March 22
Uganda: Museveni Appoints Son As Army Chief
Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni on Thursday, March 21, appointed Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba as the Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF). Read more »
March 17
Africa: Researchers Link HIV Infections Spike to Drought
Scientists say droughts could heighten the transmission of HIV, particularly through activities like transactional sex, The East African reports. Read more »
February 14
Central Africa: The Ben to Entertain Comedy Lovers in Kampala
Rwandan RnB singer, The Ben, and his wife Pamella Uwicyeza this morning landed in Kampala, Uganda, where the artiste is expected to perform at a comedy show hosted by one of the… Read more »
February 08
East Africa: Museveni, Kenyatta Discuss Regional Mission for DR Congo
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on Wednesday, February 7, received former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta for a discussion about regional peace efforts for DR Congo. Read more »
January 02
Uganda: Uganda Lodges Lawsuit Against Kenya Over Oil Importation
Uganda has taken legal action against Kenya in the East African Court of Justice (EACJ) after Nairobi denied a local license to Uganda's government-owned oil marketer, the Uganda… Read more »
December 28, 2023
Uganda: Ugandan Chef Mama D Breaks World Record for Longest Cook-a-Thon
Ugandan chef Dorcus Bashema Kirabo, popularly known as Mama D, has set a new Guinness World Record for the longest individual cook-a-thon, surpassing the previous record held by… Read more »
December 19, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Finishes Fourth as Uganda Leads Inter-Parliamentary Games Podium
Rwanda experienced an average performance at the just-concluded EAC Inter-Parliamentary Games 2023 despite hosting the competitions while Uganda maintained their dominance as… Read more »
December 18, 2023
Uganda: Ghetto Kids on Their Dance Journey, Good Moments
Uganda's acclaimed dance group, Ghetto Kids, who arrived in Rwanda on Sunday for a performance at TEDxKigali, held an interview with The New Times to talk about their dance journey… Read more »
December 11, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Edge Uganda in ACA T20 Finals League
Rwanda men's cricket team registered one of their biggest victories in international cricket with a two-run win over Uganda in the ACA T20 Africa Cup Finals on Monday at… Read more »
November 26, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Bags 21 Medals as Uganda Dominates Zone 3 Swimming Champs
The Rwanda put up a fair performance at the Africa Zone 3 Swimming Championship which concluded at Gahanga Swimming Pool on Saturday, collecting 21 medals in the competition which… Read more »
November 20, 2023
Uganda: Goran Lojo Appointed Uganda's Gazelles Head Coach
The Federation of Ugandan Basketball Association (FUBA) has appointed Bosnian tactician Goran Lojo as new head coach for the country's senior women's team, Gazelles. Read more »
November 03, 2023
Uganda: Army Captures ADF Head Behind Tourists' Murders
Uganda said Thursday it has captured the head of a militia squad blamed for the murder of two honeymooning foreign tourists and their local guide in a national park last month, The… Read more »
October 23, 2023
Rwanda: Virunga Mountains Threatened By Invasive Species Infiltration
The Virunga Mountains, a shared natural heritage of Rwanda, DR Congo, and Uganda, is currently facing an escalating threat from invasive plant species, a phenomenon aggravated by… Read more »
September 11, 2023
Rwanda: Table Tennis - Uganda's Senyonga, Lukaaya Win Chinese Ambassador's Cup
Ugandans Jonathan Senyonga and Amina Lukaaya were crowned champions of the Chinese Ambassador's Cup that concluded in Kigali on Sunday, September 10. Read more »
September 08, 2023
Uganda: Church Breaks 'Guinness World Records of Longest Applause'
Phaneroo Ministries church in Uganda led by Pastor Grace Lubega Matovu recently broke the world record by making the longest applause of 3 hours 16 minutes 1 sec, in an attempt… Read more »
August 22, 2023
Rwanda: Rwandan Envoy Speaks Out On Deceased Businessman in Uganda
Rwandan envoy speaks out on dead businessman in Uganda Read more »
August 06, 2023
Central Africa: Museveni, Kenyatta Discuss DR Congo Security Crisis
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on Saturday, August 5, received Kenya's former President Uhuru Kenyatta, who is the facilitator of the East African Community (EAC)-led peace… Read more »
August 03, 2023
Rwanda/Uganda: Imanizabayo Completes Kampala Queens Move
Rwanda international Florence Imanizabayo has completed her move to Ugandan women's league champions Kampala Queens on a one-year deal. Read more »
August 02, 2023
Rwanda: Women's Afrobasket - Rwanda Ousts Uganda, Storms to Semis
Rwanda qualified to the semifinals of the FIBA Women's Afrobasket after beating Uganda 66-61 in a tense quarterfinal clash held at BK Arena on Wednesday night. Read more »
Rwanda/Uganda: Imanizabayo in Uganda Ahead of Kampala Queens Move
Rayon Sports Women FC striker Florence Imanizabayo is in Kampala ahead of his move to Uganda's topflight women side Kampala Queens, Times Sport can confirm. Read more »
Rwanda: Women's Afrobasket - Rwanda Ousts Uganda, Advances to Semis
Rwanda qualified for the semifinals of the FIBA Women's Afrobasket after beating Uganda 66-61 in a tense quarterfinal clash held at BK Arena on Wednesday night. Read more »
Uganda: 20 Feared Dead After Boat Capsizes in Lake Victoria
At least 20 people are feared dead after a passenger boat they were traveling in capsized in Lake Victoria in the wee hours of Wednesday morning, reports indicate. Read more »
August 01, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda-Uganda Border Crossing Sees Surge in Trade
Trade between Rwanda and Uganda, particularly in Burera District, has experienced a significant upswing since the reopening of the border between the two countries in January 2022. Read more »
July 30, 2023
Uganda: Church to Attempt Guinness World Record for Longest Hand-Clapping Session
Phaneroo Ministries International, a prominent Ugandan church, has set its sights on making history by attempting to break the existing Guinness World Record for the longest round… Read more »
July 20, 2023
Rwanda: Girls' Empowerment, Ending Violence Against Children - How World Vision Leads the Change
In a session dubbed "Girls' Empowerment and Ending Violence against Children", hosted by World Vision International on the sidelines of the Women Deliver Conference on July 19,… Read more »