Residents of Namalu sub county convened at Namalu police station for a police baraza organized by the International Justice Mission Nakapiripirit, Uganda | URN | Residents of Namalu Trading Centre in Nakapiripirit District say an influx of street children is fueling crime, drug abuse, and insecurity, with locals feeling powerless to intervene. The children, mostly boys aged 14 to 18, are said to have abandoned their homes to live on the streets, where they engage in burglary, drug use, and break-ins at homes and shops. The residents are calling on authorities to take urgent action before the situation deteriorates further.…
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Outgoing Uganda Judicial Officer’s SACCO Chairperson Justice Boniface Wamala together with the incoming Chairperson Lady Justice Mary Kaitesi Kisakye at the AGM on Friday in Kampala. Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Uganda Judicial Officers Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisation (UJO-SACCO) has elected Lady Justice Mary Kaitesi Kisakye as its new Chairperson. Justice Kisakye succeeds Justice Boniface Wamala and will be tasked with strengthening members’ savings, expanding investments, and enhancing the financial empowerment of judicial officers. She was elected during the SACCO’s Elective Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at the Court of Appeal Conference Hall in Kampala on Saturday, where members…
Kampala, Uganda | ENTEBBENEWS.NET | Castle Lite has unveiled its nationwide “Try It Ahhh” Challenge, a consumer engagement campaign that combines product sampling, entertainment, and digital interaction to encourage Ugandans to experience the brand’s signature extra-cold refreshment. The campaign was officially launched at Meraki Karting in Bugolobi on May 29, following a teaser campaign that generated widespread curiosity on social media around the now-familiar “Try It… Ahhh” message. The initiative is designed to encourage consumers to sample Castle Lite before making a purchase decision, positioning the first sip as a shared social experience that can be enjoyed both online and…
Dancehall singer Karole Kasita, real name Carole Namulindwa, registered resounding success at her just-concluded Power Within Concert. Held at the prestigious Kampala Serena Hotel, Karole Kasita hosted her fans to a night of dancehall music, as she celebrated her music success. Initially hindered by the Ebola virus outbreak, however, the concert was greenlighted by the Ministry of Health, under stringent health guidelines. Several sanitization equipment and temperature guns were available at several checkpoints to determine the attendees’ health statuses. The concert attracted significant attendance from music enthusiasts from all walks of life to witness as the singer made history. ALSO…
The Uganda Film Festival (UFF) 2026 has postponed all scheduled activities, including filmmakers’ workshops, film screenings, and the Awards Gala that was set for June 5, following guidance from the Ministry of Health on Ebola prevention measures. The decision comes shortly after UFF hosted a meeting with producers of films nominated in the Viewers’ Choice Awards category, including Waka Waka, Longing to Belong, You May Kiss the Bride Goodbye, ADUI, and Maama Wange. The session highlighted ongoing efforts to support and promote Uganda’s growing film industry. A key development ahead of the Uganda Film Festival postponement was MultiChoice Uganda’s commitment…
Security is beefed at Uganda-DR Congo border of Bunagana Kisoro, Uganda | URN | The temporary closure of the Uganda–Democratic Republic of Congo border in Kisoro District due to the latest Ebola outbreak has greatly affected cross-border businesses. On Wednesday, May 27, 2026, the Ugandan government temporarily closed its border with the DRC following what authorities described as a continued escalation of the Ebola virus in Eastern DR Congo. The decision by the National Task Force on Ebola Response, Chaired by Vice President Jessica Alupo, has negatively affected traders in Uganda and the DRC. At the Bunagana border, security has…
Reality television audiences rarely wait for the first episode to form opinions. By the time a new cast is announced, social media has already done its detective work, scanned profiles, read comment sections, and assigned labels to every personality involved. That reality now faces the cast of The Slipover, the latest reality entertainment show on Play it Loud, hosted by popular media personality DJ Vee. As anticipation builds around the show’s debut, Uganda’s online audience has already started dissecting the cast, creating expectations that each participant will either have to challenge or embrace once cameras start rolling. Among the Slipover…
The Ministry of Health has confirmed two additional cases of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in Uganda, bringing the cumulative number of confirmed infections in the country to nine, including one death. In an official statement released on Friday, May 29, 2026, the Director General of Health Services, Dr. Charles Olaro, revealed that the latest cases involve Congolese nationals closely linked to existing transmission chains. Quick Isolation of New Transmission Chains Rapid response teams have aggressively moved to ring-fence the new infections to prevent wider community transmission within urban centers. Case 8: A Congolese national who spontaneously developed classic viral symptoms…
Entebbe Municipality Mayor Fabrice Brad Rulinda has officially taken his oath of office for a second term, unveiling an aggressive five-year master plan focused on urban renewal, youth empowerment, and accelerated infrastructural transformation. The colorful swearing-in ceremony, held at the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre (UWEC), brought together local residents, business leaders, and newly elected municipal lawmakers. Addressing the gathering, Mayor Rulinda expressed profound gratitude to the electorate for their continued trust and mandated his team to hit the ground running. “The people of Entebbe showed us love, spirit, and support, and we do not take it for granted. We want…
Rubongoya Kampala, Uganda | URN | The National Unity Platform-NUP has condemned what it calls “silent abductions” of its supporters by security agencies. It has renewed demands for the immediate release of all those whose whereabouts remain unknown. In an interview with Uganda Radio Network-URN, National Unity Platform Secretary General David Lewis Rubongoya said multiple party members remain unaccounted for. Among the latest cases, he said, was the violent abduction last month in Kampala of Firebase artist Christopher Gody, aka King Zale, and party loyalist. “Our brother Christopher Gody, aka King Zale, was abducted in Kamwokya,” onlookers said. “Armed men…