UNHCR calls for long-term funding to address refugee crises
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has urged a major rethink in the financing of refugee programmes, highlighting that the rising number of people in prolonged displacement is…
Shell stations in Kenya hit by fuel shortages
Nairobi, Kenya — Several Shell-branded fuel stations across Kenya are experiencing temporary fuel shortages, with distributor Vivo Energy attributing the disruption to a recent surge in demand. In a statement,…
IGG starts valuation of 17 properties seized from corrupt officials
Kampala, Uganda — The Inspectorate of Government has commenced the valuation of 17 properties recovered from corrupt public officials, in a move aimed at facilitating their disposal and recovery of…
12 million Ugandans living in abject poverty
Kampala — At least 12.4 million Ugandans are living in multidimensional poverty, according to newly released data from the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), highlighting deep inequalities in access to…
Molly Katanga shows court marital battle scars
The High Court in Kampala has begun hearing the defence of Molly Katanga, widow and prime suspect in the killing of businessman Henry Katanga, in a case that has drawn…
