King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV of Uganda's Tooro Kingdom died last month aged 34 while undergoing cancer treatment in the US. Royal clan elders have named TV news presenter Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma as his successor, but the late king's family rejected this, saying he left a 2022 will naming his young son as heir, and accusing elders of creating confusion during mourning.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Uganda is withdrawing from the Invictus Games, a sports event for wounded military veterans run by the Duke of Sussex, two months after committing to participate. General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda's chief of defence, announced the decision on social media, stating it was made to avoid being seen as opposed to King Charles III, following a letter clarifying that Prince Harry and Meghan are not working royals.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Billionaire Aliko Dangote is planning to build a $15–16 billion refinery in Lamu, Kenya, with a 700,000-barrel-per-day capacity and expected completion by 2030, but securing crude supply poses a challenge since Kenya currently has no commercial oil output, unlike Nigeria where Dangote's existing refinery operates.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Uganda is pulling out of the Invictus Games, a sports event for wounded military veterans run by Prince Harry, only two months after announcing participation. General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda's chief of defence, announced the withdrawal on social media, stating it was to avoid being construed as opposed to King Charles III.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →