Kenya writes to Uganda after 2 Kenyan activists are abducted in Kampala: "Take action"

Kenya lodged a formal protest with Uganda, demanding answers over the alleged abduction of two activists in Kampala A diplomatic letter from the Kenyan High Commission said Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo were seized by armed men in Kireka on October...

Uganda holds tourism roadshow in Mauritius

Port Louis, Mauritius | THE INDEPENDENT | Martin Mugarra, Minister of State for Tourism, has led the country’s delegation to the 1st Uganda Tourism Roadshow in Mauritius organized by the Uganda High Commission Dar-Es-Salaam. The two day event,...

Immigration Judge Denies Asylum Bid of Kilmar Abrego Garcia

In Baltimore, a federal immigration judge has denied a bid for asylum by Maryland father Kilmar Abrego Garcia — though Abrego Garcia has 30 days to appeal the ruling. The judge dismissed Abrego Garcia’s argument that he faced “imminent removal to...

CPA Gloria Tuhaise Wakooba named Uganda’s CPA of the Year as ICPAU celebrates a decade of honouring excellence

CPA Gloria Tuhaise Wakooba displays her award, flanked by her husband Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The 2025 Accountancy Service Awards lit up Kampala with celebration and inspiration as the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of...

Kenya writes to Uganda over seized activists linked to opposition party

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 4 — Kenya has written to Uganda seeking information on the whereabouts of two Kenyans allegedly abducted in Kampala on Wednesday. The Kenya High Commission in Kampala, in a note on Thursday, requested the Ugandan Ministry of...

Nigeria-Uganda movie stakeholders connect for African film development

In a bid to foster collaboration and propel the growth of African cinema, Nigerian movie stars and their Ugandan counterparts are sparking a renewed synergy that will explore opportunities in film development across not just between the two...

Immigration Judge Rejects Kilmar Abrego Garcia's Asylum Bid

Authored by Aldgra Fredly via The Epoch Times, An immigration judge in Maryland on Oct. 1 rejected a motion filed by Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s attorneys to reopen his 2019 petition for asylum in the United States. Abrego Garcia, an illegal immigrant...

Ugandan Christian Murdered by His Own Muslim Brother After Converting

The Bible warns that following Jesus Christ comes at a high cost — and may even attract the ire of one’s own family. One young man in Uganda learned that truth just one day after his conversion to Christianity. Akram Kairoki, a high school student...

Babu Owino asks Mudavadi to bring back Kenyan activists detained in Uganda: "Pigia Museveni simu"

Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has called on Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi to secure the release of Kenyans detained in Uganda The MP made the demand during the burial of former Rongo MP Dalmas Otieno in Migori county, stressing it was wrong for Kenyans...

Ugandan anti-LGBTQ pastor uses Charlie Kirk murder to sell books

Ugandan homophobe Martin Ssempa echoes allegations of right-wing Americans. Pastor Martin Ssempa (Photo courtesy of the Monitor) Pastor Martin Ssempa, Uganda’s most prominent homophobic cleric, has been using the murder of American right-wing...

Kenya seeks Uganda's help to trace Njagi, Oyoo allegedly abducted in Kampala

Activist Bob Njagi. [File, Standard] The Kenyan High Commission in Kampala is in talks with the Ugandan government to help trace Bob Njangi and Nicholas Oyoo who were allegedly abducted in Ugandan. In a statement seen by The Standard, the...

How to build an emergency fund in Uganda

By Martin Mulindwa Seguya In an unpredictable economy, a financial safety net is more vital than ever. A reasonably stocked emergency fund is essential for weathering life’s unexpected storms without falling into a cycle of debt. While saving may...

October 3 Uganda Martyrs Bean Dinner |

A Soulicious Ham and Bean Dinner will be held at Uganda Martyrs Catholic Church, 3rd & Choctaw in Okmulgee, on Friday, Oct. 3, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The meal will include a bountiful serving of ham n’ beans, coleslaw, cornbread and dessert for...

Gov’t moves to secure release of two Kenyan activists abducted in Uganda

A photo of Kenyan activists Nicholas Oyoo and Bob Njagi. Photo/courtesy Audio By Vocalize The government of Kenya has called on Ugandan authorities to urgently investigate and secure the release of two Kenyan nationals who were allegedly abducted...

Immigration Judge Denies Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s Bid For Asylum In The U.S.

LOADINGERROR LOADING The judge in Baltimore on Wednesday rejected an application to reopen Abrego Garcia’s 2019 asylum case, but that is not the final word. Abrego Garcia has 30 days to appeal to the Board of Immigration Appeals. The Salvadoran...

US immigration judge rejects Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s asylum request, 30-day window to appeal opens

A US immigration judge has denied Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s request to reopen his 2019 asylum case. The Salvadoran national, who has an American wife and children, was previously deported to El Salvador in error and returned to the US in June. He now...

Kenya Presses Uganda for Answers on Whereabouts of Abducted Activists

Kenya has formally reached out to Ugandan authorities following reports that two Kenyan activists, Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo, were abducted in Kampala on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. The two activists were said to have been in Uganda for a...

First woman appointed leader of Church of England

Britain appointed Sarah Mullally as the new Archbishop of Canterbury on Friday, the first time a woman has been named leader of the Church of England in the 1,400 year history of the role. Ms Mullally also becomes the ceremonial head of some 85...

Sarah Mullally becomes the first woman tasked to lead the Anglican Church

Sarah Mullally was appointed as the new Archbishop of Canterbury on Friday, becoming the first woman to lead the Church of England in the 1,400-year history of the role. Mullally, 63, has served as Bishop of London since 2018 and has previously...

Mansukh Mandaviya strengthens global partnership, holds bilateral meetings with Uganda, Malaysia and PERKESO Leadership

Union Minister for Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, held 'productive bilateral meetings' with the President of the International Social Security Association (ISSA) and delegations from Malaysia and Uganda on the...