KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda has recorded two new Ebola cases in the capital, Kampala, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to seven, the Ministry of Health said in a statement issued on Monday. The ministry said the two new cases are health workers working at a private health facility in Kampala. “Both patients have been admitted to the designated treatment unit and are now receiving care. All contacts linked to the confirmed cases are being listed for follow-up by the response team,” the statement said. The ministry urged the public to immediately report anyone presenting symptoms consistent…
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President Museveni with the leaders of parliament. Kampala, Uganda | URN | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has signaled a tougher approach toward government officials, warning that ministers and leaders who fail to help citizens benefit from government poverty-eradication programs could face dismissal. Speaking shortly after the election of Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth as Speaker and Thomas Tayebwa as Deputy Speaker of the 12th Parliament at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds on Monday, Museveni said he was no longer prepared to tolerate leaders who pursue positions of authority while neglecting the welfare of the people they represent. “Enough is enough,” Museveni declared, saying he…
There are dinners where guests simply eat, and there are evenings where every course feels like a conversation. Chef Marcelino Dgedge’s Chef’s Table at Kardamom & Koffee belonged firmly in the latter category. Held on Saturday night in an atmosphere softened by warm lighting, low jazz, clinking glassware, and quiet conversation, the exclusive dining experience drew together Kampala’s curious cultural crowd; art collectors, diplomats, media personalities, marketers, and culinary enthusiasts all gathered around a table that celebrated storytelling through food. What unfolded over the evening was less of a formal fine dining service and more of a deeply personal culinary…
The Uganda International Fashion Week (UIFW) has officially unveiled the 100 models selected to walk the runway during the highly anticipated 2026 edition of the prestigious fashion showcase, scheduled to take place from June 22 to 27, 2026, at the Kampala Serena Hotel. The unveiling ceremony, held at Makerere University’s Africa Hall, brought together fashion stakeholders, designers, creatives, models, and industry enthusiasts for a first look at the faces expected to define this year’s runway experience. This year’s edition, held under the theme “Fashion for Impact,” is highlighting the growing role of fashion as a driver of economic opportunity, cultural…
Minister Henry Musasizi Kampala, Uganda | URN | State Minister of Finance Henry Musasizi has issued a stern warning against any acts of sabotage targeting the anticipated iron ore factory in Rubanda District. Musasizi, who also serves as the Member of Parliament for Rubanda East, made the statements following reports of a fierce dispute between two local factions over ownership of the 52 acres of land allocated for the factory that is expected to create over 15,000 jobs. The contested land in Murukoro Cell, Nyakabungo Ward, Rubanda Town Council, about 31 kilometers from Kabale Municipality along the Kabale-Kisoro Road. The…
Talent promoter and manager, Thaddeus Katumba, accuses his ex-wife and mother of his children, Sherry Matovu, of being unfaithful during their time together. Thaddeus, while speaking in a YouTube interview, alleged that while they were still married, Sherry cheated on him several times, which led their marriage to hit rock bottom. He revealed that Sherry, in numerous interviews, had given her side of the story, accusing him of being the reason their marriage crumbled, something he strongly denied. He revealed that she had twisted the story because she wanted public sympathy, yet in the actual sense, she was the one…
Renowned singer and actress, Hellen Lukoma, has vowed never to quit music, citing that it has not only raised her but also been her mode of survival. Helleon Lukoma, who was a guest star during one of the TV shows, was asked when she was planning to retire her boots as a musician. The singer candidly revealed that she wouldn’t be walking away any time soon. She described her music career as one of, if not her major source of income, through which she has managed to take care of herself, pay her children’s fees, and also live the life that she wants. With…
Oboth Oboth listening to the vote count. PHOTO UGANDA MEDIA CENTRE Kampala, Uganda | ENTEBBENEWS.NET | Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth has been overwhelmingly voted Speaker of Uganda’s 12th Parliament by over 400 votes at a special sitting at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds Three candidates were in the race: Oboth-Oboth, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag bearer who emerged winner; Paul Mwiru of the National Unity Platform (NUP), who was presented as the joint opposition candidate and got 60 votes; and Democratic Party (DP) President General Norbert Mao, who got 15 votes. Oboth-Oboth was nominated by Vice President Jessica Alupo, who told…
A series of detailed leaks by whistleblower Brendan A. Wadri has exposed multi-billion shilling procurement controversies, asset diversion, and alleged kickback schemes within Uganda’s national carrier, Uganda Airlines. These revelations emerge amidst an active, high-level crackdown led by the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) and the State House Anti-Corruption Unit into the airline’s multi-billion shilling transactions. 1. The UGX 107 Billion Transfer & Aircraft Spares Kickbacks The leaks raise urgent questions regarding the sudden movement of UGX 107 billion and two unit trust accounts belonging to Uganda Airlines that were originally held with Old Mutual Uganda. According to the dossier, the…
Biswanka’s baby mama, Tashi, is under fire after she appeared in a viral clip slapping her own child in front of the camera. In the video shared on her personal TikTok account, Tashi is seen slapping her months-old toddler for soiling her diaper. The frustrated mother was heard complaining about how the innocent baby had wasted the very last diaper that she had kept, and couldn’t step out to buy others. The baby was not reacting to the abuse, nor was she crying. This prompted followers to believe that she was accustomed to abuse. Biswanka’s Baby Mama has since pulled down…