I&M Bank Uganda has officially introduced its highly anticipated multi-currency prepaid cards, a move designed to eliminate the hurdles of local and international transactions for its customers. The new card allows users to load and spend in multiple currencies, including Uganda Shillings (UGX), US Dollars (USD), and British Pounds (GBP), making it a game-changer for frequent travelers, online shoppers, and business professionals. Seamless International Spending One of the primary challenges for Ugandans transacting abroad has been the high cost of currency conversion and fluctuating exchange rates. With the I&M multi-currency card, users can lock in exchange rates at the time…
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Security forces in the East Kyoga Region have achieved a major breakthrough by arresting 11 suspects linked to the brutal robbery and murder of mobile money operator Patricia Kokunda. The 36-year-old victim was fatally shot in the early hours of Good Friday, April 3, 2026, near Goalman Supermarket on Station Road. Following intensive intelligence-led operations across Soroti, Amuria, Kalaki, and Abim districts, Police Spokesperson Kituuma Rusoke confirmed that the core of the criminal network has been neutralized. The Suspects: Planners and Executioners Investigations have identified the specific roles played by the gang members in this coordinated attack: The Shooter: David…
Kampala, Uganda | URN | A prolonged crisis in Uganda’s tea sector—marked by financial strain, market challenges, and weak regulation—has forced the government to step in with new laws and a planned 310 billion shillings investment to revive the industry. The Minister of State for Agriculture, Fred Bwino Kyakulaga, said the government is drafting new laws and guidelines to streamline the tea sector and address long-standing bottlenecks affecting farmers and processors. Kyakulaga explained that the intervention follows sustained outcry from stakeholders and earlier consultations, including a meeting between tea growers, processors, and President Yoweri Museveni held in Bushenyi in August 2025. He…
Ugandan music dancehall singer Karole Kasita successfully concluded her second and final round of dance auditions over the weekend, marking a major milestone in preparation for her highly anticipated live performance scheduled for May 29th at Serena Hotel. The auditions attracted an overwhelming turnout of over 400 talented dancers, each bringing unmatched energy, passion, and creativity to the stage. After an intense and competitive selection process, 30 exceptional dancers were chosen to join Karole Kasita as official stage performers for the upcoming show. Beyond the opportunity to perform alongside one of Uganda’s most electrifying artists, the selected dancers also stand…
In a historic move set to redefine regional collaboration, the inaugural Miss Tourism East Africa pageant has been officially announced, with the Pearl of Africa, Uganda, slated to host the landmark event in July 2026. For the first time, the rich tapestry of East African culture, heritage, and natural wonder will converge under one banner. This premier competition will bring together seven East African nations: Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Burundi, and South Sudan, alongside the semi-autonomous state of Zanzibar. Each region will field three distinguished delegates, drawn from their respective national Miss Tourism platforms, to compete for…
Social media Influencer Barista Timo has spoken out following a defeat at the hands of Shakib Lutaaya in a recently concluded celebrity boxing match. Over the weekend, boxing lovers turned out in large numbers to witness the much-anticipated match in Kansanga, where Shakib Cham knocked out Barista Timo in the first round, securing a victory. Timo, while speaking to his followers, acknowledged that he had lost the fight. He revealed that despite being trained by different coaches from both Dubai and Uganda, he was defeated because Shakib was a better fighter than he was. He described his opponent as physically…
PRAU President Nakasiita (C), PRAU Vice President Ronald Beinomugisha (2nd R) and other members of the PRAU Governing Council showcasing their digital membership IDs at the 50th PRAU AGM held at Hotel Africana on 11th April 2026. Kampala, Uganda | ENTEBBENEWS.NET | The Public Relations Association of Uganda (PRAU) has at its 50th Annual General Meeting (AGM) at Hotel Africana launched digital membership identification cards (IDs), a modern solution designed to enhance member experience, accessibility, and engagement. The digital IDs, which offer multiple user benefits, will enable members to access their credentials conveniently, participate in association activities, and verify their professional status through…
Makerere will host geopolitics conference Kampala, Uganda | ENTEBBENEWS.NET | Africa’s place in an increasingly contested global order will come under scrutiny at a two-day geopolitics conference set for April 15–16 at Makerere University, as policymakers and analysts debate whether the continent is shaping or being shaped by intensifying external interest. The conference to be held under the theme “Africa and External Powers: Shaping the Terms of Engagement,” is framed against a backdrop of renewed strategic competition, with actors such as the United States, China, Russia and Gulf states, including the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Qatar expanding their footprint across African economies and political systems. This expanding engagement spanning infrastructure…
Agnes Nandutu in Court. Former Karamoja minister and outgoing Bududa MP jailed four years for diverting relief aid NEWS ANALYSIS | ENTEBBENEWS.NET | The story of Agnes Nandutu is in many ways a study in contrasts, from hardship to prominence, from the newsroom to Parliament, and ultimately from public trust to criminal conviction. Long before she entered the political arena, Nandutu’s life was defined by struggle. Born into a fractured family in the hilly terrain of Bududa District in eastern Uganda, she has often spoken of a childhood marked by instability, moving between grandparents and stepmothers after her parents…
Susan Novela (left), co-founder and executive board member of the Mandela Awards, hands Acilo Nkya (right) her award Johannesburg, South Africa | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Jane Frances Acilo Nkya has dedicated her life to restoring dignity and creating sustainable pathways for empowerment among women, youth, and marginalized communities. On April 10, the Mandela Awards Commission recognised her work, and she was presented with the Mandela Award for Legacy Leadership, Service & Global Impact. The Mandela Awards Commission hosted a distinguished awards ceremony at the Park Hyatt Hotel, Rosebank, honouring Acilo, a Ugandan visionary humanitarian and community development leader whose work continues to…