Uganda: NUP Endorses Johnmary Ssebuufu for KCCA Speakership
[Nile Post] The National Unity Platform has endorsed Johnmary Ssebuufu to contest for the position of Speaker of the Kampala Capital City Authority council.
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Uganda: Over 60,000 Leaders Face Punishment Over Undeclared Assets, Says IGG
[Nile Post] More than 60,000 public officers and politicians are set to face punishment after failure to declare their wealth to the Inspectorate of Government by April,30.
Uganda: Kawempe Court Sets June 5 Ruling On Mandatory Bail Bid for Mufumbiro
[Nile Post] The Kawempe Chief Magistrates Court sitting at Kanyanya has set June 5 to rule on a mandatory bail application filed by lawyers representing Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro, who is facing charges related to alleged incitement to violence.
Uganda: Ministers Set to Be Dropped, Moved in New Cabinet
[Nile Post] President Museveni is expected to constitute a new cabinet in coming hours as he begins his latest term, setting the stage for a reshuffle shaped by performance records, political balance, and strategic appointments across government.
Kenya: Ndindi Nyoro Urges VAT Cuts, Levy Removal to Lower Fuel Prices
[Capital FM] Under the latest monthly review published on Thursday, super petrol prices rose by Sh16.65 per litre while diesel jumped by Sh46.29, pushing retail prices in Nairobi to Sh214.25 for petrol and Sh242.92 for diesel.
Kenya: Ndindi Nyoro Proposes VAT Cuts, Levy Removal to Lower Fuel Prices Below Sh190
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former House Budget Committee Chair Ndindi Nyoro has proposed an urgent three-pronged intervention to bring fuel prices below Sh190 per litre after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced sharp increases in pump prices effective Friday.
Kenya: Wave of Staff Exits Looms At Deputy President's Office Ahead of 2027 Elections
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A wave of resignations is expected at the Office of the Deputy President as senior officials warn that dozens of staff members are preparing to leave public service ahead of the 2027 General Election, prompting an additional Sh95.4 million allocation for gratuity payments.
Celebrating a mentor: Comrade Segun Osoba, By Jibrin Ibrahim
Yesterday, we lost a comrade, mentor, friend and teacher, Dr Ṣẹ́gun Òṣọbà. He was a patriot and socialist who was deeply committed to Nigeria. He was 92 years old and passed on peacefully at his Ijẹbu-Ode residence yesterday morning. I last met Dr Osoba in 2015 when I attended his 80th birthday cele
Nigeria: Many Feared Abducted As Boko Haram Invades School in Borno Village
[Vanguard] An unspecified number of students of Mussa Primary and Junior Secondary School in Askira-Uba Local Government Area of Borno State are feared to have been abducted when some armed members of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists invaded their school premises in the early hours of Friday.
Nigeria: 'Why I Sold My Mansions in the Us, UK' - Aliko Dangote
[Premium Times] Dangote, Africa's richest man, also shared insights into his lifestyle choices and disciplined routine.