The East African

Uganda's Museveni takes oath of office - live

Mr Museveni has ruled Uganda since 1986.

African heads of state in Uganda for Museveni inauguration

The presidents were received by Uganda's State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Henry Oryem Okello at Entebbe Airport.

Amisom to get mandate extension to December

AU Peace and Security Council agreed to extend the mandate and the decision will now be transmitted to the UN Security Council for a vote later...

South Sudan's Kiir announces new parliament

This came two days after he dissolved the National Legislative Assembly and Council States.

Kenya suspends Somalia flights for three months

The move shows that relations between the two sides have not thawed as announced last week.

News

Nigeria reimposes curfew over deadly variants

The restrictions are aimed at curbing the spread of deadly variants recorded in India and Brazil.

Portugal to send more soldiers to Mozambique to fight terrorism

Sixty members of the Portuguese special forces are already training soldiers in Mozambique....

IMF announces financing plan aimed at Sudan debt relief

New Botswana-Zambia bridge a boon for region

Bumper crop to end Zimbabwe hunger cycle

28 killed, 65 rescued in boat mishap in Nigeria

Tshisekedi starts Nile dam mediation

EA’s sleeping giant stirs out of its slumber under Samia’s leadership

Business

Broke AAR unit put under liquidation

The parent company, Kenya-based AAR Healthcare Holdings, had announced in March 2021 that it was ceasing providing bailout funds and had opted for its ultimate winding up.

EAC to provide hotline for cross-border traders

The emergency number will be set up for feedback and follow-up on trade issues, EAC Secretary......

Museveni fuels doubt over Umeme concession renewal as profits dip

Battle for control of Uganda Airlines claims casualties

Airlines forecast to fly into bigger losses on new Covid variants

Netflix hikes rates in Kenya on inclusion of VAT tax charge

Jubilee, Allianz set eyes on Ethiopian market after share sale deal

MTN Rwandacell lists on Rwanda Stock Exchange

Opinion

BUWEMBO: Laughing at incompetence and crime is good for your health!

Last week, in what could be mistaken for a comedy show, MPs who lost the last election were taken through training on survival in the tough world outside Parliament.

ULIMWENGU: Dar’s Samia has put her best foot forward, but wavering on Covid

She should apply huge doses of tough love, discard the Magufuli stance on Covid-19 and tell her......

OBBO: Keep praying that Suluhu doesn’t do a Magufuli

EDITORIAL: Samia opens new era, needs quick wins to succeed

BUWEMBO: The ‘X’ in Uganda’s financial equation is about to be found

NGUGI: CJ ought to be bold on human rights and a towering legal mind

EYAKUZE: Cyclone Jobo didn’t come to town but are we prepared for anything?

ULIMWENGU: Even with your warts and faults, you wowed us a lot; go well, PO

Magazine

Eating and drinking at The Secret

The roasted potatoes with chicken served with vegetables at The Secret.

Some sweet pop music was playing in the background setting up the mood for a lovely afternoon. For my first visit I enjoyed their mojitos served in a highball glass.