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Comments by Kenyan singer Bien about Uganda’s music industry have ignited debate among artists across East Africa, with some Ugandan musicians rejecting his view that local success has limited the industry’s regional and global growth. Speaking on a podcast, Bien argued that Uganda’s vibrant domestic entertainment scene allows artists to sustain successful careers without expanding…

Malcolm Mayanja, the eldest son of Ugandan singer Weasel Manizo, says he is determined to carve out his own place in the country’s music industry, setting himself an ambitious target of becoming a bigger artist than his father within the next five years. The aspiring musician made the declaration during a television interview, where he…

KCB Bank Uganda has launched a mentorship programme designed to strengthen leadership, personal development and well-being among its male employees, reflecting a growing focus by employers on investing in people beyond their professional responsibilities. The Building Great Men Mentorship Programme, unveiled at the bank’s headquarters in Kampala, will guide 32 pioneer participants through a six-month…

Thousands of qualified teachers who successfully passed government recruitment interviews have been left without jobs after Uganda’s education sector ran into funding constraints, exposing a widening gap between the country’s growing demand for teachers and the resources available to hire them. The latest recruitment exercise by the Education Service Commission (ESC) attracted thousands of applicants…

Ugandan singer Lydia Jazmine has dismissed renewed claims of a strained relationship with fellow artist Rema Namakula, saying the pair have never had the personal differences that social media users have long suggested. Speaking in a recent television interview, Jazmine said she remains on good terms with Rema and described reports of a feud as…

Media personality Douglas Lwanga has spoken candidly about the childhood experiences that continue to shape his life, revealing that the loss of his father to HIV/AIDS and the effects of alcohol on his family influenced a decision he has kept for years. In a recent interview, Lwanga described his father’s death as one of the…

Ugandan singer Joshua Baraka has shared the story behind what he calls one of the most memorable experiences of his music career after an unexpected meeting with internationally acclaimed DJ and producer Diplo turned into a whirlwind day in Kampala. Speaking during a recent interview, Baraka said the encounter began with an unlikely twist when…

Proceedings in the High Court on Wednesday involving opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye were repeatedly interrupted after he objected to the handling of his case, insisting the trial could not continue without lawyers of his own choosing. Besigye is jointly charged with Hajj Obeid Lutale and Capt. Denis Oola Ooya over allegations of treason dating…

Singer Vinka received an unexpected morale boost during rehearsals for her upcoming Live & Loud concert after Bell Lager and Uganda Waragi announced a partnership that will see the two brands support the show from its final preparations through to concert night. The surprise unfolded on Tuesday morning at MoTIV Studios, where Vinka and her…

Before she became one of Uganda’s most recognizable female music stars, Swangz Avenue singer Vinka spent years working quietly behind the scenes, managing another artist’s career rather than building her own. Now, she says that chapter of her life is firmly behind her and one she has no interest in reliving. Speaking during a recent…

Outspoken events promoter Nobert Twizire, widely known by his stage name Nobert Events, says the upcoming LC1 chairperson election will settle once and for all whether he has a future in elective politics. The promoter, no stranger to controversy, says he is ready to walk away from politics entirely if he comes up short again,…

Kampala Lord Mayor Eng. Ronald Balimwezo has cautioned that Uganda’s national cleaning day could end up creating more waste management problems than it solves, arguing that authorities moved ahead without a clear plan for handling the trash the exercise is expected to generate. The nationwide cleaning exercise took place Saturday, July 25, 2026, part of…

The government has committed to supplying local governments with additional garbage trucks and waste management gear as the country kicked off a nationwide cleaning campaign aimed at tackling long-standing sanitation problems. Vice President Jessica Alupo launched the National Cleaning Days in the Kisenyi area of Kampala on behalf of President Yoweri Museveni, marking the formal…

Singer Gloria Bugie says she has not given up on her long-anticipated debut concert, insisting the project has only been pushed back because her venue of choice, Mandela National Stadium in Namboole, is currently unavailable. Bugie said she had been ready to move forward with preparations before learning that the stadium remains tied up with…

Ugandan singer Fyno UG has spoken publicly for the first time about the arrest that landed him at Kyengera Police Station, tracing the incident back to tension with a promoter over a missed performance. The musician said the trouble began after he showed up late to a scheduled show, a delay that left the promoter…

Media personality and entrepreneur Sheila Gashumba, known widely by her stage name Lil Stunner, will join the lineup of performers and speakers at this year’s Bayimba Festival of the Arts, organizers announced. Gashumba is set to lead a session focused on music policy, where she will engage fellow creatives and industry stakeholders in a discussion…

Ugandan singer Irene Namatovu has spoken about her experience raising her husband Geoffrey Lutaaya’s daughters from a previous relationship, saying embracing them as her own remains one of the most rewarding decisions she has made. In a recent television interview, Namatovu said Lutaaya had two daughters before they began their relationship. Although she was not…

Ugandan content creator and media personality Musiimenta Nicole, popularly known as Pretty Nicole, has said she is not ready for marriage despite receiving several proposals, saying her current focus is on education and building her career. Her comments come days after videos and photographs circulating on social media sparked speculation that she was preparing for…

Ugandan dancehall artist Rabadaba has dismissed social media claims that he played a role in the circumstances surrounding the death of his former wife, Maggie Kiweesi, urging the public to stop spreading what he described as false narratives. In a video shared on TikTok, the UK-based singer responded to online speculation that resurfaced following Kiweesi’s…

Ugandan socialite Shanitah Namuyimbwa, popularly known as Bad Black, has claimed that Pastor Aloysius Bugingo and his wife, Susan Makula, have welcomed twin boys, although the couple has not publicly confirmed the reports. Speaking during a recent interview on her YouTube channel, Bad Black said she decided to disclose the alleged news because she felt…

Police have arrested five suspects in connection with the killing of two farm workers during a violent robbery in Kassanda District, a case that shocked residents and triggered weeks of intensive investigations. The suspects are accused of taking part in an armed attack on the home of a farmer identified as Lukwago in Lukira Village,…

The Ugandan government has launched a nationwide monthly clean-up campaign, calling on citizens to dedicate three hours on the last Saturday of every month to improving sanitation in a bid to curb disease outbreaks, reduce flooding and promote healthier communities. Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja unveiled the National Cleaning Days initiative, which begins on Saturday, July…