Kampala is gearing up for a high-end New Year’s Eve celebration as Midnight East Kampala officially announces its return on 31st December 2025, with the event set to take place at the elegant Mestil Hotel. Known for delivering a premium nightlife experience, Midnight East Kampala promises partygoers an unforgettable countdown into the New Year, featuring a blend of top local and international DJs, immersive visual displays, and world-class sound production. The event has steadily grown into one of Kampala’s most exclusive end-of-year celebrations, attracting music lovers, trendsetters, and nightlife enthusiasts. Organisers have confirmed that tickets for the event are available…
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The Buganda Kingdom is in a state of mourning following the untimely death of Princess Diana Balizzamuggale Teyeggala Ndege, the youngest sister of His Majesty Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II. The news of the Princess’s passing was confirmed by royal sources and family members, marking a somber moment for the royal household and the subjects of the Buganda Kingdom. Who Was Princess Diana Teyeggala Ndege? Princess Diana Teyeggala was the daughter of the late Ssekabaka Edward Mutesa II and Katherine Karungu. Born in October 1966, shortly after her father went into exile in England, she was known for her vibrant…
In a significant move to bolster bilateral relations, the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Senior Presidential Adviser for Special Operations, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, held high-level talks with the United Kingdom’s High Commissioner to Uganda, H.E. Lisa Chesney. The meeting, which took place on Friday afternoon at the Special Forces Command (SFC) Headquarters in Entebbe, centered on a strategic proposal to deploy British military medical personnel to Uganda. Strengthening the UPDF National Referral Hospital The core of the discussion involved the potential deployment of UK military medics to the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) National Referral Hospital in Entebbe. This…
Health experts and local leaders in Entebbe are raising the alarm over “delayed health-seeking behavior,” urging residents to prioritize preventive care over emergency treatments. During a recent two-day community health camp held at Entebbe Comprehensive School in Nakiwogo, medical professionals emphasized that early diagnosis is the most effective way to manage chronic illnesses and reduce the rising cost of healthcare in Uganda. The Danger of Delayed Medical Attention A growing trend among Entebbe residents involves visiting hospitals only when symptoms become severe or unbearable. Health workers at the outreach, which was organized by the Mutuba (V) Sub-county leadership, warned that…
As the 2026 Uganda General Elections draw closer, tensions between the state and the opposition have reached a boiling point. The National Unity Platform (NUP), led by Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu (Bobi Wine), has faced significant security pushback during recent campaign trails, leading to clashes, arrests, and heavy military deployment in areas like Kawempe and Gulu. Police Defend Their Constitutional Mandate Speaking on the NBS Frontline program, the Director of the Chief Political Commissariat, Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP) Ubaldo Bamunoba, addressed the growing criticism regarding police conduct. Bamunoba insisted that the Uganda Police Force (UPF) is fully prepared to…
Vivo Energy Uganda Managing Director Joanita Mukasa Menya Kampala, Uganda | ENTEBBENEWS.NET | Education leaders under the Church of Uganda have called for a shift towards cleaner cooking energy and income-generating projects in schools, citing rising operational costs, environmental degradation and health risks linked to traditional biomass fuels. The call was made during the Church of Uganda’s Annual Heads of Education Institutions Retreat held at Uganda Christian University (UCU), Mukono, from December 15 to 18. The meeting brought together heads of more than 2,000 pre-primary schools, 5,200 primary schools, 630 secondary schools, 50 Business, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (BTVET)…
Security agencies have successfully recovered six-year-old Mpirwe Tumwesigye, who was allegedly kidnapped on 12 December 2025 by a shamba boy. The child was reportedly kidnapped from Kawempe Division and has been recovered from Busukuma, Nansana municipality in Wakiso district on 19th.12.2025 at about 0930hrs . Preliminary investigations indicate that on 12 December 2025 at around 4:00 p.m., in Ddungu Zone, Kawempe Division, Kampala District, Muchunguzi David, who was employed as a shamba boy by Dr. Tumwesigye Emmanuel, left with the victim, Mpirwe Tumwesigye Abraham, the son of Dr. Tumwesigye Emmanuel, to an unknown destination and failed to return. A case…
The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has announced that the state-of-the-art 20,000-square-metre passenger terminal at Entebbe International Airport is scheduled to open in January 2026. This milestone follows a year of record-breaking air traffic and massive infrastructure upgrades across Uganda. Uganda’s aviation sector is ending 2025 on a historic high. During a stakeholders’ engagement breakfast at the Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala, Fred Bamwesigye, the Director General of the UCAA, confirmed that the newly completed terminal building at Entebbe International Airport (EIA) will be commissioned in phases starting next month. Boosting Capacity: 3.5 Million Passengers Annually The expansion is a…
The Entebbe International Airport Free Zone (EIAFZ) is nearing full operational status, marking a transformative milestone in Uganda’s mission to become a premier manufacturing and export hub in Africa. By reaching a 90% completion rate at the end of the 2024/2025 financial year, this flagship project is set to accelerate Uganda’s export-led industrialization. As the nation’s first public Free Zone, the facility is designed to streamline logistics, enhance value addition, and boost competitiveness in the global market. Strategic Infrastructure for Export-Led Growth Situated on five prime acres at Entebbe International Airport, the Free Zone offers a specialized environment for high-value…
The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has officially entered a landmark strategic partnership with the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA). This collaboration aims to position the Uganda Cranes as global ambassadors for the “Explore Uganda” brand, leveraging the massive reach of international football to boost the nation’s tourism profile. The partnership was unveiled at the UTB headquarters on Tuesday, December 16, by UTB Chief Executive Officer Juliana Kagwa and FUFA 2nd Vice President Dr. Taibu Azah. A New Era for Sports Tourism in Uganda The partnership takes immediate effect as the Uganda Cranes begin their preparatory camp in Casablanca, Morocco.…