Current fuel price at STABEX Fuel Station in Gulu city as of April 28 2026. Kampala, Uganda | URN | Motorists across the country have raised transport fares for both short and long distances in towns and major cities amid growing concern over rising fuel prices. Fuel costs have steadily climbed in recent weeks following disruptions linked to ongoing conflict between US and Iran, which has affected global oil supplies. In major towns and cities, transport operators especially boda boda and taxi drivers say they are struggling with higher fuel costs and intermittent shortages, forcing them to raise fares. Emmy…
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Socialite Sheilah Gashumba has surprised fans and followers following her announcement that she is three months pregnant and expecting her first child with her partner. Last night, Sheilah Gashumba hosted a TikTok live broadcast, where she addressed her followers and delved into different topics, including her personal life. During the session, one of her fans questioned when she expected to give birth. Responding to the query, Sheilah revealed that she was three months pregnant and ready to give birth soon. Sharing a glimpse of her tummy, the mother-to-be called for support and prayers from fans during her pregnancy journey. Sheilah’s…
Singer Karungi has credited Swangz Avenue singer Winnie Nwagi for attempting to reconcile her with nemesis Spice Diana. Over the years, Sheebah Karungi and Spice Diana have not been seeing eye to eye, following their bitter fallout. Despite their brief reconciliation, the pair’s bond didn’t last long, as they eventually fell out again. Amid their tension, Winnie Nwagi, who happens to be their mutual friend, attempted to mediate and reconcile them, unfortunately her efforts proved futile. Speaking to her fans during her “Lets Talk About It” podcast, Sheebah credited Winnie Nwagi for the efforts, saying it is one of the…
29 April 2026 will forever be a watershed moment in the creative industry in Uganda, following President Museveni’s official signing of the Copyright and Neighboring Rights (Amendment) Act, 2026, into law. On 17th March, 2026, the Bill was passed by the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Anita Among, with the presidential assent, it will normally be enforced to help creatives earn from their crafts. Tighter systems and methods will be introduced to help collect royalties and protect the economic rights of musicians and other creatives who have long expressed concerns about not earning from their craft. The Copyright Amendment Act 2026 will…
Beneficiaries of coffee seedlings at Kitgum Diocese Kitgum, Uganda | URN | The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries has launched the distribution of Robusta coffee seedlings worth 1.76 billion Shillings in Kitgum District, in a major push to scale up coffee production across Northern Uganda. Julius Twiine, the officer in charge of Mid-Northern Uganda at the ministry, said the distribution marks the culmination of months of farmer training aimed at revitalizing coffee farming in the region. According to Twiine, 450,000 seedlings have been allocated to the Diocese of Kitgum, while 430,000 seedlings have been given to Kitgum District…
The rift between musician Sheebah Karungi and former record label Team No Sleep continues to grow, crossing into the courts of law. Last year, Sheebah Karungi, through her legal team, the SM & Co Advocates, took legal action against her former record label, Team No Sleep (TNS), over alleged exploitation of her musical works. The legal document indicated that Sheebah is the author and sole owner of the copyright in all her musical works and retains full and exclusive rights. Any unauthorized use, distribution, or exploitation of her works by TNS constituted a direct infringement of her intellectual property rights.…
Kagadi, Uganda | URN | At least 23 people are feared dead following a boat accident on the River Nguse in Kagadi district. Eight people are said to have survived the accident. The boat accident occurred on Tuesday night at around 8 p.m. in Kyaleni cell, Pacwa town Council in Kagadi district. Available information gathered by Uganda Radio Network (URN) indicates that the locally made canoe capsized while it was loaded with bags of charcoal and over 30 people. The passengers were from Kikuube district crossing to Pacwa town council in Kagadi when the boat they were traveling in capsized.…
Mumba Kalifungwa, the Stanbic Bank Chief Executive (right) speaks at the convention Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa is confident that oil production will no doubt unlock Uganda’s full economic potential. He said the petroleum sector is a strategic catalyst for the country’s tenfold growth ambition from a $50 billion economy to $500 billion by 2040 anchored in agro-industrialization, tourism, mineral-based industrialization, and science and innovation. He was speaking at the ongoing 11th Oil and Gas Convention 2026 taking place at the Speke Resort Convention Centre in Munyonyo, It brings together key stakeholders, and…
Celebrated gospel musician Levixone has responded to fans’ questions asking him why he doesn’t do music for free, stating that it was not only his calling but also a source of income. Levixone, while appearing during a TV interview, responded to critics who assumed that he was not supposed to sing without payment, citing that he is serving God. He, however, clarified that every song he releases or performs comes with expenses to be met. The money he earns helps him to finance his other music projects, including studio sessions and video shoots, through which he keeps his career moving.…
Officials of Arua City Council, Cities Alliance and ACAV briefing media on progress of SUIDAC program. Arua, Uganda | URN | Rising pressure on urban public services in Arua City, driven by increasing numbers of self-settled refugees and other displacement-affected communities, has exposed major gaps in infrastructure, education, and health delivery. City authorities say thousands of refugees are already accessing schools, health centres, and markets—despite not being formally factored into urban service planning—creating congestion and stretching limited resources. A 2023 census by VNG International estimated that Arua City hosts about 23,000 self-settled refugees accessing public services, a number that continues…