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Ssenyonyi Derrick wins East African Tourism Innovator Award
KAMPALA — Ugandan content creator and tourism storyteller Ssenyonyi Derrick has been…
“Where it began”: Winnie Byanyima on her Manchester engineering years
Winnie Byanyima has reflected on her academic journey at the University of…
Mr & Miss Cavendish 2026 crowned in colourful ceremony
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‘Back to the Source – The Nile’ documentary returns home for Kampala premiere
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Security
Ggaba daycare trial resumes after Okello’s health scare
Kampala, April 15, 2026 — Proceedings in the high-profile Ggaba daycare murder case resumed Wednesday after a brief interruption, with suspect Christopher Okello returning to court following a one-hour adjournment requested by his defence team. The court had temporarily halted the session after Okello’s lawyers informed the presiding magistrate that their client was unwell and unable to proceed with the hearing at the time. After the short break, Okello was escorted back into the makeshift courtroom in Ggaba, accompanied by his legal representatives, allowing proceedings to continue under tight security and heightened public interest. Tense atmosphere as trial continues The…
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Ssenyonyi Derrick wins East African Tourism Innovator Award
KAMPALA — Ugandan content creator and tourism storyteller Ssenyonyi Derrick has been named Tourism Innovator of the Year at the East African Youth Awards, earning recognition for his efforts in promoting regional travel and authentic African storytelling. The announcement was made on the official platforms of the awards body, which celebrates outstanding young achievers across East Africa in sectors such as tourism, business, arts, and social impact. In a message shared following the win, Ssenyonyi described the recognition as a collective achievement, dedicating it to supporters across the region, including Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, and Rwanda. “This award does not belong…
