My father’s story is synonymous with the history of how successive regimes in Uganda tried to subvert Busoga kingdom
This article traces the genealogy of the mother of Charles Afunaduula-Ovuma Ngobi Isabirye, Mukyala Nabirye Takoba. She got married to Yakobo Wasedde Buganga Isabirye, of the Mulawa clan, who was a subcounty clerk and one of the few educated people of his time. They both belonged to and identified with a village called Bunafu in Ikumbya Subcounty of Luuka County (now Luuka District) on land given to Wasedde Buganga for his dedicated service to the colonial government.
Ministry teams up with Murang’a County in central Kenya to unlock sports, ecotourism potential
Murang’a County Governor Irungu Kang’ata noted that the county government has been positioning Murang’a as an investment destination and is now beginning to see results
Land disputes in Kenya’s coastal region persist as tycoon accused of hiring goons to evict residents from land he controversially acquired
The protracted legal battle involves 20 homeowners and the tycoon, who are all claiming possession of the land. The homeowners allege that the tycoon has hastily erected beacons and deployed hired goons to harass them and block access to their homes.
Congo and Rwanda-backed rebels agree to end decades-long conflict in eastern Congo via declaration of principles
Backed by neighbouring Rwanda, the M23 is the most prominent of more than 100 armed groups fighting for control in Congo’s mineral-rich east. With seven million people displaced in Congo, the UN has called the conflict in eastern Congo “one of the most protracted, complex, serious humanitarian crises on Earth.”
HIV response: Lenacapavir approved in Kenya and is set for from nest January
PrEP initiation refers to the process of starting someone on medication to prevent HIV infection before they are exposed to the virus. This typically involves assessing an individual’s risk factors, confirming they are HIV-negative and then prescribing and educating them on the appropriate PrEP regimen.
World at a crossroads as Africa is called to action in fight against HIV after US paused humanitarian support to developing nations
Much of the discussion at IAS 2025 focused on political will. With international funding under pressure – most notably, cuts to US HIV funding in early 2025 – African governments are being urged to lead with urgency. One of the most sobering realities of IAS 2025 was the impact of a political decision on the HIV response.
Private sector investment in Menengai geothermal project rises to Ksh36 billiona
The Menengai fields were developed by GDC, which is mandated with undertaking the capital-intensive work of exploration for geothermal steam and then developing viable fields by drilling production wells and building steam gathering systems.
‘East Africa should harmonise orthodox tea production to tap into expanding global market’
Uganda’s ambassador to Kenya, Amb Eunice Kigenyi said global demand for orthodox tea is growing at over six per cent annually, driven by wellness trends and consumer preferences for traceable and ethically produced goods.
KARLO invests in rice ratoon technology to push up Kenya’s output from current 183,000 tonnes per year
The director noted that KALRO has produced high yielding varieties of rice that are drought tolerant and that with some of the varieties, farmers are able to do direct seeding, while for others they are able to do a ratoon, where immediately they harvest the first crop of rice they only need to add fertilizer and harvest the second time from the ratoon.
CJ Koome kicks off judiciary staff hiring with judges, magistrates and kadhis given priority
According to Koome, the commission also acknowledges the gains made through the judiciary digitisation and automation agenda, including the nationwide roll-out of e-filing systems, which have significantly improved operational efficiency.
