Pastor Robert Burale delivering the keynote Beyond Applause: Why Africa’s Service Institutions Must Mature Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Rotary leaders across Africa have been being urged to rethink expansion not as a celebration but as a structural responsibility in a rapidly shifting continental landscape. This was one of several pointed messages delivered by Pastor Robert Burale during his keynote address at the Rotary DISCON 101 conference that ended on Saturday at Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort. The event, graced by Uganda’s Vice President Rt Maj. Jessica Alupo, convened Rotarians from across Africa at a time when the…
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Tailers at work at a spin factory in Kampala. Others are, however, doing jobs that are insecure, low-paying and outside the formal economy. Most Ugandans are employed, but the vast majority remain trapped in informal, low-paid and insecure work Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda’s latest labour market data suggests that while most people are working, many are doing so in jobs that are insecure, low-paying and outside the formal economy. The Labour Market Survey 2025, released by the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) in Kampala on April 17, shows that informal employment continues to dominate the…
Kampala, Uganda | URN | When State Minister for Sports Peter Ogwang addressed Parliament on April 15, 2026, he laid out an expansive, inter-ministerial spending plan aimed at meeting standards set by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). At its core, the Shs905 billion package reflects a classic “mega-event model” of development, where transport, health, tourism, and urban infrastructure are accelerated under tight deadlines. Key allocations include: Shs213.76Bn for upgrading 47.53km of roads around Hoima and Kampala, Shs184.9Bn for a passenger terminal at Kabalega Airport and Shs91.05Bn for upgrading health facilities in Hoima and Masindi. Others are Shs109Bn for the…
Renowned songwriter and musician Fyno, real name Joseph Ssuuna, has opened up about his songwriting, putting a timeframe on releasing a hit song. Fyno is one of the young, celebrated songwriters in the Ugandan music industry and has worked with some of the top names. Speaking about his musical prowess, Fyno noted that all he needs is just 30 minutes to pen down a song that would most likely be a hit song. Listing songs like B2C’s Tokigezza, Nina Roz‘s Olumya Banno, and Munda Ddala, among others, he spent just 30 minutes coming up with the lines. He affirmed that…
Dancehall singer Buchaman has opened up on the dynamics he uses to run his home and marriage, emphasizing that he doesn’t give his wives money for home maintenance. Buchaman openly admitted that he doesn’t leave “Kameeza” money, as is the norm in almost all African homes. Instead, he said, he only gives his women money depending on the good things they have done for him as a sign of appreciation. In his defense, the singer revealed that he doesn’t believe in giving money to his partner as a routine expectation. To him, financial support is a reward for the effort…
Uganda mourns the untimely death of Woman Member of Parliament for Kalangala constituency, Hon. Hellen Nakimuli, who breathed her last on 19 April 2026. According to reports surrounding the politician, she has been experiencing health challenges that required a medical surgery. Over the weekend, she underwent a medical procedure at Alexandro Medical Center in an effort to alleviate the medical challenges. Following the procedure, unfortunately, the patient failed to wake up from anesthesia, despite numerous efforts by medical experts to save her life. Hon. Hellen Nakimuli’s body is currently lying lifeless at Mulago Mortuary, where it was taken for postmortem…
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The gunman who shot dead veteran Vision Group journalist Joe Nam left behind everything else, taking only his phone, in what residents now suspect was a targeted killing. Nam, 55, was killed on Sunday at his home in Kawanda Central Zone, Nabweru Division, Wakiso District. Residents say the unusual nature of the attack has raised more questions than answers, after the phone emerged as the only item taken from the scene. “He was a born-again Christian. I’m told he often went outside to pray. I’m not sure if they found him praying or pulled him from the…
Swangz Avenue singer Winnie Nwagi has revealed she doesn’t need anyone’s help to fight against her aggressors, promising to continue dealing with them until they stop. Winnie Nwagi is one of the few female artists who have been targeted by rowdy men while performing on stage. She has had several incidents of sexual harassment where fans have inappropriately touched her amidst performances, despite making it clear in the past that her body was not to be accessed by them. Her recent experience came during the Easter festivities, when she went outside town to perform at a local bar, and as…
Deceased MP, Hellen Nakimuli in Parliament. Kalangala, Uganda | URN | Several leaders have taken to X (formerly Twitter) to express their pain and grief following the death of Hellen Nakimuli, the Kalangala District Woman Member of Parliament. Nakimuli was pronounced dead on Sunday afternoon at Alexandria Medical Center following an unsuccessful surgical procedure. The legislator, who belonged to the opposition, National Unity Platform (NUP) leaders, also served as the Shadow Minister for Information. The news of her demise sent ripples through the political landscape, particularly as Nakimuli was preparing for her swearing-in ceremony for the 12th Parliament, scheduled for May 14,…
Uganda confronts new development reality Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Declining global aid flows and shifting geopolitical priorities are forcing a rethink of how Africa finances its development. Participants at the ninth Kampala Geopolitics Conference said this week, warning that traditional models are becoming increasingly unsustainable. The conference, held at Makerere University under the theme “African Dimensions in International Debates,” brought together academicians, diplomats and development practitioners to examine Africa’s place in a rapidly changing global order. At the centre of discussions was the future of development assistance, long a cornerstone of African economies but now under pressure as donor…