In a gesture of community support and celebration, leaders of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) Diaspora chapters have donated essential maternity hampers to new mothers at Entebbe Regional Referral Hospital. The delegation was led by the PLU Coordinator for Diaspora Affairs, Mr. Steven Rutasharara, and the Chairperson of the PLU USA Chapter, Mr. Ronnie Kananura. The initiative is part of a week-long series of activities organized by the diaspora community to commemorate the 52nd birthday of PLU Chairman, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba. Strengthening Healthcare Partnerships The team was received by the hospital’s top management, led by Hospital Director Dr. Nsubuga…
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Jamaican dancehall singer, real name Grace Latoya Hamilton, has explained why she holds Ugandan Cindy Sanyu with high regard. This week, Spice touched down in Uganda through Entebbe International Airport, ahead of her much-anticipated performance in Kampala this weekend. Upon her arrival, the dancehall sensation visited several heritage sites in Uganda, including the Martyrs’ shrine in Namugongo, Kabaka Palace in Mengo, among others. Embracing the Buganda name Nakimuli, Spice shared her experience, describing Uganda as a country full of vibes with good food, environment, and welcoming, more like Jamaicans. She ticked off a few items on her bucket list, including…
Kampala, Uganda | URN | A new report by the Uganda Wildlife Authority says some of the iconic animals in the country, like the lions and elephants, have declined in population amid the recovery of other wildlife species. The report launched by the Minister of Tourism, Wildlife, and Antiquities, Tom Butime, paints a complex picture. It shows a rebound of some of the key animal and plant species across the key conservation areas, while others continue to struggle due to human and climate change factors. The State of Wildlife Resources Report 2026 warns about the threats of alien invasive plant…
Singer Joshua Baraka has addressed the ongoing rumors regarding the future of his music career after parting ways with his management. Joshua has been trending on social media ever since the fans learnt that he had ended his working relationship with his longtime management, comprising Ssese Nation and Lobstar. They had been working together for five years, and the singer reportedly didn’t renew their contract. It was all a rumor until Joshua Baraka publicly confirmed the news while addressing members of the press at his charity event. This sparked a huge debate, splitting the fanbase into two camps: some supported the…
NEWS ANALYSIS | URN | The contentious Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026 was passed in Parliament on Tuesday night after nearly seven hours of heated debate. It capped a legislative process completed in just 20 days, an unusually rapid timeline that has triggered scrutiny over Parliament’s constitutional oversight role. The passage of the Bill now shifts the debate from Parliament to a broader constitutional and political arena, raising questions about legislative integrity, executive influence, and the limits of state power in safeguarding sovereignty. Introduced by the government through Attorney General Kiryowa Kiwanuka on April 15, 2026, the bill sailed through largely on…
A window view as Uganda Airlines landed at Gatwick again after almost three months. Kampala, Uganda | URN | Uganda Airlines’ Airbus A330-800neo is returning to the skies after almost three months of maintenance-related grounding. Airbus A330-800neo resumed its flights to London Gatwick on Monday, 4th May 2026. It has already been flown on the Dubai and Mumbai routes starting from 17th April. The resumption follows several months of unscheduled maintenance on both A330neos due to Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engine issues. Uganda Airlines was forced to sub-charter (wet-lease) Ethiopian Airlines’ Boeing 787 to maintain the London service. The short-term wet lease…
Kampala, Uganda | ENTEBBENEWS.NET | In Uganda’s corporate culture, influence has traditionally been measured through visible wealth: commercial buildings, luxury vehicles, land acquisitions, and political proximity. But a new generation of business figures is increasingly building relevance differently through digital visibility, cultural influence, and emotional connection with audiences. Ssentongo Yassin Segawa, popularly known online as “Happy Daddy for Kids,” represents that shift. To many Ugandans on TikTok, he is the playful father figure filming dance videos with children and sharing lighthearted family moments. But beneath the social media persona is a businessman quietly constructing influence across corporate management, entertainment, philanthropy,…
Kevin Acila nursing her child after her eye surgery. Amolatar, Uganda | URN | Kevin Acila had built her entire world in darkness; but it was a darkness she had learned to navigate with remarkable strength. She was just 17 when her vision began to fade. What started as a blur slowly turned into darkness, until she could no longer recognize faces, paths, or even her own reflection. In a rural community where access to specialized healthcare is limited, Acila’s condition remained untreated, unnamed, and misunderstood. Despite this, life moved on and in 2018 she married Yubu Akwanga, a man…
On Hello Mr. Right, the search for love has taken a sharper and more exciting turn over the past weeks, simply because finding love is no longer a distant hope; it is happening in real time. This unfolding journey began when the show premiered on 15th March 2026, and it has since aired every Sunday like clockwork at 8 pm on Makula Kika, a production of StarTimes, powered by V&A Sherry. So far, the third season of Hello Mr. Right has served its loyal audience, one that is increasingly embracing locally produced reality television, a buffet of fresh twists, drama,…
Kampala, Uganda | ENTEBBENEWS.NET | Corporate networking events are increasingly becoming more than social gatherings. For multinational brands operating in Africa’s premium consumer market, they are now strategic platforms for influence-building, identity positioning, and long-term customer alignment. That reality was visible at the Kampala Serena Hotel on May 1, where Johnnie Walker hosted an exclusive high tea event bringing together some of Uganda’s most prominent female executives under its growing She Walks initiative. Held on Labour Day and attended by women leaders from sectors including banking, law, manufacturing, and hospitality, the “Female CEOs High Tea Edition” reflected a broader shift in how premium alcohol…