Gen. Muhoozi inspects road works by SFC in the city in 2023 Uganda’s challenge is not just building roads—but building a system where speed, transparency, and accountability move in the same direction Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | In the quiet hours of April 11, at exactly 02:20am East African Standard Time, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Commander of the UPDF and Senior Presidential Advisor on Special Operations, dropped a message that would ripple across Uganda’s governance and infrastructure debate. Writing on X (formerly Twitter), he declared: “I’m going to say this today and it will NEVER change. All and every road contract in…
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Christine Olok, Deputy Mayor of Gulu City, Francis Topacho, Chief Information Officer at Absa Bank Uganda and Michael Eguma, the deputy headmaster of Gulu High at the launch of the drive at the school. Right is Enjer Ashiraf, Executive Director, My Tree Initiative. Drive is to grow 700,000 trees in 300 Schools Across Northern Uganda Gulu, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Absa Bank Uganda, has announced a bold commitment to grow 2 million indigenous, fruit, shade and medicinal trees over the next three years, reinforcing the bank’s long-term dedication to climate action, environmental restoration, and sustainable community development across the country. The…
Agnes Nandutu in Court. Moroto, Uganda | URN | Local leaders in the Karamoja sub-region are demanding the prosecution of all government officials implicated in the iron sheet scandal, saying the conviction of former Karamoja Affairs State Minister Agnes Nandutu alone does not deliver justice to the Karamojong people. On April 10, the Anti-Corruption Court sentenced Nandutu to four years in jail and barred her from holding public office for 10 years over the iron sheet saga. Nandutu was accused of stealing 2,000 iron sheets meant for reformed Karamojong warriors who voluntarily surrendered firearms to the government and embraced peace.…
Rukaari Mbarara, Uganda | URN | The High Court in Mbarara has dismissed an election petition filed by Mbarara City North MP candidate Robert Mwesigwa Rukaari against MP-elect Christopher Bakashaba and the Electoral Commission, after finding that Rukaari failed to properly serve the respondents with court documents. Rukaari, who contested as an independent candidate in the 15th January general election, had asked the court to nullify Bakashaba’s victory and declare him the rightful winner, arguing that Bakashaba was not qualified to stand for election due to alleged irregularities in his academic credentials. He also sought Bakashaba’s prosecution over the same…
Singer Spice Diana has opened up on what she considers before collaborating with any artists, and to her, friendship comes first. Spice Diana is one of the female artists described as a free spirit who will always push her collaborations in every way she can. Her closeness to the person she has teamed up with, especially male artists, will have social media think that there is something more going on between them. Addressing the matter, Spice Diana emphasized that the closeness stems from the fact that she only works with people she likes. Describing herself as a vibe-driven artist, she noted…
Singer Big Eye Starboss and Eddy Kenzo were once very close, starting their music careers together before their friendship deteriorated, and they are no longer on good talking terms. Addressing the press, Big Eye addressed the ongoing rumors suggesting that they had made up, acknowledging that they had initially disagreed on some issues with Eddy Kenzo, but it didn’t mean they had parted ways. Despite their constant public attacks, Big Eye Starboss believes it was a healthy debate with both defending what they believed in. He further noted that they take a very long time to be in the same space…
Singer Chosen Becky, real name Rebecca Kukiriza, has opened up on how she suffered a miscarriage that saw her lose one of her twin babies. A few months ago, Chosen Becky made headlines after holding her introduction ceremony with her now husband, Ssekajja, in Masaka. She made a fashion statement, especially with her bridal gomesi adorned with glitter and stones. Sharing her experience, Chosen Becky revealed that these gomesis were beautiful and very expensive, but they came with the challenge of being very bulky. At this time, she was pregnant and expecting twins, but the gomesis weighed heavily on her…
Winners of the Best Farmers awards 2025 from across Uganda. Lira, Uganda | NEWS FEATURE | For over six decades, dfcu Bank has supported Ugandans to build businesses, with agriculture remaining at the heart of that journey. Through financing, partnerships, and platforms that recognise and uplift farmers, the Bank continues to play a role in helping agriculture move from subsistence into a more structured and sustainable business. One such platform is the dfcu Bank–Vision Group Best Farmers Awards, run in partnership with Vision Group and other stakeholders. Now in its 12th edition, the initiative recognises farmers who are doing more…
Gracious Kadondi in the center together with NUP’s acting president Lina Zedriga on the right and Joly Tukamushaba in red and her mother in green fter swearing in Kampala, Uganda | URN | Makerere University has sworn in the newly elected guild leadership amid chanting and jubilation across student halls. Gracious Kadondi, who was elected as the 92nd Guild President of the university, pledged to restore unity among students following divisions that arose during the campaign period. Kadondi, who was fronted by the National Unity Platform(NUP), promised to rebuild a united student voice rather than relying solely on the powers…
Obua (L) and Tebandeke Kampala, Uganda | ENTEBBENEWS.NET | MPs have queried the use of military-style attire by Members-elect at a retreat in Kyankwanzi District. The concern was raised by Bbaale County MP, Charles Tebandeke, during plenary on Wednesday, 16 March 2026. He questioned the propriety, and legality, of the National Resistance Movement Party (NRM) Members-elect wearing army-green uniforms during a week-long training at the National Leadership Institute (NALI) that ended on 14 April 2026. “We have just passed amendments to the UPDF law restricting unauthorised use of military attire. Are we not exposing these members to legal risk?” Tebandeke asked,…