In an official statement, the Prime Minister of Tooro, Calvin Armstrong Rwomire, announced that the late King Oyo left behind a son who could potentially inherit the throne. Fort Portal, Uganda | URN | The Tooro Kingdom is at a crossroads as some questions arise over the choice of the heir to King Oyo Kabamab Iguru Rukiidi IV, who passed away last Thursday in the United States where he was undergoing medical treatment. The death has sparked a debate about the future of the kingdom’s leadership amid conflicting information about the existence of a successor. In an official statement, the…
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Some of the Housing Finance Bank executives who attended the event. Mbarara, Uganda | ENTEBBENEWS.NET | Uganda’s ambition to expand its economy nearly tenfold by 2040 will depend largely on the country’s ability to mobilise and channel capital into businesses, housing and infrastructure, Housing Finance Bank has said. The bank made the call at the REDi Mbarara 2026 – Ankole Real Estate & Infrastructure Conference organised by Knight Frank Uganda, which brought together investors, developers, policymakers, financial institutions and other industry leaders to discuss investment opportunities and the region’s growth prospects. The conference focused on real estate, infrastructure and regional…
Alicante, Spain | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Ugandan entrepreneur Samuel Nabeeta Mulowooza has received an international honorary award in recognition of his role in advocating for renewable energy use, supporting innovation and youth empowerment in the East African nation. The honorary award was presented to Nabeeta on Sunday, August 30, at the end of the Clevenard Open Project 2026 gathering in Spain. Clevenard Open Project 2026 is a prestigious four-day international flagship gathering that unites global leaders, creatives, entrepreneurs, educators, artists, policymakers, and innovators on one dynamic platform. Hosted in the vibrant Mediterranean city of Alicante, this landmark event seamlessly merges…
Kampala is set to turn up the volume on African music and culture as Vuma Piano brings a premium live music experience to Méstil Gardens on November 7, headlined by South African Grammy-winning artist Zakes Bantwini alongside DJ FKR and some of Uganda’s top DJs. Positioned as more than just another concert, Vuma Piano is designed as a cultural experience that brings together music, creativity, fashion, storytelling and authentic African energy, giving Kampala’s entertainment lovers an afternoon built for dancing, connection and good memories. And there is a particularly big reason to get excited about the headline act. Zakes Bantwini…
Renowned girl duo Kataleya and Kandle have opened up about why they parted ways with their former management, Ray Pan, saying that it was time to move on. The duo officially announced earlier this year that they had ended their working relationship. During a recent interview, they opened up about the split but could not point to any particular reason behind their decision to part ways. They claimed that they had grown and felt like they would try a new challenge, maintaining that they had no problem with Ray Pan. “No one is still working with their first employers. And…
Dorothy Namutebi Kampala, Uganda | ENTEBBENEWS.NET | Housing Finance Bank has appointed Dorothy Namutebi as Head of Mortgages and Consumer Banking, placing a banking professional with more than two decades of industry experience in charge of a key business function. Namutebi assumed the new role on August 10, 2026, after spending 15 years with Housing Finance Bank, where she has held progressively senior positions spanning branch operations, workplace banking and sustainability. Her appointment comes as the bank continues to strengthen its retail business and expand access to housing and consumer finance solutions for Ugandans. Namutebi joined Housing Finance Bank in April 2011…
EBus Xpress electric buses ply one of the newly introduced routes in Kira Municipality Kampala, Uganda | ENTEBBENEWS.NET | MTN Uganda is expanding cashless payment and internet connectivity services on EBus Xpress as the electric-bus operator adds three new routes serving commuters in Kira Municipality. The new routes, which started operating on August 28, connect Ntinda to Nakwero through Najjera, Kira, Kitukutwe and Kiwologoma; Ntinda to Sonde through Naalya, Kyaliwajjala and Namugongo; and Ntinda to Kungu through Kisasi and Kyanja. The expansion increases access to electric public transport in the Kira corridor as Uganda seeks to modernise its urban transport…
RnB singer Maro, real name Ronald Magada, has opened up about the challenges of balancing his music career in Uganda and his family life back in Zambia. Maro is one of the artists who have been hailed for their songwriting skills. He is known for releasing music with meaningful and well-crafted lyrics that he pens down on his own. Lately, however, he has taken a step back at a time when fans expect him to either be releasing new songs or at least be writing for other artists. Maro, who is currently handling some other businesses away from music, revealed…
Celebrated producer Washington has revealed that he is still demanding money from East African Bashment Crew artists for the projects he did for them in the 2000s. East African Bashment Crew was one of the hottest music groups around East Africa in the early 2000s, consisting of top artists: Bebe Cool, Nazizi, and Wyre. They released some of the biggest songs that swept across the region, like Kube, Fire Anthem, Boom Shaka Tack, Africa Unite, among others. During a recent interview, celebrated producer Washington, who was behind the boards for most, if not all, their songs, revealed that he was…
Kampala, Uganda | URN | A government ban on holiday teaching has drawn mixed reactions nationwide. Some parents welcome the break for children to rest and learn home skills, while others fear it will hurt academic progress, especially for exam candidates. The ban targets a long-standing practice in which schools, mainly private, and individual teachers offered paid holiday lessons, often justified as necessary to cover the curriculum and prepare candidates for exams. After the directive was announced, many schools that had scheduled holiday programmes quickly reversed course. “We wish to inform you that contrary to the previous communication, there will…