Speaker Among and her Deputy Thomas Tayebwa jointly laid a wreath Kampala, Uganda | ENTEBBENEWS.NET | Members of Parliament have paid tribute to former Member of Parliament for Kalangala District, the late Helen Nakimuli describing her as a humble but audible voice for her people. The special sitting that transcended party lines on Wednesday 22 April 2026 was chaired by Speaker Anita Among and attended by legislators past and present, political leaders, religious figures, diplomats, friends and family members. The Prime Minister, Robinah Nabbanja who moved the motion to honour Nakimuli described her as a hardworking and outspoken legislator who…
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Jeff Baitwa, Threeways Shipping Founder, says Ugandans can now access opportunities on the continent. Kampala, Uganda | URN | The industry has put the completion level of the export pipeline at close to 90 percent today, while pre-commissioning and commissioning testing phase (including hydro testing) exercises are ongoing to determine the facility’s readiness, according to the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU). These tests ensure the pipeline, pump stations, tanks, and marine terminal are safe, leak-free, and ready to transport heated crude oil. In the upstream, especially in the Tilenga and Kingfisher project areas, pipelines are now being buried, ready for…
The expo organisers and partners Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | “Care Before Crisis” will be the theme of this year’s Baby & Kids Expo East Africa 2026, set for 16–17 May at the UMA Showgrounds in Lugogo, Kampala. Organised by Kiara Events and partners, the expo aims to bring together families, caregivers and industry players around a shared message: preparation is one of the most powerful forms of care. “We started this expo because we saw too many parents showing up in crisis, overwhelmed, underprepared, and carrying the weight of things they couldn’t have known to ask about,” said Joweria Nabuuma,…
Mpaka Records boss and singer Ykee Benda has opened up about the chronic stress and depression he suffered after a long custody battle with his ex-girlfriend and baby mama, Julie Batenga. Ykee Benda and Julie dated for several years, during which they had their first and only child, Tugume Dante. The singer claimed he believed in settling down with one woman, and because of this, he was compelled to visit Julie’s parents’ home in a traditional kukyala ceremony. However, they bitterly fell out and went their separate ways. Two years after their breakup, they found themselves entangled in a custody…
Participants put out a fire during the drills Kikuube, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | CNOOC Uganda Limited (CUL), in collaboration with its contractor CENERTECH and partner Infiniti Line International Limited, has conducted a well control emergency drill at the Kingfisher Oilfield, reaffirming a commitment to safety, operational excellence, and emergency preparedness. At the center of the drill is the well control emergency base facility, strategically located near the well pads to enable rapid response in the event of an emergency or other well control incident. “This initiative also contributes to national content development. Through structured training, mentorship, technology transfer and…
Swangz Avenue singer Winnie Nwagi has vowed to keep dressing as she pleases until she personally decides to stop. Winnie Nwagi is one of the female artists who has not only been identified by their talent but also by her body, which she is not afraid to flaunt in skimpy clothes. Despite the criticism, the self-proclaimed fire baby revealed that she was ready to go to prison if it meant dressing the way she wanted. Speaking to journalists, Nwagi, dressed in a short, revealing maroon outfit, expressed her free will, emphasizing that she only wore what made her most comfortable. She…
Singer Chosen Becky has been treated to a surprise baby shower by her lovely friends ahead of the birth of her bundle of joy. The baby shower was a cream-and-brown affair with a retro theme. The attendees showed up with the ’90s-inspired outfits to match the decoration as they danced to some of the oldies’ songs. Becky was transported to the venue by her husband, Ssekajja, smartly dressed for the day. The couple took time off to take pictures with their small circle, who were constantly hyping them. The baby shower comes a few days after her chilling confession during a…
State Minister for Finance (General Duties) Henry Musasizi (left) consults Speaker of Parliament, Annet Among, during consideration of tax bills on Tuesday, 21 April 2026. Kampala, Uganda | ENTEBBENEWS.NET | Parliament has considered and approved a raft of bills introducing or increasing taxes on various goods intended to raise revenue to fund government activities in the new financial year. The bills including the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2026; the Stamp Duty (Amendment) Bill, 2026; the External Trade (Amendment) Bill, 2026; the Tax Procedures Code (Amendment) Bill, 2026; and the Excise Duty (Amendment) Bill, 2026 were first scrutinised by the…
Renown media personality and deejay Forever Etania Mutoni has bid farewell to NRG Radio Uganda after a couple of years. Etania, real name Edith Ndagire, took to her social media accounts and made the big announcement to her fans. In a post, she opened up on the big memories that she made at the station and how walking away breaks her heart. For over two years, Etania revealed that she showed up with her crew, doing what they did best. Throughout this time, she gained a sizeable number of fans who tuned in to the NRG Circle every day, and she couldn’t help…
A teacher in one of the classes Kampala, Uganda | URN | As the government prepares to overhaul teacher payment by linking pay more closely to days attended or lessons delivered, education experts and union leaders are urging a more thought-through approach. They warn that over-reliance on financial penalties risks demotivating teachers without addressing deeper structural problems. The proposal, first reported by New Vision Newspaper, aims to tackle chronic teacher absenteeism, a long-standing issue that has undermined learning outcomes in Uganda’s public schools. Teopista Birungi Mayanja, a seasoned education expert and founder of the Uganda National Teachers’ Union, expressed scepticism about attaching…