Giles Muhame

Kampala

Editor at Chimp Reports

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Uganda Coffee Exports to China Surge by 190%

2 weeks ago | chimpreports.com | Giles Muhame

Kampala/Beijing – Uganda’s coffee exports to China have soared by a staggering 190% as of March 2025, signaling a new era of trade and investment cooperation between the two nations. According to a report by the Ministry of Agriculture, Uganda exported 35,532 bags of coffee to China in March alone, up from 12,264 in February.
Exclusive: Museveni Blocked Kabila from Using Ugandan Border to Access Goma

4 weeks ago | chimpreports.com | Giles Muhame

Kampala/Kinshasa | President Museveni blocked former Congolese President Joseph Kabila from crossing into eastern DRC through Uganda to access the rebel-held city of Goma, citing serious diplomatic and security concerns. According to high-level regional sources, Kabila had planned to transit through southwestern Uganda to reach Goma — currently under the control of M23/AFC rebels with whom he is alleged to have close ties.
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost Elected as Pope Leo XIV

1 month ago | chimpreports.com | Giles Muhame

Vatican City — Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been chosen as the 267th Pope, taking the papal name Leo XIV. He succeeds Pope Francis, who died recently. In a moment of great joy and historic significance, white smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel chimney this evening, signaling to the world that the College of Cardinals has elected a new leader of the Roman Catholic Church.
Nganwa’s Death: What Really Happened? Rugari, Ex Wife Kanoheri Break Silence

1 month ago | chimpreports.com | Giles Muhame

KAMPALA, UGANDA – The death of a two-year-old boy has plunged one of Kampala’s high-profile families into the national spotlight, revealing deep divisions, emotional scars, and conflicting accounts of marriage, betrayal, and parenthood. The boy, Nganwa Rugari, died under mysterious circumstances on April 2, 2025, just hours before his parents were scheduled to conduct a DNA test.
Deep Diving into Institutional Order Flows for Advanced Kenyan Traders

2 months ago | chimpreports.com | Giles Muhame

For advanced Kenyan traders looking to strengthen their strategies and understand market behavior better, one area worth exploring is institutional order flows. These flows, which represent the buying and selling activities of major financial institutions, offer valuable insights that can help refine decision-making in the fast-paced world of forex trading. But before diving into this concept, it’s essential to understand what is forex.
How Global Economic Trends Influence Personal Insurance Needs

2 months ago | chimpreports.com | Giles Muhame

Have you ever wondered how global economic changes affect your personal insurance needs? When the economy shifts, everything from job security to the cost of living changes, impacting how we protect ourselves and our property. As the world evolves, insurance must adapt, too. This article explores how global economic trends shape personal insurance, with a look at how innovative designs and sustainable architecture are making a difference in hurricane-prone areas.
Gen Muhoozi Joins EAC Military Chiefs in Nairobi for DRC Crisis Talks

Feb 21, 2025 | chimpreports.com | Giles Muhame

Nairobi, Kenya – February 21, 2025 – The Chief of Defense Forces of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has arrived in Nairobi for a high-level meeting of East African Community (EAC) military chiefs aimed at addressing the escalating crisis in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Uganda Airlines travel packagesGen Kainerugaba is accompanied by Major General James Birungi, Chief of Defense Intelligence and Security, and other senior UPDF officials.
Why Raila Odinga Lost the AU Chairmanship Race to Djibouti’s Ali Youssouf

Feb 17, 2025 | chimpreports.com | Giles Muhame

Nairobi, Kenya – Kenya’s bid to secure the African Union Commission (AUC) Chairmanship was dealt a significant blow on Saturday when former Prime Minister Raila Odinga lost to Djibouti’s Mahamoud Ali Youssouf after a tense and competitive election process. The outcome, which saw Youssouf clinch victory in the seventh round of voting, has been widely attributed to Kenya’s diplomatic missteps, regional power struggles, and Youssouf’s quiet but effective lobbying strategy.
M23 Rebels Withdraw from Bukavu City

Feb 15, 2025 | chimpreports.com | Giles Muhame

BUKAVU, DRC – The Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) have returned to Bukavu this Saturday evening, following the unexpected withdrawal of M23 rebels from the city less than 24 hours after capturing it in a lightning offensive on Friday. Images broadcast from Bukavu show Congolese troops re-entering the city, restoring a semblance of government control after a chaotic period that saw civil and military officials flee when M23 forces arrived.
BIG STORY: Uganda Overtaking Tanzania in GDP Per Capita - IMF Data

Feb 6, 2025 | chimpreports.com | Giles Muhame

Kampala – Uganda is surpassing Tanzania in GDP per capita, solidifying its position as one of East Africa’s fastest-growing economies, according to the latest analysis of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) data from the October 2024 World Economic Outlook.