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Divorce cases rise in Uganda
KAMPALA — The Ugandan Judiciary reported a persistent wave of divorce petitions, prompting a strategic shift toward Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in the 2024/2025 judicial year. Despite a marginal decline in filings compared to the previous year, legal experts and judicial officers are raising alarms over the “lack of resilience” in modern marriages and the…
Tyla wins second Grammy award
South African pop star Tyla has won the Grammy Award for Best African Music Performance at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, held on February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles, marking her second victory in the category. The 24-year-old singer took home the award for her hit single “Push 2 Start,” beating strong competition from top…
Rotary International President Francesco Arezzo coming to Uganda
Uganda is hosting Rotary International President Francesco Arezzo, a visit that leaders within the Rotary fraternity say underscores the country’s growing influence and strategic importance within the global Rotary movement. Arezzo will be in Uganda from February 20-22, 2026. The visit was confirmed on Thursday by Emmanuel Katongole, a Ugandan Rotarian, who announced the development…
Ghana approves passport for American YouTuber IShowSpeed
Ghana has approved the issuance of a Ghanaian passport to popular American YouTuber and streamer IShowSpeed, real name Darren Watkins Jr., following his recent visit to the country at the tail end of his viral “Speed Does Africa” tour. The announcement was made in late January 2026 by Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto…
Alan Kasujja appointed Uganda Media Centre boss
President Yoweri Museveni has appointed veteran journalist Alan Kasujja as the new Executive Director of the Uganda Media Centre. In a letter dated December 27, 2025, addressed to the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Museveni said he had already approved Kasujja’s appointment following earlier discussions between the two. “I was not aware…