Veteran singer Iryn Namubiru has opened up on the long break that she took without releasing new music, citing that she was handling her personal life. Last year, Iryn stirred conversations in the media after she officially released her memoir, discussing her personal life, especially her estranged relationship with her mother, which kept her away from her for over 11 years. During this time, she was not releasing any new music, and fans speculated that she was on a break because she was suffering from depression. During her TV interview, Iryn dismissed the claims, stating that she was still handling…
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Justice Aisha Naluzze Batala the new Inspector General of Government (IGG) Jinja, Uganda | URN | The Inspector General Of Government has directed the outgoing Jinja Southern Division mayor Nasser Ashiraf and 21 other staff to refund sh33.7 million that they irregularly received in the form of allowances. According to the IGG, the money was meant to facilitate supervision of different government projects in the area. However, the IGG in a statement, said there is no written evidence that such activities were carried out in the course of the financial year. The statement indicates that the available written evidence only shows…
Senior technocrats of the Ministry of Finance (left) presenting a raft of new tax proposals to the Parliamentary Committee on Finance on April 2. COURTESY PHOTO/MINISTRY OF FINANCE X HANDLE. Inside the 2026/27 revenue push, public pushback, and the battle over fairness NEWS ANALYSIS | RONALD MUSOKE | On April 2, Henry Musasizi, the Minister of State for Finance (General Duties), presented a raft of tax proposals to Parliament to finance a proposed Shs 84 trillion budget for the 2026/27 financial year, up from Shs 72 trillion in the current financial year, signalling a clear shift towards funding the budget through…
COMMENT | PAUL KYAMBADDE | Retirement is often imagined as a season of rest, reflection, and freedom after decades of hard work. Yet for many people today, it arrives with a knot of anxiety rather than a sigh of relief. The central fear is painfully simple: What if my money runs out before my life does? This concern is no longer hypothetical. The 2024 population census results show an increase in the overall life expectancy from 63.7 in 2014 to 68.5. Males are expected to live to at least 66.9 years, an increase of 4 years, and at least…
Talent Africa Group is proud to announce the signing of Azeezah Hashim to its talent roster for business management and booking representation, marking an exciting new partnership focused on growing her brand and expanding her opportunities across East Africa and beyond. Azeezah Hashim is a dynamic and multi-talented personality whose work spans across DJing, event hosting, corporate MC work, media, influencer marketing, and entertainment. Known for her vibrant presence, professionalism, and strong connection with audiences, she has built a respected name in the lifestyle, nightlife, corporate, and entertainment spaces. Through this partnership, Talent Africa Group will lead Azeezah Hashim’s bookings,…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), serving under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), has successfully conducted a Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) outreach in the recently liberated town of Mubarak. The mission, carried out in coordination with partner forces, provided essential humanitarian aid and medical services to residents of the Lower Shabelle region, marking a significant milestone in ongoing stabilization efforts following the town’s liberation. Medical Aid and Relief Supplies for 300+ Households The outreach addressed the immediate needs of a population recovering from prolonged conflict. UPDF personnel and partners distributed comprehensive assistance packages to more than…
The Uganda Police Force has issued a stern caution to the public regarding the ongoing trial of the Ggaba daycare murder case, urging citizens to remain calm and avoid personal interference in the judicial process. The accused, 34-year-old Christopher Okello Onyum, is charged with the brutal killing of four children at the Ggaba Early Childhood Development Centre. As the trial proceeds today, authorities have significantly bolstered security at the court premises to manage the high emotional stakes surrounding the case. Heavy Security Deployment at Court Police spokesperson Kituuma Rusoke confirmed that a robust security presence has been established to safeguard…
The State House Anti-Corruption Unit has produced a man identified as Kizito Ronald before the Nakawa Chief Magistrate’s Court on charges of demanding money with menaces and extortion. The prosecution alleges that Kizito orchestrated a sophisticated scheme in February 2026 to extort money from a citizen through intimidation and false reports. The Fabricated Assassination Plot The case centers on an incident at Kira Police Station, where Kizito reportedly made a shocking claim to a one Mugimba Robert. Kizito allegedly asserted that he had been contracted by Mugimba himself to kill Mugimba’s own wife. However, during police interrogation, the plot began…
President Yoweri Museveni has announced a large-scale, nationwide fish farming initiative designed to harness the economic potential of Uganda’s wetlands and elevate household wealth. The President made the revelation on the sixth day of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) parliamentary retreat at the National Leadership Institute (NALI) in Kyankwanzi. Addressing newly elected Members of Parliament, Museveni emphasized that traditional funding alone is insufficient for high-impact wetland utilization. The Fish Farming Initiative: Beyond PDM Museveni noted that while the Parish Development Model (PDM) provides a foundation, the Shs1 million allocation per household is inadequate for specialized aquaculture which requires machinery and…
Police in the Kampala Metropolitan area have launched a massive manhunt for a private security guard accused of stealing Shs290 million in cash and gold valued at Shs500 million from a prominent gold refinery. The suspect, identified by police as Justine Akena, is a resident of Naguru Go Down and was attached to Magnum Security Group. At the time of the incident, he was deployed to guard the offices of Goldex Uganda Limited, located along Mawanda Road. How the Shs790 Million Heist Unfolded The theft, which occurred on the night of Friday, April 10, 2026, appears to have been a…