Musician A Pass has revealed that he is not focused on being labelled as an international artist, citing his local fans as his first priority. A Pass, real name Bagonza Alexander, during his live broadcast, revealed that while many artists were obsessed with hitting the international market, his goal was to serve his local fans. A Pass has made a name for himself as one of the top dancehall artists and lyricists, and his music has topped various playlists. He emphasized that it wasn’t about having his music recognized across the globe, but he wanted to make music that resonated…
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Dancehall musician Karole Kasita has vowed not to perform at any other concerts around Kampala in preparation for her big day in May. Karole Kasita, speaking to the media, opened up about the strategies she had put in place to help her show succeed. Among them was using all media outlets as much as she could to ensure her show didn’t flop. Additionally, Karole Kasita revealed that she wouldn’t perform at any shows again until her concert date. This was to give herself time to scout for concert sales and to spread the word about her big day to the…
Renowned music producer Daddy Andre and fiancée Sylvia Suubi Nanderea are gearing up for their much-anticipated introduction ceremony. Over the weekend on Sunday, Daddy Andre and Sylvia cemented their relationship with a colourful customary Kukyala ceremony. Held at Sylvia Suubi Nanderea’s aunt’s residence in Bulindo, the ceremony was graced by several notable figures in the entertainment industry, including comedian Patrick Salavado and Emma Carlos. During the ceremony, Andre had an up-close experience with Sylvia’s family and relatives, which showed his confidence in marrying their daughter. It was here that the singer gifted the family several goodies before they discussed the…
Refugees in Uganda KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Severe humanitarian funding cuts are pushing Uganda’s refugee health system to the brink of collapse, putting nearly two million refugees at risk of losing access to basic health and nutrition services, a relief agency has warned. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) said in a statement on Monday that the funding shortfalls have forced the closure of essential health services across refugee settlements in the East African country. The IRC reported that more than six disease outbreaks were recorded in refugee settlements across Uganda in 2025, while stock-outs of essential medicines and medical…
Veteran Kadongo Kamu singer Vincent Ssegawa, now Luqman Ssegawa, was last night allegedly attacked by thugs, beating him to a pulp. According to reports, Luqman Ssegawa was attacked by unknown assailants while returning to Bombo, after saying his ishae prayers at Masjid. During the scuffle, he was hit by a sharp object, which penetrated through his skull, leaving him with a big injury on his head. The thugs reportedly went on to strangle him; fortunately, he survived and was rushed to the nearby health facility for medical supervision. He was subsequently transferred to a bigger hospital to further examine the…
As demand for organic chicken rises in Morocco, researchers in the country are launching a study to examine the potential use of cannabis as a healthier alternative to antibiotics in poultry farming. Earlier studies have suggested that cannabis by-products could reduce mortality, improve the meat quality and gut health of poultry, without intoxicating or harming growth. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Morocco has begun exploring the use of hemp in animal feeds as demand for organic and antibiotic-free poultry products rises in one of Africa’s largest poultry markets. Early January, Morocco’s cannabis regulator, the National Agency for the…
Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development Hon. Matia Kasaija on behalf of the Government of Uganda and Sanjay Rughani the CEO and Head of Coverage, Uganda at Standard Chartered Bank today signed three Financing Agreements at the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development to fund key government infrastructure projects aligned with the Government’s Ten-Fold Growth Strategy, aimed at expanding the economy to USD 500 billion by 2040. The signing ceremony was witnessed by the Minister of Energy and Mineral Development Dr. Ruth Nankabirwa, Hon. Sam Cheptoris – Minister of Water & Environment, Dr. Ramathan Ggoobi, Permanent Secretary…
Guinness Smooth continues to bring the spirit of Make It Yours closer to consumers, building on a series of immersive in-bar activations that kicked off in December last year. The journey began in Mukono at Fox Lounge, headlined by a fashion masterclass led by Troy Elimu, popularly known as Denim Cartel, setting the tone for creativity, self-expression and culture. Tomorrow, Friday, January 30, the brand turns its attention to Kampala, taking over one of the city’s finest nightlife spots, Silo, for a creative, high-energy night designed to celebrate individuality, flavour and culture. The Guinness Smooth takeover will transform Silo into…
The First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Mrs. Janet Kataaha Museveni has today released the Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) results at State Lodge, Nakasero. A total of 817,883 candidates from 15,388 examination centres registered for the 2025 PLE, compared to 797,444 candidates in 2024. Of this total, 522,036 candidates (63.8%) from 11,525 centres were Universal Primary Education (UPE) beneficiaries, while 295,847 candidates (36.2%) from 3,863 centres were non-UPE candidates. The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) Executive Director, Dan Odongo said the examination was administered under the theme: “Embracing Security and Holistic Assessment of Learners in a Dynamic Environment,”…
Upcoming singer Visa Vybes has apologised to John Blaq for the private video that leaked, saying it ruined his career and life. A few years back, a private video went viral on social media, featuring a figure who looked exactly like John Blaq. The singer, together with his team, involved the police, which led to Visa Vybes being arrested for the malicious act. They alleged that he leaked the video to tarnish John Blaq’s name and would pay heavily for it. Visa Vybes, during a TV interview, revealed that his life had come to a standstill ever since the saga…