Celebrated singer and Leone Island boss Jose Chameleone has cancelled his much-anticipated concert following speculations that King Saha was to stage his concert on the same date and venue. Chameleone was scheduled to celebrate his career with fans in the ‘Jose Chameleone Unlimited’ concert on 4th December 2026 and went ahead to book and fully pay for the venue. In a letter that Jose Chameleone addressed to the stadium management, he wrote that he was voluntarily releasing his booking at Cricket Oval, making the date and venue available for King Saha. He explained that he did this in the interest…
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Veteran singer Mastor Parrot, real name David Sifaayo, has been reported dead following a terrible road accident on the Northern Bypass. According to reports, Master Parrot was knocked dead by a speeding motorcycle as he attempted to cross the road on the Northern Bypass. The accident reportedly happened on Monday evening, 1 June 2026, in the Masanafu area along the Kampala Northern Bypass. Parrot breathed his last on the spot, and efforts to save his life proved futile, and his body was subsequently transported to the mortuary for post-mortem. Master Parrot’s death was met with significant dismay among his family…
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UPDF troops in Congo Kampala, Uganda | Xinhua | The Ugandan military said Sunday that it will continue joint operations with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) against the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebel group despite the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the neighboring country. Chris Magezi, acting spokesperson for the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), told Xinhua by telephone that there have been no calls for an immediate halt to military operations, as the ADF continues to kill and abduct civilians in eastern DRC. His remarks came after World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Thursday appealed to…
The Inspector General of Government (IGG), Aisha Nalule Baatala, has formally submitted her comprehensive investigation report regarding alleged corruption and illicit enrichment involving former Speaker of Parliament Anita Among to President Yoweri Museveni. Sources familiar with the inquiry reveal that the dossier was delivered to the President early last week, arriving just before the 12th Parliament formally elected Jacob Marksons Oboth (Oboth-Oboth) as the new Speaker and Thomas Tayebwa as Deputy Speaker. While the findings of the report are strictly classified, the submission represents a major milestone in an intense public accountability drive tracking the wealth, office management, and lifestyle…
Kampala, Uganda | URN | President Yoweri Museveni’s latest Cabinet reshuffle has ushered 30 new faces into an 81-member government, bringing together diplomats, doctors, lawyers, engineers, entrepreneurs and youth leaders in what analysts describe as one of the most diverse waves of appointments in recent years. While several veteran ministers retained their portfolios, the appointments signal an effort to inject fresh expertise into government as Uganda navigates economic transformation, oil production, youth unemployment, regional diplomacy and public service reforms. The reshuffle has generated both praise and debate, with political commentators interpreting the changes through different lenses—ranging from governance reforms to…
Standard Chartered Bank Uganda and Absa Bank Uganda Limited have received regulatory approval from the Bank of Uganda for Standard Chartered Bank Uganda Limited to sale its Wealth and Retail Banking (WRB) business to Absa Bank Uganda Limited. The approval marks an important milestone for Uganda’s banking sector and reflects continued confidence in the strength, stability, and regulatory oversight of the country’s financial system. It also reinforces Absa’s position as a well-capitalised financial institution with a strong governance framework and a long-term commitment to the Ugandan market. Sanjay Rughani, CEO & Managing Director, Standard Chartered Uganda, added: “This approval is…
The National Unity Platform (NUP) has officially named Irene Nampala as its flag bearer for the upcoming Kalangala District Woman Member of Parliament by-election. The announcement, made at the party’s headquarters in Makerere-Kavule, Kampala, by NUP Election Management Committee Chairperson Harriet Chemutai, follows an intense internal vetting and field assessment process that drew 14 initial female aspirants. Nampala is the elder sister of the late Kalangala Woman MP, Hellen Nakimuli, who passed away last month following an unsuccessful medical surgery in Kampala. The Selection Matrix: Vetting vs. Ground Surveys To ensure localized appeal, the NUP Election Management Committee deployed a…
Balaam Barugahara, Hon Minister of State for Youth and Children Affairs, has confirmed the exhumation of the late Paul Kafeero’s body to settle long-standing paternity wars. Since his passing, the late Paul Kafeero’s family has experienced a long-standing paternity dispute involving over 20 young people. These claimed that they were fathered by the late Kadongo Kamu icon, and despite the initial DNA results, they disputed the results, alleging that the results were inaccurate. As the family disputes escalated, Hon Balaam Barugahara intervened to settle the wrangles, offering to invest in another DNA test to determine the late Paul Kafeero’s biological…
In Uganda’s ever-growing entertainment industry, few individuals have demonstrated the resilience, dedication, and consistency of Arnold Ssempijja, popularly known as Manager Apple. With over a decade of experience in artist management and entertainment operations, he has played a significant role behind the scenes in shaping and supporting some of Uganda’s music talents. Manager Apple recently attracted widespread attention following the successful concert of Karole Kasita at Serena Hotel, an event that showcased exceptional planning, coordination, and execution. The success of the concert further highlighted his ability to deliver results at the highest level of the entertainment business. Over the years,…