Africa Arts Entertainment Awards 2023
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Museveni Apologizes for Gen. Muhoozi's Tweets on Overthrowing Kenya
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Shock as MP collapses in Parliament
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National
EALA Nominations come to an end with 28 candidates ready to face off
Nominations for the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) have been concluded today Tuesday with 28 candidates officially nominated to compete for Uganda’s nine slots.
Story by Mukama Evart
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East Africa
President Museveni among 20 presidents in Kenya for Ruto Inauguration
The President posted a message on his social media accounts indicating that he would attend the swearing-in of his recently declared comrade. He set off at approximately 9:30 am aboard the Uganda Airbus
Story by Businge Brian Franco
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East Africa
Bobi Wine, Besigye part of 36-Man Delegation Observer Team Deployed to Monitor Kenyan Polls
The duo is part of a 36-man team of observers under Brentthrust foundation, led by former Ethiopian Prime Minister Haliemariam Desalgen.
Story by Businge Brian Franco
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National
Several youths arrested for taking part in Monday protests in Busoga sub region
The rowdy youth went about erecting barricades to block traffic from moving in either direction to avoid movement linking surrounding districts to Jinja city, as part of their ongoing protests against the skyrocketing commodity prices
Story by Mukama Evart
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East Africa
President Calls on EAC to Adopt Cleaner Energy as Fuel Prices Soar
President Museveni said that there is no way a country or region could achieve prosperity if it doesn’t solve the issue of market size.
Story by Businge Brian Franco
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National
DP's Norbert Mao will NOT Resign as Party President
The Democratic Party President also newly appointed Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister Norbert Mao has revealed that he does not intend to hand over the presidency, as he takes over his new role in the NRM-led government.
Story by Mukama Evart
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National
23 aggrieved NRM EALA Aspirants Write to Party after Being Side Kicked
A total of 23 disgruntled members of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) have written to the Party’s Electoral commission over unfair East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) selections
Story by Businge Brian Franco
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National
Minister Baryomunsi tasks Ugandans to Learn Swahili as Cabinet makes Language Mandatory in schools
In 2016, the then East African Affairs Minister, Shem Bageine said Swahili would be compulsory from primary to University level effective 2018 but this failed to be achieved
Story by Businge Brian Franco
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National
Kiswahili to become Uganda’s National Language
Uganda will begin using Kiswahili as the national language, and it will be introduced as a compulsory subject at the primary and secondary school levels across the country, the government has decided.
Story by Mukama Evart
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National
EAC joint forces to deploy in War torn region Eastern DRC
A meeting held by the Heads of State of the East African Community has decided to ensure immediate deployment of regional soldiers in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Story by Mukama Evart
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East Africa
Is East Africa the continent’s next petroleum province?
In 2022, an initial investment of $3b (Shs10 trillion) is expected, as the country plans to achieve her first oil expected at the beginning of 2025, according to the Petroleum Authority of Uganda.
Story by Businge Brian Franco
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National
FDC welcomes Democratic Republic of Congo to the EAC bloc
The Democratic Republic of Congo, DRC joining the East African Community is a business opportunity for Ugandans, the Forum for Democratic Change party says.
Story by Mukama Evart
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