Kampala, Uganda | URN | The governments of the United States and Uganda held the first meeting of the new Joint Health Steering Committee to oversee implementation of their five-year $2.3 billion Health Memorandum of Understanding signed last December. Co-chaired by the U.S. Ambassador to Uganda William W. Popp and Minister of Health Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero, the Joint Health Steering Committee (JHSC) serves as the principal governance mechanism for the intended co-investment of more than $1.7 billion from the United States and $577 million from Uganda. The onvestment focuses on combating infectious diseases including malaria, HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and…
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Fuel prices in Kampala now range between 5,440 shillings and 5,900 shillings per litre of petrol, and 5,200 and 5,400 for diesel, an increase of about 10% from the February prices. Kampala, Uganda | URN | Experts have advised Ugandans and the government in particular to control spending and reprioritise expenditure, as the uncertainty of an end to the Middle East crisis grows. At the beginning of the US/Israeli war on Iran mid-February, indications based especially on the statements by the US President were that the war would not take long and that the effects on the global economy would…
Ugandan singer Fik Gaza has expressed his disappointment with the organizers of Jamaican singer Spice’s concert for denying him the chance to share the stage with the dancehall queen. This week, Spice, born Grace Latoya Hamilton, arrived in Uganda ahead of her much-anticipated concert at Lugogo Cricket Oval in Kampala. Among the Ugandan stars who welcomed Spice was Fik Gaza, who was part of her entourage from Entebbe Airport to the press conference venue. Addressing members of the press, Fik hinted at a possible collaboration with Spice and has been looking forward to sharing the stage with her this Saturday.…
Singer Chosen Becky and husband Abdul Ssekajja are celebrating the arrival of their baby girl, named Zaabu Ssekajja Kukiriza. For the past few weeks, Chosen Becky has been lamenting delayed delivery, claiming her pregnancy had extended to 41 weeks. She revealed all her previous children were all born at 36 weeks, making the unexpected delay not only unusual but also emotionally draining. Despite the delay, Becky last night on 8 May 2026 welcomed her healthy bundle of joy at Kibuli Muslim Hospital in Kampala. The exciting news follows her colourful surprise baby shower, which was thrown in celebration of the…
Armed Forces Inauguration Rehearsals at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds Kampala, Uganda | URN | Security forces have intensified rehearsals ahead of President Yoweri Museveni’s seventh-term inauguration, with Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba warning parade commanders against mistakes and incidents of officers collapsing during the ceremony. Uganda’s armed forces, including the Uganda People’s Defence Forces-UPDF, Uganda Police Force-UPF, and Uganda Prisons Service-UPS, are conducting final drills ahead of the swearing-in ceremony scheduled for Tuesday, May 12, at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds. The inauguration parade will feature displays by the UPDF, including paratroop formations, field artillery, motorized infantry, and anti-aircraft platforms, as…
Ambassador Popp used the event to showcase U.S. companies operating in Uganda, and those who have benefited from education and exchange programmes, long considered among America’s most effective soft power tools. Kampala, Uganda | ENTEBBENEWS.NET | The United States launched a year-long campaign in Uganda aimed at promoting what it calls “The American Edge” — a blend of innovation, entrepreneurship, technology and education that Washington says continues to shape partnerships across health, business, research and youth development in Uganda. The campaign, dubbed Freedom 250: The American Edge, was officially unveiled on May 7 at the residence of U.S. Ambassador William W. Popp as part…
Suspect Innocent Bogere, also known as Byamukama Kabale, Uganda | URN | A man in his late 20s who has been posing as a boda boda rider in Kabale District has been arrested over accusations of stealing Sh15 million and other household items from his grandmother. The suspect, identified as Innocent Bogere, also known as Byamukama, a resident of Makanga Village in Central Division, Kabale Municipality, had been living with his grandmother, Veronica Kabagwira, in Namugongo, Wakiso District, since childhood following the death of his parents. According to reports, on May 2, 2026, Bogere allegedly stole sh15 million and several…
Kampala’s luxury social scene is gearing up for one of the year’s most exclusive lifestyle experiences as Le Brunch de Paris redefines the city’s brunch culture with elegance, sophistication, and elevated social networking. Far from an ordinary brunch, Le Brunch de Paris is a premium daytime social affair curated for Kampala’s elite, attracting diplomats, high-net-worth individuals, business leaders, corporate executives, entrepreneurs, fashion tastemakers, creatives, and luxury lifestyle enthusiasts for an unforgettable celebration of culture, cuisine, fashion, music, and refined living. Scheduled for 17th May 2026 at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM, the event promises an…
Kampala’s entertainment scene is gearing up for an exciting weekend as renowned events host African Simba prepares to celebrate his birthday with two back-to-back party experiences aimed at nightlife lovers and entertainment enthusiasts. The celebrations will begin on Friday, 08 May, with a themed event dubbed A Night in Mexico SN.2 at Nomad. The event is expected to feature vibrant music, themed décor, and energetic performances, with popular entertainer DJ Kace taking charge of the decks for the night. The festivities will continue on Saturday at Paradigm, where South African DJ duo The Uncool Angels is expected to headline the…
The 14th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Yaoundé (Cameroon). Kampala, Uganda | URN | Uganda and the least developed countries have expressed frustration about the failure to reform the World Trade Organization’s rules to ensure they benefit from the global trading system. Their concern stems from the just-concluded 14th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization, at which Ugandan and generally African civil society were demanding a change in global trade rules. The civil society in the trade sector had expected that the Conference held in Yaoundé, Cameroon, would come out with recommendations, among others, to…