I guess this was the perfect start to a new month. An elevated cinema experience away from the popcorn and slushies. Century Cinemax was transformed into an editorial-inspired runway, complemented by the deep emerald hues of the classic Tanqueray London Dry Gin that added a colorful contrast to the runway experience. As you strolled into the movie theater, you were welcomed to an avant-garde signage of the Tanqueray Runway Magazine issue that signaled high-fashion and all-time classics. Think office chic, drama, too extravagant for a cinema, no ball gowns, just pure fashion. The star-studded cinema screening was worth every second.…
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Kampala, Uganda | URN | For years, Uganda’s early childhood education sector has been dogged by concerns over fragmentation, inconsistent quality, and practices widely viewed as inappropriate for very young children. Now, a new government policy and its accompanying implementation standards seek to address these longstanding challenges, introducing sweeping reforms that touch on fees, learning conditions, child welfare, and sector financing. A central issue has been the high and often unregulated fees charged by nursery schools and day care centres. Under the new framework, the government has moved to rein in these costs by empowering local governments to regulate and…
The flagship Kayoola Electric Coach recently completed a 13,700km journey from Kampala to Cape Town, while export orders worth $183m have been secured from markets including Nigeria, South Africa and Ethiopia. Over five years, the country has invested in STI to shift from commodities to industrial and knowledge-based production NEWS ANALYSIS | JULIUS BUSINGE | When Vice President Jessica Alupo visited a science museum in Moscow, Russia, last year, she expected a routine tour. Instead, she found herself inside a virtual flight simulator, watching the city’s skyline from above, an experience that drew paying visitors in large numbers.…
Singer D Star, widely known as Hoozamba, accuses fellow singer and songwriter Mudra D Viral of pocketing over Ugx 140M from their remix. In 2024, D Star broke the internet with his hit single Hoozambe, a song that introduced him to the East African music circles. Shortly after, the singer joined forces with Mudra D Viral, dropping the remix, a move that gave the song more momentum and attention. Shared via several streaming platforms, the song not only attracted impressive views but also generated significant earnings from streams, with singer and songwriter Kalifah Aganaga claiming it generated over Ugx 140M…
Absa’s Wandera says a lot has to be done if for every Shs 1,000 spent in the economy, less than Shs 9 goes towards insurance. Uganda’s insurance boom is failing to reach the majority Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda’s insurance industry is being forced to confront an uncomfortable truth: it is growing, but it is not yet protecting most Ugandans. That was the central message at the 4th Annual Insurance Agents Association convention in Kampala on April 29, where industry leaders, regulators and financial institutions gathered to reflect on the sector’s future. Beneath the optimism about…
Dancehall singer Roden Y Kabako, real name Yusuf Ssenabulya, has revealed that he has never earned a single penny from his songs on digital platforms after Jeff Kiwa copyrighted and took over them. Kabako made the revelation as he was addressing the ongoing court case between Sheebah Karungi and Team No Sleep over the copyright of the songs that the singer released while still signed under Jeff Kiwa’s label. Kabako, who was also signed under the label at the same time as Sheebah before they quit, noted that for all the songs they had released, Jeff registered them as his…
Singer Green Daddy has revealed that his former music partner, Opa Fambo, continues to hide away from following after years of parting ways. Green Daddy, real name Vincent Kikabi, during a TV interview, revealed that he had searched for his former singing partner two to three years ago, but every time they would get close to meeting, Opa Fambo would run away out of fear of facing him. “I used to look for him two to three years ago, but he started hiding away from me. Even when he was at the studio, and someone mentioned that I would be…
Dancehall singer Vyper Ranking, real name Ayiire Saddam, has excited his fans after unveiling his new mansion under construction for the first time. In the video making rounds on social media, Vyper Ranking shows his mansion with Bebe Cool’s ‘Ntuuyo Zange’ playing in the background to give fans a glimpse of one of his biggest personal projects, capturing the different elements of the house that are under construction. Although it is not yet complete, the structure is already in place and clearly shows the scale of what he is building. It is a one-floor flat designed with a modern touch. The door…
State Minister for Karamoja Affairs, Florence Nambozo Wamala. Kampala, Uganda | URN | Uganda’s agricultural transformation will not be driven by policy statements alone, but by whether farmers can access knowledge, markets, insurance, and organization to turn farming into a viable business. That reality framed the 2026 Annual Stakeholders Workshop organized by the Sasakawa Africa Association not just as a meeting of policymakers, but as a convergence of farmers, cooperatives, insurers, and development partners shaping a new agricultural direction. Held at the Golden Tulip Hotel Kampala, the workshop marked 40 years of impact. More importantly, it elevated voices from the ground…
Mike Okiring, the acting warden in charge of Matheniko-Bokora Wildlife Reserve. Moroto, Uganda | URN | Continuous grazing of cattle inside protected areas in Karamoja is driving wildlife out of conservation zones and threatening the region’s tourism potential, alarming officials from the Uganda Wildlife Authority. The most affected areas include Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve and Bokora-Matheniko Wildlife Reserve, where pastoralists have pushed large herds into the reserves. The influx of livestock is forcing wild animals to relocate, leaving tourists frustrated. Mike Okiring, the acting warden in charge of Matheniko-Bokora Wildlife Reserve, said UWA staff have repeatedly been criticized by tourists who…