Sports
Rugby World Cup qualifiers: Kenya beats Uganda to proceed to semifinals
Kenya will take on the Zimbabwe Sables in the semifinals on Sunday, with Namibia and Algeria facing off in the other semi also on Sunday.
Uganda
News
Uganda to begin ethanol-petrol blending in 2026 to cut fuel imports
The Ministry said the biofuel will mainly be sourced from molasses, a sugar industry byproduct, making the initiative both renewable and locally viable.
Sports
Kenya Simbas name 28-man squad to compete for World Cup spot in Uganda
George Nyambua will captain the side just as he did during the recent tour of South Africa.
Sports
CAF releases CHAN schedule with Tanzania hosting first match, Kenya the final
Kenya is in group A which will be a tough nut to crack. They take on Morocco, Angola, DR Congo and Zambia in their group phase fixtures.
Business
EAC masks growing dependency with unity narrative
While bureaucratic structures and political summits abound, East Africans continue to question the everyday relevance of regional integration.
Global Affairs
World Bank resumes Uganda funding after two-year halt
The legislation, which includes severe penalties such as life imprisonment and the death penalty, prompted the global lender to halt new financial support in August 2023, citing conflicts with its core values.
Global Affairs
East Africa hunger crisis deepens with aid cuts, conflict and climate pressures
While international charity World Vision says communities have made strong gains in fighting these challenges, it warns that cuts to foreign aid are now putting years of progress at risk.
News
President Ruto seeks forgiveness over Tanzania tensions, Gen Z fallout
"If we have wronged you in any way, please forgive us. Our friends from Uganda, if we have wronged you in any way, please forgive us," Ruto said.
Global Affairs
Ugandan opposition MPs refuse to debate bills, claim process is controlled
Although opposition members initially appeared ready to debate, the leader of the opposition, Joel Ssenyonyi, suddenly declared that participating would be pointless.
Global Affairs
Uganda chimps self‑medicate with healing plants
This new research builds on earlier findings that chimpanzees choose specific plants to self-medicate.
Global Affairs
Bobi Wine pushes EU to act on Uganda’s rights abuses
He made the appeal during a private meeting with the EU mission in Kampala, followed by a media briefing on Monday.
Health and Wellness
Yellow fever outbreak hits Uganda
Uganda is tackling the yellow fever threat with nearly 4 million people vaccinated.