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Kigali, Rwanda — In a move aimed at advancing Rwanda’s digital transformation agenda, Airtel Africa Foundation has entered into a partnership with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the Rwanda Information Society Authority (RISA), and Cisco to strengthen digital skills development across the country. The collaboration, under the Digital Transformation Centres (DTC) Initiative, focuses on closing the…

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New alliance targets Rwanda’s digital divide with free internet and skills training

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October 23, 2025 7:43pmOctober 23, 2025 7:43pm

21 aspirants cleared to battle for Masindi parliamentary seats

Masindi, Uganda — A total of 21 candidates have been nominated to contest for parliamentary seats in Masindi District following a two-day nomination exercise that began on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. The exercise was conducted by Masindi District Election Administrator and Returning Officer, Kastrovas Kakaire, at the Electoral Commission offices in Kijungu, Masindi. Day one…

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Politics

October 23, 2025 4:45pmOctober 23, 2025 4:45pm

Big names, new faces as MP nominations set 2026 race ablaze

On Day 2 of Uganda’s parliamentary nomination process, the country’s political landscape buzzed with energy yesterday as veteran politicians, government ministers, activists, entertainers, and first-time aspirants converged at various nomination centers across the country, vying for a seat in the esteemed legislative body. From comeback bids by political veterans to fresh faces promising reform, the…

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October 23, 2025 2:21pmOctober 23, 2025 2:21pm

Politics killing Ugandans on roads, youth leaders warn

Kampala, Uganda | A coalition of youth leaders from across Uganda’s major political parties has united under the Inter-Party Youth Platform (IYOP) to demand sweeping reforms in the country’s transport and road safety systems, following a tragic road crash that claimed 46 lives on the Kampala–Gulu Highway in the early hours of October 22, 2025….

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Politics killing Ugandans on roads, youth leaders warn

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October 22, 2025 11:03amOctober 22, 2025 11:03am

46 dead in Kampala–Gulu highway horror crash

At least 46 people have been confirmed dead and several others injured following a devastating road crash that occurred early Wednesday morning at Kitaleba Village, near Asili Farm, along the Kampala–Gulu Highway. According to a press statement issued by the Uganda Police Force, the crash occurred at around 12:15 a.m. and involved four motor vehicles, two…

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46 dead in Kampala–Gulu highway horror crash

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October 16, 2025 10:41amOctober 16, 2025 10:41am

Celebrating Uganda’s best storytellers: UNJA 2026 now open

Kampala, Uganda – Submissions are now open for the 12th Uganda National Journalism Awards (UNJA), an annual competition that recognises excellence and integrity in Ugandan media. The awards, organised by the African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME), invite entries from journalists and media houses across the country whose work was published or broadcast in 2025….

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Celebrating Uganda’s best storytellers: UNJA 2026 now open

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October 15, 2025 10:10amOctober 15, 2025 10:10am

Raila Odinga: A luminary departs — Kenya mourns its stalwart leader

Nairobi / New Delhi — Kenya, and indeed all of Africa, is in mourning today following the death of Raila Amolo Odinga, a towering figure in East African politics whose name was synonymous with struggle, resilience, and hope. He passed away in Kerala, India, at the age of 80, where he was receiving medical treatment….

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Raila Odinga: A luminary departs — Kenya mourns its stalwart leader

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October 14, 2025 4:27pmOctober 14, 2025 4:27pm

Government releases UGX 18.4 trillion to drive infrastructure, wages, and service delivery in Q2

Kampala, Uganda — The Government of Uganda has released UGX 18.43 trillion to Ministries, Departments, and Agencies for the second quarter (Q2) of the 2025/26 financial year, reinforcing its commitment to infrastructure development, wage payments, and improved service delivery. This brings total releases for the first half of the financial year to UGX 38.61 trillion,…

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Government releases UGX 18.4 trillion to drive infrastructure, wages, and service delivery in Q2

Politics

October 13, 2025 7:14pmOctober 13, 2025 7:14pm

Awadifor, Madi-Okollo! A new dawn for West Nile

Madi-Okollo, Uganda – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has pledged a renewed war on household poverty and deeper investment in social and economic infrastructure as he campaigns for another term in office. Speaking during his campaign tour of Madi-Okollo and Arua City, the President said government efforts were already transforming livelihoods under the Parish Development Model…

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Awadifor, Madi-Okollo! A new dawn for West Nile

Education

October 9, 2025 8:58amOctober 9, 2025 8:58am

Students turn ideas into impact at Educate Uganda Regional showcase

Masindi, Uganda — Nine schools from Masindi and Kiryandongo districts showcased their innovative school projects during the Educate Regional Exhibition held at Kabalega Secondary School, Masindi. The event, themed “Problem-Solving Mindset,” was organized by Educate Uganda, a non-governmental organization dedicated to empowering youth to become leaders and entrepreneurs across Africa. According to Ms. Kusiima Harriet,…

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