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Former Simba CEO Appointed as Rwanda’s Sports Secretary

François Régis Uwayezu, a seasoned administrator with a diverse career in sports and public service, has been appointed as the Permanent Secretary in Rwanda’s Ministry of Sports. This announcement, made by Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente on December 20, 2024, follows …
December 21, 2024

Two Ugandans Remanded For Insulting President Museveni

Two Ugandan citizens have been remanded to prison over allegations of insulting President Yoweri Museveni, his wife Janet Museveni, and their son General Muhoozi Kainerugaba on social media. The accused, David Ssengozi, known on TikTok as “Lucy Choice,” aged 21, …
November 13, 2024

Mandatory National ID Now Required For Marriages In Uganda

Ugandans will now be required to possess a National Identification Number (NIN) to legally marry, following a directive from the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB). This applies to all marriage types in Uganda, including civil, customary, and religious unions. The …
October 2, 2024

Rwanda Confirms First Cases of Marburg Virus

The Ministry of Health in Rwanda has confirmed the first cases of the Marburg virus, a serious illness that poses significant health risks. This announcement came yesterday, marking a concerning development in the region. While specific figures regarding the number …
September 28, 2024

Ugandan Athlete Succumbs to Injuries After Fire Incident

Ugandan marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei, 33, has tragically passed away after suffering critical injuries in a brutal fire attack allegedly carried out by her boyfriend. The incident, which occurred outside her residence in Eldoret, Kenya, left the athlete with severe …
September 5, 2024

Kagame Plans Church Tax to Curb Exploitation

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has announced a proposal to introduce a tax on church collections, responding to growing concerns about the exploitation of vulnerable populations by some religious leaders. Kagame highlighted the rapid increase in churches across Rwanda, many of …
August 24, 2024

EAC Calls for Action Against Mpox Outbreak

The East African Community (EAC) has issued a call to its eight member states to intensify public education on the prevention and protection against mpox (monkeypox) following a recent outbreak in Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo …
July 31, 2024
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