The political atmosphere in Uganda is heating up as the race for the Speakership of the 12th Parliament triggers a high-profile clash between Justice Minister Norbert Mao and current Speaker Anita Among. As the 2026 electoral cycle approaches, the battle for control of the legislative arm of government has moved from quiet lobbying to open friction. Recent exchanges between the Democratic Party (DP) President and the Speaker have signaled a deepening divide over the direction of the next Parliament. The Core of the Dispute: Governance and Allegiances The tension reportedly stems from disagreements over parliamentary conduct and the influence of…
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Women entrepreneurs running technology and tech-enabled businesses have been encouraged to apply for the 2026 cohort of the Standard Chartered Women in Technology (WiT) Accelerator programme as stakeholders intensify efforts to unlock the potential of women-led enterprises in Uganda’s digital economy. The call was made during the official launch of the programme’s second cohort at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel, where partners positioned the initiative as a strategic intervention to address systemic barriers that continue to limit women entrepreneurs from scaling high-growth ventures. Delivered by the Standard Chartered Foundation in partnership with Innovation Village and Village Capital, and implemented by Future…
Social media has reacted to a viral video of celebrated veteran music producer Didi, real name Abdul Karim Muchwa’s confession that he was HIV-free. Producer Didi appeared in one of the videos making rounds on TikTok, confessing that he had once had HIV, but he was now virus-free after Jesus healed him. Speaking from what looked like a microphone studio, Producer Didi gave viewers an acapella praise song for healing him and told all the doubters to ask pastors Bujingo and Bugembe Wilson to testify on his behalf. This sparked a huge debate, with some comments calling him out for…
UNMF President Eddy Kenzo has compared the music industry back then and today, giving credit to their generation for shaping and bettering the music industry to what it is now. Eddy Kenzo, speaking about the previous generation of artists, revealed that they lived a very miserable life and, despite working hard, couldn’t afford the life they deserved, always finding it hard to do something for themselves, like building a home. He noted that the industry was initially regarded as a career for failures, with people stereotyping every artist as a drug addict, drunkard, or living a reckless life of fighting…
Hoima Stadium While partners are largely upgrading existing facilities, Uganda has taken a more capital-intensive route, investing heavily in new stadium construction Kampala, Uganda | URN | Uganda’s multi-billion shilling push to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is facing intensifying scrutiny after Parliament exposed critical infrastructure shortfalls. This raises fresh fears that the country could fall short of continental standards barely fifteen months before kick-off. At the centre of the storm is a February 2026 inspection by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), which reportedly found that none of Uganda’s key match venues currently meet the stringent…
Socialite, businesswoman, and reality TV star Deborah Cleave, commonly known as MamiDeb, has opened up about how her marriage to her husband, Michael Cleave, was met with resistance from strangers online. MamiDeb, during a TV interview, revealed that during the year they were preparing to walk down the aisle, her husband kept receiving random messages from strangers on social media advising him against marrying her. Without revealing many details or outing the culprits, she noted that they alleged they had enough evidence to stop Michael from making her his wife. As an open and loyal partner, MamiDeb revealed that whenever…
Lydia Jazmine has spoken out about the rampant incidents that involve members of the crowd sexually harassing female artists on stage. A few days back, Tracy Melon was a guest performer in one of the bars in Mbarara, where she cut short her session, citing sexual harassment. Speaking about the incident, Lydia Jazmine acknowledged in a TV interview that it happened to many female artists, even though many of them didn’t come out to speak about it. As female stars, Jazmine revealed they had genuine fans who loved and admired them, but there was also a section of hooligans who…
Renowned musician Rema Namakula has addressed allegations of snubbing female artists in music collaborations. Rema Namakula, one of the top female stars, has had the opportunity to collaborate with various artists, but none of them are female. Speaking during a recent TV interview, the vocalist addressed the misconception, revealing she was open to working with anyone. She noted that she had had different conversations in the past with some artists about working on a song together, but they always ended there, and everyone went about their business once they parted ways. She, however, hailed female artists for their hard work…
Swangz Avenue signee Azawi, real name Priscilla Zawedde, has revealed that she is scared of Ray G because of how crazy his fans can get. A couple of years ago, Azawi and Ray G clashed during a performance in Mbarara before reconciling and making peace. Azawi, who had arrived earlier and waited up to 2 hours for her turn to perform, was interrupted by Ray G, with support from his fans. Being a non-violent person, she chose to let the issue go because chaos had erupted on stage. Since then, however, Azawi confessed that he was afraid of being on the…
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Eight deportees from the United States have arrived in Uganda, sparking renewed debate over the country’s role in accepting third-country nationals, an official said on Thursday. Simon Mundeyi, spokesperson for Uganda’s Ministry of Internal Affairs, told Xinhua by telephone that the eight people arrived at Entebbe International Airport. There were seven men and one woman from six African countries, including Mauritania, Angola, Ethiopia, Mali, Togo and Guinea, and they were classified as asylum seekers, according to Mundeyi. In August last year, Uganda said it had reached an agreement with the United States to accept third-country…