President-elect Trump Appoints Elon Musk to Lead New “Department of Government Efficiency
By Nakiwala Barbra U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Elon Musk and Republican businessman Vivek Ramaswamy to co-lead the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The advisory body, which…
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby Resigns Amid Church Abuse Scandal, Calling for Reform and Accountability
By Nakiwala Barbra Archbishop Justin Welby announced his resignation as the head of the Church of England, just days after the release of a harrowing report detailing the Church’s longstanding…
Trump Taps John Ratcliffe for CIA Chief, Bypassing Expected Pick Kash Patel
President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday his choice of former National Intelligence Director John Ratcliffe as the next director of the Central Intelligence Agency, surprising many who anticipated the role would…
President Museveni Urges Kisoro to Back NRM’s Kabagyeni for Stability and Development
President Yoweri Museveni, who doubles as the National Chairman of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), has called on Kisoro residents to cast their votes for NRM candidate Rose Kabagyeni in…
Omukama Solomon Iguru I Receives Hero’s Welcome in Bunyoro After Recovery from Illness
The Omukama of Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom, Dr. Solomon Gafabusa Iguru I, made an emotional return to his palace in Hoima after three weeks of medical treatment in Kampala, bringing joy…
Uganda’s 2025/26 Budget Projections Emphasize Fiscal Discipline and Long-Term Growth Amidst Reduced Spending
Uganda's government has set the budget projection for the 2025/26 fiscal year at Shs57.4 trillion—a significant reduction from the current year’s Shs72.1 trillion. The announcement, made by Ramathan Ggoobi, Permanent…
Kremlin Denies Reported Trump-Putin Call Warning Against Escalation in Ukraine
The Kremlin has dismissed claims of a phone conversation between US President-elect Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, in which Trump was reportedly said to have warned Putin against…
Police Warn Travelers of Rising Sedative Robberies on Upcountry Buses
Ugandan police have launched an investigation into a surge of robberies targeting upcountry bus passengers who are sedated and robbed of valuables. Authorities urge travelers to exercise caution as the…
Nyege Nyege Festival Sparks Moral and Economic Debate Among Ugandan Leader
As the Nyege Nyege Festival prepares to return to Jinja from November 14-17, religious leaders in Uganda’s Busoga region have intensified their opposition, arguing the event promotes values at odds…
Violent Attacks on Israeli Football Fans in Amsterdam Spark Outrage; 62 Arrested Amid Rising Tensions
By Nakiwala Barbra Israeli football fans faced violent attacks in central Amsterdam following a Europa League match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Ajax, prompting riot police intervention and condemnation from…
