Kirumira Kampala, Uganda | ENTEBBENEWS.NET | Katikamu County South Member of Parliament, Hassan Kirumira has asked the government to investigate the shooting of a 28-year-old boda boda rider during a national cleaning exercise in Luweero District and compensate his bereaved family. Kirumira raised the matter during the plenary sitting chaired by Speaker Jacob Marksons Oboth on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. He said that the rider, Ronald Jjuuko Kizito was shot dead by a police constable during the cleaning exercise on Saturday, 29 August 2026. Kirumira said Jjuuko was shot dead by a police officer in Ndejje, Kanaaba, Wakiso District while…
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Commissioner of Mines Agnes Alaba, Minister of Energy Dr Monica Musenero Musanza, State Minister for Mineral Phiona Nyamutoro and PS Eng. Irene Bateebe at the Uganda Medica Centre on Friday. Kampala, Uganda | URN | Uganda has imposed an immediate one-month moratorium on the granting of new mineral licences and exploration rights as the government moves to tighten oversight, eliminate speculative claims and align the mining sector with its economic transformation agenda. The temporary freeze was announced by Energy and Mineral Development Minister Dr Monica Musenero Masanza at the Uganda Media Centre on Friday, August 28, 2026, amid growing global…
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has launched a study to assess the usage and impact of mobile phones, particularly smartphones, in Uganda as the country works towards achieving 100 percent national network coverage by 2030. The assessment will examine smartphone penetration, the cost of devices, and challenges affecting access to phone-based services, to inform interventions that can promote meaningful digital participation. According to UCC, the findings will provide a baseline for future interventions and help track progress towards increased digital inclusion. Currently, Uganda has about 20.5 million registered smartphones, compared to 32 million feature phones in use,…
Known across the region as “The Media Messiah,” Azeezah has built a career around one simple thing: connecting with people. Whether she’s behind a microphone, on television, commanding a festival stage, behind a DJ console, or lending her voice to a global brand, she brings the same unmistakable energy—confident, warm, quick-witted, and just unpredictable enough to keep audiences hooked. With more than a decade in media, Azeezah has hosted over 200 events across Africa and beyond, from sold-out concerts and award ceremonies to corporate launches, conferences, and major brand activations. But the résumé only tells part of the story. Armed…
Batalo East is set to bring Ugandan culture to the stage with a cultural performance celebrating Uganda’s heritage, stories and the future of traditional arts. The performance, dubbed “Kakalabanda”, will be presented by Wakiso Dance Kids, produced by Batalo East and choreographed by Levy Elasu. The show seeks to create a connection between traditional cultural expressions and contemporary urban performance. The first show is scheduled for September 9 at the National Theatre (UNCC) in Kampala, starting at 7:30 PM and running until 8:40 PM. The production will then move to Kavumba Recreation Center in Wakiso on September 12, with the…
Dancehall singer Cindy Sanyu has expressed her strong admiration for Grace Nakimera, hinting at a possible collaboration in the near future. Cindy has always been open about how much she loves Grace Nakimera, calling her only possible competition. The dancehall singer made the revelation during Grace Nakimera’s press conference for her much-anticipated ‘Power Of Grace’ concert. She acknowledged her unmatched talent and her ability to give fans back-to-back hits. Cindy acknowledged that during Grace’s prime, she was always scared of what her next move would be because she was always mysterious. “I know Grace for having hit after hit. When…
Singer David Lutalo has explained his decision to take several years without holding a concert. At his prime, David Lutalo used to host a concert at the beginning of the year and proved that he had the ability to draw huge crowds. During his most recent concert in 2024, he marked 15 years of giving fans hit songs back-to-back at Kampala Serena Hotel. Since then, he has been silent, and his fans have been demanding his presence on stage. Lutalo, during an interview with journalists, revealed that taking a break was good not only for his health but also for…
Comedienne Ann Kansiime has spoken out on parenthood after separation, encouraging parents never to deny their children the chance to experience the love of both parents. Anne Kansiime, who is a mother to a son, during a podcast interview, stressed how important it was for a boy to have a father figure in his life. Kansiime’s advice was specifically directed to single parents who were raising their children following separation. She explained that lately, especially mothers were using their children as weapons to fight their baby daddies, something she described as shameful. “These things of carrying your issues you have…
The prime minister Robina Nabbanja in the middle, the Wakiso woman member of parliament Betty Naluyima in a reflector jacket and minister of energy Monica Musenero in Kyaliwajjala Kampala, Uganda | URN | The government plans to enforce waste sorting at source across the country as part of efforts to improve waste management, reduce poor disposal practices and promote recycling. Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja said households, institutions and large organisations will be expected to separate waste at the point of disposal, with local governments tasked with promoting the practice within communities. Nabbanja made the remarks during the second National Cleaning Day…
The Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has given the go-ahead to bars and clubs to operate fully on their own terms. Taking to his official X account, the CDF revealed that the citizens had the right to dance and drink until morning, giving bar owners the freedom to decide when to open and close the drinking joints as long as the revellers avoid chaos. “Opening and closing hours for bars and clubs is up to the proprietors. What will not tolerate is any form of fighting and violence. Otherwise, Ugandans are entitled to enjoy themselves. CDF Muhoozi further condemned the humiliation and…