Kenyan authorities have arrested a 33-year-old man suspected of playing a key role in recruiting Kenyan nationals to fight in the Russia–Ukraine war, officials said. The suspect was detained near Kenya’s border with Ethiopia after returning from a trip to Russia and allegedly attempting to flee the country, according to government statements.Alleged Recruitment Network Kenyan…
Excitement is mounting across East Africa following strong indications that Ugandan music legend Jose Chameleone and Tanzanian Bongo Flava superstar Diamond Platnumz are on the verge of releasing a joint single titled “Kwata Kiwato.” Leaked snippets circulating online over the past few days — around February 25–27, 2026 — suggest that the high-energy track blends…
Makerere University’s latest graduation ceremony was marked by high-profile recognitions and messages of inspiration, as business leaders and academics took centre stage during a vibrant event in Kampala. According to posts by Vice Chancellor Barnabas Nawangwe, the ceremony saw the university’s Chancellor, Crispus Kiyonga, confer a degree upon King Ceasor Mulenga, the Chancellor of King…
The Government of Uganda has launched a UGX 248 billion (approximately $67 million) second phase of renovations at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole, as the country intensifies preparations to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The Ministry of Education and Sports signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the UPDF Engineering Brigade to undertake…
Kenya’s First Daughter, Charlene Ruto, has described her latest visit to Uganda as a homecoming, referring to President Yoweri Museveni and First Lady Janet Museveni as her “Ugandan grandparents” following high-level engagements in Kampala and Entebbe this week. In a post shared on X, Ruto said she had a “cheerful and robust engagement” with the…