January 21
Nigeria: Fairmoney Boosts Financial Inclusion With N150bn Loans
Leadership
FairMoney Microfinance Bank (MFB) has disbursed over N150 billion in loans and paid more than N7 billion as interest to savings customers within the past year, reinforcing its… Read more »
Liberia: Govt Reaffirms Commitment to Sapz Project Implementation
New Dawn
The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Information, has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the successful implementation of the Special Agro-Processing Zone (SAPZ)… Read more »
Uganda: KCCA Seeks Shs.6.018 Billion to Boost Street Cleaners' Salaries
Nile Post
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) is seeking an additional Shs.6.018 billion to increase the daily wages of street cleaners from Shs.6,000 to Shs.10,000. Read more »
Uganda: Nabbanja Urges National Unity, Development Focus After Museveni Election Win
Nile Post
Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has called on Ugandans to rally behind national development programmes and maintain peace following President Museveni's victory in the January 15,… Read more »
Uganda: BVVK Machines Were Necessary As NRM Vote Was Previously Rigged, Says Kiwanda
Nile Post
The Chairperson of the National Consultative Forum (NCF) and former NRM Vice Chairperson for the Buganda region, Godfrey Kiwanda Ssuubi, has defended the use of Biometric Voter… Read more »
Uganda: Inter-Religious Council Visits Kyagulanyi's Residence Amid Political Tensions Following Last Weeks Polls
Nile Post
The Inter-Religious Council of Uganda (IRCU), led by the Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, The Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, on Tuesday visited the home of former… Read more »
Uganda: Masaka Court Clears Way for Kalungu West Election Petition
Nile Post
The Masaka Chief Magistrate's Court has dismissed an application seeking to halt the hearing of the Kalungu West parliamentary election petition and ordered that the case proceed. Read more »
Uganda: It's Uganda to the World At Fitur Madrid 2026 Tourism Expo
Nile Post
Uganda is participating in the International Tourism Trade Fair (FITUR) 2026 in Madrid, showcasing its tourism and investment opportunities as part of the government's strategic… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Hails Bitamazire As an 'Outstanding Educationalist' Who Transformed Education
Nile Post
President Museveni has hailed the late former Minister of Education, Geraldine Namirembe Bitamazire, for her extraordinary contributions to Uganda's education sector, describing… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Jails Illegal Miner Five Years in Kwara
Premium Times
The court found the man guilty of mining and possessing solid minerals without lawful authority, in violation of the Miscellaneous Offences Act. Read more »
Kenya: Six Charged Over Sh348mn Homa Bay County Fraud, Deny All Allegations
Capital FM
Six people have been charged in connection with the alleged loss of Sh348.9 million from the Homa Bay County Government through the irregular award of a construction tender. Read more »
Uganda: EC Says BVVK Machines Worked in 16 Districts, Faults Logistical Challenges
Nile Post
As Uganda prepares for the next phase of voting this Thursday, the Electoral Commission (EC) has clarified concerns over the performance of the Biometric Voter Verification Kits… Read more »
Uganda: Is It the End of Nabeta's Political Grip On Jinja East?
Nile Post
For more than two decades, the politics of Jinja East--now Jinja City Southern Division East--has largely revolved around one man: Nathan Igeme Nabeta. Read more »
Uganda: ISO Seeks Extra Shs218 Billion for Intelligence and PDM Monitoring Amid Corruption Concerns
Nile Post
The Internal Security Organisation (ISO) has asked Parliament for an additional Shs218 billion in the 2026/27 financial year to strengthen intelligence collection, upgrade cyber… Read more »
Uganda: How NRM Reclaimed the Busoga Vote
Nile Post
The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) has regained its dominance in the Busoga sub-region following last week's presidential and parliamentary elections, marking a… Read more »
Uganda: Inside Ssemujju's Bruising Defeat in Kira Municipality Race
Nile Post
Ibrahim Ssemujju's defeat in the Kira Municipality parliamentary elections has sent shockwaves through Uganda's political circles, particularly given his long-standing status as… Read more »
Uganda: Swengere Vows to Push Copyright Law After Jinja North Win
Nile Post
Popular comedian and radio presenter Hussein Muyonjo, popularly known as Swengere, has pledged to champion the long-delayed Copyright and Neighbouring Rights (Amendment) Bill,… Read more »
Uganda: Bireete to Remain On Remand As Court Defers Bail Ruling
Nile Post
The Executive Director of the Centre for Constitutional Governance, Dr Sarah Bireete, will spend at least another seven days on remand after the Buganda Road Magistrates Court… Read more »
Uganda: I Won't Reveal My Next Move - 'Unlucky' Rwamiti After Another Election Loss
Nile Post
Seasoned entertainment presenter and two-time parliamentary aspirant Miles Rwamiti has said he will not be disclosing his next political move losing the Nakawa West parliamentary… Read more »
Uganda: EC Dispatches Voting Materials As Ntungamo Gears Up for Local Govt Polls
Nile Post
The Electoral Commission (EC) in Ntungamo District has begun dispatching voting materials to sub-counties ahead of tomorrow's local government council elections, which will be… Read more »
Uganda: Delays Mar Youth, PWDs District Elections
Nile Post
Voting for the District Male Youth Representative and the District Female Representative for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) was disrupted by delays on Tuesday, with the youth… Read more »
Uganda: Lawmakers Mourn Former Ngora Woman MP Stella Isodo Apolot
Nile Post
Lawmakers across the political divide have paid tribute to the late Stella Isodo Apolot, describing her as an all-embracing, supportive and collaborative legislator whose death has… Read more »
Uganda: The ITTaskforce Behind the Bitchat Block - Uganda's Homegrown Cyber Defense Triumphs
Nile Post
The successful neutralisation of the Bitchat messaging platform during Uganda's recent national elections marks a significant moment for the country's technological defense… Read more »
Liberia: Qnet Urges New-Year Reset With Focus On Energy, Balance Through Amezcua Wellness Range
Liberian Investigator
- The start of a new year often comes with renewed goals, fresh routines and a desire to restore energy after months of work pressure, screen time and daily stress. As many people… Read more »
Namibia: Nored Electricity Workers to Strike On Friday
Namibian
Northern Regional Electricity Distributor (Nored) workers will go on strike on Friday, following a year of failed wage negotiations. Read more »
