US conducts joint knowledge exchange with UPDF in Somalia
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Eric Colon, a combat rescue flight surgeon, teaches Uganda People’s Defense Force soldiers how to apply a tourniquet during a...
Year : 2019
Who’s buying the biggest guns in East Africa?
Kampala, Uganda | INDEPENDENT TEAM | Countries in the East African region continue to spend more on strengthening their armed forces, according to latest data....
The folly of walking against corruption
In Summary Patronage. The NRM regime survives on nepotism and patronage – dishing out finances and favours to family and friends, to cronies and supporters....
DP upsets Jubilee Party arithmetic as allies increase
Jacob Ngetich 08th Dec 2019 Deputy President William Ruto interacts with wananchi at Geta Bush grounds during a women empowerment programme, Kipipiri, Nyandarua County. [Photo:...
Turkey faces US sanctions over missile defense deal
The crisis over Turkey’s acquisition of the S-400 air defense system from Russia may come to a head with the threat of US sanctions, according...
United States and Iran swap prisoners in rare act of cooperation
Parisa Hafezi, David Brunnstrom DUBAI/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States and Iran each freed a prisoner on Saturday in a rare act of...
UK PM Johnson’s Conservatives see lead cut: poll
Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks to the media at the soccer match venue, during his campaign event in Cheadle Hulme, Britain December 7, 2019....
Wealthy Kenyans sitting on Sh1.4 trillion cash pile
Corporates and wealthy individuals are sitting on a cash pile worth Sh1.41 trillion in a soft economy where investment options are becoming limited. Central Bank...
Saudi Arabia hints at possible acceptance of Houthi rule in Yemen
December 7, 2019 Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia Adel al-Jubeir in Istanbul, Turkey on 18 May 2018 [Arif Hüdaverdi Yaman/Anadolu Agency] December 7,...
Nairobi stares at a crisis if Sonko is charged over graft
Saturday December 7 2019 Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko arrives at Wilson Airport on December 6, 2019 under tight security. He was arrested over abuse of...