The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called for Vigilance in Kenya after a second person tested positive for the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola. The second patient, a 39-year-old man, is a relative of Kenya’s first Ebola patient, who died in hospital on October 5. He had been placed in quarantine as a contact of the…
East African Community (EAC) member states have adopted a 10-year tourism marketing strategy aimed at promoting the region as a single destination, increasing international visitor numbers and expanding economic opportunities from tourism. The EAC Tourism Marketing Strategy (2027-2036) will guide joint efforts to market the region’s natural attractions and cultural heritage through digital campaigns, strategic…
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The High Court in Moroto has adjourned three parliamentary election petitions to allow lawyers more time to prepare affidavits and file written submissions, citing their tight schedules as they handle multiple election disputes across the country. The petitions involve Bokora County MP Emmanuel Ilukol, whose victory is being challenged by John Bosco Ngoya; Nakapiripirit District…
The 2026 Regional Focus of the Global Report on Food Crises, published by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD).The report estimates that 2.1 million people in Uganda faced high levels of acute food insecurity during the assessment period from August 2025 to February 2026. This compares with 3.4 million people identified in 2025, when Uganda…
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Former Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Joseph Kabila has formed a new political-military coalition bringing together leaders of the M23/AFC rebel movement, placing himself at the helm of an organisation that says it intends to challenge President Félix Tshisekedi’s government, including through armed force. The new coalition, known as the Front for the Refoundation…
School fees disputes and morning rains disrupted the start of the 2026 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examinations on Monday, with some candidates facing the threat of being locked out over unpaid balances while headteachers in several districts struggled to collect examination papers on time. At Mother Land Academy in Nabweru, candidate Gift Winnie Nalukwago…
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