Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Uganda Police Force says it has not reviewed its statement templates since independence, which is why suspects’ tribes are still being recorded despite growing concerns over tribal bias. The current police template captures a suspect’s name, age, tribe, contacts and residence. However, some Ugandans question the relevance of the tribe field, arguing that it never appears in the annual crime reports and adds no value to investigations. Human rights defender Gideon Nova Kwikiriza, who took part and was arrested in the Gen Z March to Parliament protest against corruption, says the tribe question…
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Renowned radio and TV personality Mark Mukunja and his longtime lover, Jascent, have officially become husband and wife after walking down the aisle this morning. Mark and Jascent exchanged their wedding vows at Lubaga Cathedral, witnessed by family and friends. The ceremony was presided over by the Archbishop of Kampala, His Grace Paul Ssemwogerere, who pronounced them husband and wife. Jascent, who looked stunning in a white glittery ball gown, was led down the aisle hand in hand with her father to meet Mukunja, who was already at the altar. The newly wedded couple later hosted their guests at Nsambya Gardens…
Singer and media personality Crysto Panda has addressed claims that his new video ‘Wansigalamu’ was low-budget. Crysto Panda, Pawaboy AB and Lutty Neika recently teamed up on ‘Wansigalamu’, which is confidently gaining traction on music charts. Whereas the audio has been well embraced by fans, there has been some criticism towards the visuals shot by renowned videographer, Aronnaire. Some music critics claimed it was a low-budget video not befitting the song. Crysto Panda, during his interview with Galaxy TV, dismissed the claims, asserting that the visuals were captured using a mobile phone. He explained that their aim was to paint a…
Speaker Oboth Oboth (middle) hands Equity Bank’s Gift Shoko an award at the end of the meeting Uganda’s Green Economy Push Takes Centre Stage at CEO Breakfast Meeting Kampala, Uganda | ENTEBBENEWS.NET | The conversation around Uganda’s green transition is no longer about whether the country can afford it. It is about whether it can afford not to act. That was the message from Equity Bank Uganda Managing Director Gift Shoko at the 3rd CEOs’ Breakfast Meeting and High-Level Dialogue on Green Economy, SDGs and Sustainability, held on Wednesday 14th October at the UNICEF Conference Centre in Mbuya.…
Bank of Uganda has raised the benchmark interest rate The Bank of Uganda cut its growth forecast for the 2026/27 financial year to between 6% and 6.5%, from an earlier projection of 7% to 7.5% Kampala, Uganda | AGENCIES | Uganda’s central bank has raised its benchmark interest rate to 12% for the first time in two years, tightening monetary policy as a weakening shilling and rising fuel prices threaten to push inflation higher across the economy. The Bank of Uganda increased its Central Bank Rate by 2.25 percentage points on Wednesday, from 9.75%, citing higher energy costs,…
Uganda’s Minister of State for Industry David Bahati (left) and South Sudan’s Minister of Trade and Industry Dr Labanya Margaret Mathya display copies of the trade memorandum of understanding after signing it at the second Uganda-South Sudan Business Forum and Exhibition at Mestil Hotel in Kampala on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Uganda and South Sudan have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on trade, with officials saying joint technical committees will be set up to oversee its implementation and tackle delays and costs facing traders on the route between the two countries. The…
Singers Levixone and Eddy Kenzo have broken their silence on rumors that they were not on good terms. For some time now, there have been allegations on the internet suggesting that the two had a clash that led to their fallout. Levixone, who was a guest on Sanyuka TV, dismissed the allegations, insisting that they were on good terms, explaining that their friendship was built on brotherhood and they had no reason to fight. “That is a very big lie. It cannot be Eddy Kenzo. He is my brother,” Levixone mentioned. To confirm his statement, Levixone showed off his phone with call…
Singer Spice Diana has reacted to her broken friendship with socialite Prima Kardashi, revealing that she was glad the friendship didn’t work out. Spice and Prima were once very close friends who used to hang out together. However, as time went by, the two fell out over undisclosed reasons, and at one point, Prima was seen on her TikTok live criticizing Spice Diana for her weight gain. The singer, during her interview with BBS TV, first declined to speak about the issues, saying that calling out Prima for her body shaming comments on her Snapchat was enough. As women, Spice explained…
Ugandan rapper Fik Fameica has revealed more details about his ten-year anniversary concert, confirming that it is set to happen at Kololo Airstrip. Fik Fameica, during his live TikTok broadcast with his fans, revealed that he would be celebrating a decade in his career as an artist. For all these years, the rapper bragged about his hard work that has enabled him to give his fans a hit song every single year. “I will be celebrating ten years in the business. For these ten years, no year has gone by without me giving you a hit song. I have been working, serving my…
Bukedde TV presenter Bruno Betty’s ex-fiancé, Princess Teddy Nassolo, has revealed the possible cause of their breakup. In 2024, Bruno Betty and Princess Teddy Nassolo broke up shortly after their colourful customary introduction ceremony. Despite the social media criticism, Teddy Nassolo remained tight-lipped, and no amount of online attacks pushed her to address what sparked their breakup. However, a few days ago during her live TikTok broadcast, Teddy Nassolo hinted at the challenges she endured during her failed relationship. She alleged that salt dominating the dowry items was a red flag, before revealing that exposing their relationship on social media…