Uganda
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Ugandan Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei has died after she was severely burned by her partner over an alleged land dispute. The marathon runner, 33, was taken to hospital in Kenya after she was doused in petrol by her boyfriend on Sunday, police said. The Ugandan Athletics Federation posted on X: “We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of…
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Norway has officially closed its embassy in Uganda, marking the end of 19 years of diplomatic presence in the east African country. The embassy posted on its official handle on X, formerly Twitter, Friday, saying that the country’s flag had been formerly lowered. “It is with mixed emotions as we lower the Norwegian flag for…
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The Ugandan military said on Sunday that it has captured the commander of the rebel group Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) responsible for improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and rescued nine abductees in a joint operation in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The Ugandan troops, together with their Congolese counterparts, captured Anywari Al Iraq…
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At least six South Sudanese nationals were killed in a fire outbreak in the Ugandan capital of Kampala, a police spokesperson said here on Wednesday. A fire engulfed the residence of Bakita Atyang, a South Sudanese national at Mulanda B, Kisubi, resulting in the loss of six young lives at about 1:00 a.m. Wednesday, Luke…
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In the China-Uganda Friendship Hospital in the Ugandan capital of Kampala, 40-year-old Naome Kayongo joins the queue, a familiar ritual in her journey toward healing. She is among a growing number of patients seeking acupuncture, a traditional Chinese therapy, hoping to restore movement to her paralyzed right hand. Each needle inserted into Kayongo’s body symbolizes…
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Uganda is seeing growing interest in bamboo, a perennial plant cultivated in many parts of the world. In rural communities, bamboo, a hardy plant that can grow almost anywhere, can be burned for fuel, reducing reliance on dwindling forest reserves of eucalyptus and other natural resources. Local businesses can also process it into products ranging…
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A group of elephants have escaped from a park in Uganda and killed two people before destroying crops. According to police, the incident took place in Queen Elizabeth National Park, located in the western district of Kasese, around 278 kilometers (172 miles) from the capital Kampala. “The elephants moved from the park to a neighboring…
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The United States Government on Friday announced a ban targeting Ugandan officials, citing human rights abuses and corruption. The Department of State said it is taking steps to impose visa restrictions under Section 212(a)(3)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The Joe Biden administration noted that the U.S. government will continue to evaluate additional actions under…
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Idi Amin, who died on 16 August, 2003 is best known as a debauchee. The late Ugandan military president is regarded as Africa’s worst despots. His harem was full of women during his Presidency and he sired hundreds of children purposefully., having thought of living behind him a whole tribe known by his name. Officially…
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Idi Amin once wanted to change the name of Uganda to IDI because he thought he could do anything with Uganda. Everybody was afraid to challenge that decision except one man close to him. His name was Prince. He said: “Your Excellency Sir, do you know Cyprus?” Idi Amin asked, “What has Cyprus got to…
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Uganda’s President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni recently declared kitchen as a “forbidden place” for men. Image: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni President Museveni’s statement received huge criticisms in the media because cooking is a basic life skill, and it is more so for the fact that we live in the 21st century when gender stereotypes have…
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Everyday for the thief, one day for the owner, they always say. Media reports confirm there was drama in Masindi town in Kenya yet again after a swarm of bees attacked a man suspected to have stolen household items from a resident of Kijura north cell in Masindi District. Fred Musiime, a resident of Masindi…
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Uganda Rugby Cranes, winners of Africa Rugby Championship, retained the trophy on 7 October, 2017 after beating Zimbabwe 10-7 to qualify for next year’s World Cup in San Francisco and the upcoming Commonwealth games to be played in Australia. Ugandans and rugby lovers, although excited with the historic achievement, have frowned at disappearance of three…
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