The influencer buying beef at Lira main market Gulu, Uganda | URN | Uganda’s tourism promotion is increasingly moving beyond gorilla trekking and wildlife safaris, with the Ugandan Embassy in Paris now showcasing the country’s culture, food, people, and heritage to attract more visitors from Europe. The campaign has seen Uganda ‘s Embassy in Paris partnering with TANKE Creative Influence Agency to bring a select group of European media influencers and culinary storytellers to Uganda on a Familiarization Trip in Northern Uganda. The culinary and cultural expedition is part of the Embassy’s strategic tourism promotion campaign aimed at positioning Uganda…
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In a move that signals a carefully managed generational transition within Uganda’s ruling establishment, President Yoweri Museveni has appointed Siraji Musa Ali as the new Minister of State for Works and Transport. Siraji Musa Ali’s entry into the 2026–2031 Cabinet marks the political rise of the son of veteran statesman Gen. (Rtd) Moses Ali, who has effectively exited frontline government leadership after decades at the helm of power. The End of an Era for Gen. Moses Ali The omission of Gen. Moses Ali from the newly announced Cabinet marks the conclusion of one of the most enduring political careers in…
Tanna Minister of Trade Moses Ali, Kasaija, Gen David Muhoozi, Anite and Nankabirwa dropped from Cabinet Kampala, Uganda | ENTEBBENEWS.NET | President Yoweri Museveni has retained a majority of his ministers, with the half dozen new names including Kiryowa Kiwanuka as Minister of Defence, Sanjay Tanna as Trade Minister and Adonia Ayebare as Foreign Minister. Balaam Barugahara is also now Minister of Local Government, while Gen Moses Ali and Matia Kasaija have finally been dropped. The list of new State Ministers includes Dr. Charles Ayume, Dr. Lawrence Muganga, Justine Nameere plus Sam Kutesa and Gen Salim Saleh’s daughters Shartsi Kutesa…
President Museveni has today 26 May 2026 released the full list of cabinet ministers and advisors for the 2026-2031 term. Take a look at the full list below: The post Full List: Museveni Names Cabinet Members for 2026-2031 appeared first on ..
Police crime scene ribbon Kween, Uganda | URN | Police in Kween District are investigating circumstances under which a mother allegedly buried her newborn baby alive shortly after delivering at home. The incident occurred on 25, Monday evening in Kapkwisa Cell, Kapkuneroi Ward, Kapnarkut Town Council in Kween District. Fredmark Chesang the Sipi Regional Police spokesperson, confirmed the incidents and he has identified the suspect as Agnes Cheptoyek, an adult resident of the area. Chesang said Cheptoyek reportedly delivered the baby successfully at home in the morning before allegedly attempting to bury the infant later in the evening. He explained that…
Fangone Forest singer Alien Skin has addressed his music break, explaining that he meant to create scarcity and have the industry miss him. A few months back, Alien Skin announced on social media that he was walking away from the industry, amidst too much pressure and controversy. Giving his reasons, he noted that he was fed up with fans and fellow musicians always criticizing him, something that constantly drove him into depression. Addressing the press, Alien explained that he was not running away from the industry but rather taking a break. This, he said, was meant to create scarcity for…
Fangone Forest singer Alien Skin has addressed his music break, explaining that he meant to create scarcity and have the industry miss him. A few months back, Alien Skin announced on social media that he was walking away from the industry, amidst too much pressure and controversy. Giving his reasons, he noted that he was fed up with fans and fellow musicians always criticizing him, something that constantly drove him into depression. Addressing the press, Alien explained that he was not running away from the industry but rather taking a break. This, he said, was meant to create scarcity for…
Robert Wamala Lumanyika at one of the tax education sessions Kampala, Uganda | URN | Robert Wamala Lumanyika was a tax educator, public servant, and former journalist who died on 24 May 2026 in a road accident near Karuma Falls on the Kampala–Gulu Highway. His death shocked different communities including the journalism fraternity and the corporate world, apart from the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) where he was Tax Education Officer. He died alongside fellow staff, Moses Adola, described as a dedicated Tax Education and Public and Corporate Affairs officer for the Uganda Revenue Authority. Initial reports indicated that three URA…
Singer Peter Miles has spoken out on the recent trend of veteran artists coming out of retirement and staging concerts, citing that it is not something he is focusing on right now. As a businessman, Peter Miles says he focuses on making money through his numerous businesses, and if he were to reconsider staging a concert, he would not leave it to the promoter to decide but take it upon himself to see that he gives his fans their best night. Owing to his perfectionist persona, Miles revealed that it would take him a full year of rehearsal, not only…
Biswanka’s baby mama apologizes for the viral video showing her abusing her child. Musician Biswanka’s baby mama, Tashi, has openly apologized for the viral video that showed her slapping her daughter. Tashi shared her apology video on her personal TikTok account for recording herself abusing her child on camera. She, however, emphasized that what the video portrayed was not what happened because she was reportedly using two fingers to tap her. She stressed that she was just playing around with her, and that she wasn’t crying because it wasn’t painful. Tashi in the video revealed she was going through a tough…