Uganda Airlines. FILE PHOTO AIRBUS MEDIA KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda Airlines, the national carrier, has temporarily suspended flights to Dubai following airspace closure linked to the current security situation in the Middle East. In a statement issued late Saturday, the airline announced the suspension of its scheduled services between Entebbe International Airport and Dubai International Airport. “We sincerely regret the disruptions to your travel plans and appreciate your understanding as we navigate this situation beyond our control,” the airline said. “We will provide further updates once the airspace reopens and normal rescheduling resumes.” Earlier on Saturday, Dubai airport…
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Mama Ghetto, real name Claire Nanganja, has called upon all women who might have Bucha Man’s children to come forward and introduce them to the rest of the family. A few weeks back, Bucha Man came out to say that he was not walking down the aisle because of the many women/partners in his life. Mama Ghetto, however, while speaking in a TV interview, described Bucha Man as a polygamous man and expressed her welcoming attitude towards all his children from outside their union into her home. She was not a strong believer in polygamous marriage, but to her, it works out if…
Ugandan musician A Pass has opened up about the state of the music industry, projecting that he would be one of the biggest artists in East Africa if he followed his career in countries like Kenya. During his live stream with his fans, A Pass expressed his disappointment with the local music industry and its fans for not appreciating and supporting their own talents. He explained that the fans have continuously put artists in a box, forcing them to release music that is just ‘Ugandan appealing’, and when they go outside that narrative, their music will flop. “If I went to Kenya…
Musician and politician Nina Roz has spoken out about biased netizens who have put down artists, claiming they do not have the potential to hold political office. Nina Roz, speaking to BBS TV viewers, explained that, as an artist, she decided to run for a parliamentary position to represent her home area out of a desire to change it. Many other musicians like her also joined the race in the recently concluded elections, sparking a huge debate. A section of critics judged and accused them of ruining the industry by dragging politics into it. On many occasions, artists who chose…
KAMPALA, UGANDA | ENTEBBENEWS.NET | A census has confirmed the presence of 426 chimpanzees in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park following the first-ever dedicated chimpanzee census in the forest, a milestone conservation exercise that officials say will reshape management of the globally renowned park. The census, conducted by the Jane Goodall Institute Uganda in partnership with the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) and other stakeholders, provides clear scientific evidence on the presence, distribution, and conservation importance of chimpanzees in Bwindi. Launching the findings, the Minister of State for Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, Martin Mugarra Bahinduka, described the findings as timely and critical for…
Singer Gloria Budgie, real name Gloria Busingye, has opened up on her position in the music industry, explaining that she was unbothered by critics. Gloria Bugie, during her TV appearance, responded to claims that she is one of the most slandered artists in the industry, especially for her fashion sense. She revealed that her social media comment section was full of negative comments, but she paid them no mind. She noted that her only focus was releasing music, and as long as she was not doing anything illegal, she would still give her fans the best of her, regardless of the…
People line up to collect ballot papers at a polling station in Wakiso district, Uganda, on Jan. 15, 2026. (Photo by Mary Kansiime/Xinhua) Brussels, Belgium | ENTEBBENEWS.NET | The European Parliament has stepped up scrutiny of Uganda’s political path after the disputed January 15, 2026, elections, issuing a resolution condemning post-election violence and expressing concern over threats to opposition leaders and civil society actors. At the Delegation to the African–EU Parliamentary Assembly (DAFR) ordinary session in Brussels on Monday, chaired by Belgian MEP Hilde Vautmans, lawmakers reaffirmed Uganda as a “key partner” in regional peace and security, but underscored that…
Musician Tracy Melon, real name Tracy Mirembe, has revealed that she is living an answered prayer after her music journey took shape. Tracy Melon had her breakthrough song three years ago, but before then, she had released several songs that didn’t reach the limelight. She became a popular figure on TikTok, mainly for her covers of popular songs. Kakana was the song that paved the way for her and earned her a spot amongst the top female artists in the industry, winning different accolades, something most artists have struggled to do for the longest time. Speaking during an interview, Tracy…
Singer Pia Pounds, real name s Tracy Kirabo, has spoken out on how Chosen Becky ghosted her ahead of their music collaboration. Earlier this month, Pia Pounds released ‘Size Yange’, an afro-zouk love song that is projected to be maximised at weddings and introduction ceremonies. Since Chosen Becky has been known to specialize in this field, Pia Pounds thought her verse would complement the song and also tap into her fanbase. However, to her surprise, Chosen Becky didn’t show up to record her verse for the song, despite having listened to the demo and loved it. Pia Pounds revealed that she didn’t…
Socialite and businesswoman Prima Ndagire, alias Kardarshi, has opened up on the number of marriage proposals she has turned down from different men in her DMs. Prima’s reaction comes shortly after her ex-partner, and baby daddy, Geosteady, married his lover, Hindu Kay. The couple legalized their relationship in a secret Nikkah ceremony, exchanging vows in accordance with Muslim tradition, officially becoming husband and wife. Netizens immediately turned against Prima, whom they insisted was jealous, considering the recent drama and closeness with Geosteady to promote his just-concluded Valentine’s Day concert. Prima, who was visibly upset, addressed the issue during her live…