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The needy Muslim families in Tororo Municipality have received an assortment of food items just hours to the start of the Holy month of Ramadhan. The donation courtesy of Tororo Cement Limited and Alfa Auliers limited was given to 200 needy families drawn from the 10 mosques within the Municipality. The packages containing rice, sugar, posho, cooking oil and salt was worth 7.5 million shillings. The distribution exercise took place at Istiqama mosque at mile one along Tororo- Busia road on Tuesday. The Muslim leaders and the beneficiaries hailed Tororo cement limited and Alfa Auliiers limited for the positive gesture at this critical moment saying it will go along way in boosting them to kickstart the holy month of Ramadhan. Tororo cement limited has continued to support not only the Muslims but different communities through their various programs as part of their corporate social responsibility. Source:Juma Seyyid

Uganda went to the general elections on the 15 January 2026 through which the electorates were to choose who would lead them for the next five year [2026 - 2031] and Equally elect their members of Parliaments to the 12th Parliament of the Republic of Uganda. Eight Presidential Candidates were cleared to contest for the 2026 General Elections Namely:- President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni of the National Resistance Movement [NRM Party] Who was seeking a 7th elective term after shooting his way to power on the 26th January 1986, Major Gen Mugisha Gregory Muntu of the Alliance for National Transformation [ANT],Mr. Robert Kasibante of the National Peasants Party[NPP], Mr. Nandala Mafabi James Nathan of the Forum for Democratic Change[FDC], Mr. Mabirizi Joseph of Conservative Party[CP], Mr. Robert Sentamu Kyagulanyi of the National Unity Platform[NUP], Mr. Mubarak Munyagwa of Common Man's Party and Mr. Franc Bulira  of Revolutionary Peoples' Party[RPP] after a rather Much more policed Ca...

Nine people have been killed and at least 25 injured  in shootings at a school and home in British Columbia in western Canada, police say   Six victims were found dead inside Tumbler Ridge Secondary School, while a seventh person died on the way to the hospital The suspect's body was also found at the school with a self‑inflicted injury, officials say Two more people were found dead inside a residence nearby -  police believe the shootings are connected  but "are not in a position to provide that definitively." Authorities say they  know the attacker's identity but have not revealed their name and gender  - earlier, a shelter-in-place alert described the suspect as a "female in a dress with brown hair." Canada's Prime Minister  Mark Carney says he is "devastated"  by the "horrific shootings", while  British Columbia Premier David Eby  says officers' swift response meant the "tragedy was prevented from being significantly wors...

The President made the remarks on Sunday, 8th February  2026, in his message delivered by the Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa, during a memorial service for Rev. Sserwadda and thanksgiving for building the Church at Kanyeganyegye, Kashari, Mbarara District. According to President Museveni, like Jesus and Apostle Paul, Rev. Sserwadda understood the fact that people have both spiritual and physical needs. He also commended the late Rev. Sserwadda and his wife, Midresi Ndungi, for raising a wonderful family, anchored on Christian values and the fear of God. “Parents and guardians are the first teachers for any child. Children observe what their parents do and say, and, therefore, model their lives after their actions and words. This is why the family unit is important in society. It is the place where children are trained and mentored to be responsible and productive members of society,” he said. President Museveni added that he has been able to observe M...

Friday 6/02/2026/// Students, teachers, parents and the community of Iyolwa town council in West Budama South in Tororo District have a reason  to smile following the official handover of a newly constructed  Iyolwa Seed secondary school to the school administration. The handed over  project worth over 2.9 billion shillings was undertaken by Custom engineering limited includes 3 classroom blocks, Administration block, fully furnished science and ICT laboratories, multi purpose hall with a  stationed public address system, 3 block staff houses(2 units), 2 unit stance pit latrines for both boys and girls, adminstration pit latrine  and  installed power.  The handover ceremony was witnessed by various stakeholders including district leaders, the school's board, teachers , student representatives, area district councillors Christine Adikini (PWD Iyolwa) and Obbo Lauce of Ojilai and members of the community among others. The latest development comes a few d...

  The former minister of state for Karamoja Affairs, Barbra Oundo Nekesa, has donated a mini-bus to Buhobe Primary School in Bulumbi Sub-County, Busia district.   The handing over is part of the fulfillment of her earlier pledge she staked to any lower local government in the district that will overwhelmingly vote for President Museveni, the flag bearer of the ruling National Resistance Movement party, and all its party flag bearers in the 2026 polls.   While handing over the bus to the school management committee, she appealed to the school administration to improve the bus into good performance, especially in the national examination (PLE).   She said she anticipates that the extended support will help the school in cutting costs that it would encounter in transporting learners for study and exposure tours, as the competency-based curriculum requires. . Babra is reported to have had a political mobilization at the school grounds last year, campaigning for t...

Here are the top African military forces by their global rankings: 1. Egypt (Global rank: 19) Egypt has been Africa’s strongest military power and one of the most capable globally. They have built a well-trained army, a solid air force, and an expanding naval zone. 2. Algeria (Global rank: 27) Algeria ranks second in Africa due to its large defence budget and good ties with global military suppliers. The country’s modern air fleet and well-equipped ground forces ensure readiness across its vast territory. 3. Nigeria (Global rank: 33) Nigeria’s military has grown in strength through modernisation efforts and local defence production. The nation’s pumping into the military is for countering terrorism within its states. 4. South Africa (Global rank: 40) South Africa combines advanced technology with a professional army, backed by a strong domestic defence industry. Its air force and naval forces make it a principal security player in Southern Africa. 5. Ethiopia (Global rank: 47) Ethiopia...