Tag: Kisumu

Museveni Announces Plan to Establish Parish Banks, Pumps Millions into Luwero Farmers

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has revealed a government plan to establish a bank in every parish across Uganda under the Parish Development Model (PDM), in a bid to improve financial access for rural communities and bolster...

China Fuels 190% Surge in Uganda Coffee Exports

Business

Uganda’s coffee exports to China registered an increase by 190% in the first quarter of 2025, highlighting China's growing role as a key driver of demand for Ugandan agricultural exports. The announcement was made during the 1st...

Politics

PFF Leaders Attack Ruto over Besigye’s Arrest in Kenya

The mystery of Dr. Besigye's disappearance in Nairobi comes on the back of 36 FDC Katonga members arrested in Kisumu four months ago and clandestinely handed over to the government back home.

Security

Lukwago Tasks Kenyan Gov’t to Explain Arrest of Ugandans

“We want to put the Kenyan government on the spot; how do people come to visit Kenya and are returned back to the country forcefully without being deported or extradited?"

Politics

FDC Katonga Faction Threatens to Sue Kenyan Gov’t over...

The 36 party members were arrested in Kisumu, Kenya, and deported back to Uganda after they were accused of engaging in subversive activities.

Business

Kenya Protests Paralyze Businesses in Border Towns

The protests, which started as a peaceful demonstration last week and have recently escalated into violent protests with protestors burning properties and blocking off roads, have made many truck drivers fear for their lives and merchandise as they were seen parking at the border.

Sports