The sound of Kadodi drums echoed across the historic Bumutoto Cultural Grounds on Thursday as five young boys took the first public steps toward manhood, marking the beginning of preparations for the official launch of the 2026 Imbalu circumcision season. Surrounded by family members, clan elders and cultural custodians, the initiates participated in a series…
Buganda is marking 33 years since Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II was crowned the 36th Kabaka, a historic event that restored one of Africa’s oldest monarchies after nearly three decades without a reigning king. The coronation, held on July 31, 1993, at Naggalabi Hill in Buddo, symbolized the return of Buganda’s cultural leadership following the restoration…
Uganda has emerged as one of the voices urging football leaders to consider new sources of development funding as FIFA faces growing opposition to a proposal that would allow private investors to acquire a minority stake in the commercial operations behind its major competitions. FIFA President Gianni Infantino wants the governing body to establish a…
Uganda’s place in global Catholic history continues to be remembered each July 31, the date when Pope Paul VI became the first reigning Roman Catholic pontiff to visit Africa, turning the country into the focal point of a defining moment for both the Church and the continent. The historic three-day apostolic journey began on July…
Ugandan singer Mansur Semanda, better known by his stage name King Saha, says momentum is building ahead of his highly anticipated “Tondeka e Kololo” concert, with strong fan support giving him confidence that the event has already achieved an important milestone before the first performance begins. The concert is scheduled for Aug. 14 at Kololo…
A government meeting intended to address corruption concerns and administrative challenges in Masaka City took an unexpected turn after Senior Local Government Minister Balaam Barugahara publicly reprimanded State Minister Justine Nameere Nsubuga during the proceedings. The exchange, captured on video and widely shared on social media, unfolded as Barugahara addressed local leaders, government officials, residents…
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Uganda’s women’s 3×3 basketball team returned from the Commonwealth Games with a landmark silver medal after an impressive tournament run that showcased the country’s growing presence in international basketball. The Gazelles fell 21-11 to defending champions Australia in the gold medal game, settling for second place after a campaign that featured a string of commanding…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Uganda’s High Court is set to resume proceedings on Wednesday in the case involving opposition figure Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Hajj Obeid Lutale, with attention focused on the issue of legal representation before the substantive hearing continues. The case will be heard before Justice Emmanuel Baguma, with Besigye facing charges linked to allegations…
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…
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…
Uganda’s Vice President Jessica Alupo has praised the China-Uganda Agricultural Cooperation Industrial Park in Luwero District, describing it as an example of how agro-processing can help transform the country’s agriculture from subsistence farming into a modern commercial sector. Alupo made the remarks during a visit to the industrial park on Thursday, where she led a…