Comedian Kapere Lufotose has turned down suggestions advising him to subject his children to DNA tests to confirm whether he is their biological father. Kapere, real name Jokana Mbuuse, officially married his wife, Lydia Nakandi alias Mama Trump, in a mass wedding ceremony conducted by Pastor Robert Kayanja. The couple has been together for over a decade and has welcomed children they adore. Kapere, speaking in a TV interview, revealed that third parties started advising him to seek DNA testing for their children, claiming that his wife had been unfaithful during their marriage. He, however, dismissed the claims, emphasising that…
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Members of Parliament engaged with the Electoral Commission during a live demonstration of the Biometric Voter Verification Kit (BVVK). Kampala, Uganda | ENTEBBENEWS.NET | The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa has directed the Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs to present statement on the failure of the biometric voter verification kits (BVVKs) during January 2026 general elections. The Deputy Speaker made the directive during the sitting of the House on Thursday, 29 January 2026. “Some of these matters are so critical and you cannot answer them without very clear consultations. I heard government saying they are carrying out investigations; that will…
BOMBO | The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has officially finalized the election of its ten military representatives for the 12th Parliament (2026–2031). The high-stakes election took place on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at the Land Forces Headquarters in Bombo, Luweero District. The exercise was overseen by the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), led by Chairperson Justice Simon Mugenyi Byabakama, and chaired by President Yoweri Museveni in his capacity as Commander-in-Chief. Who are the New UPDF MPs for the 12th Parliament? The 2026-2031 cohort features several new faces and the return of key institutional figures. Lt Gen Sam Okiding, the Deputy…
Singer Stabua Natooro has opened up about her children’s future, saying she will not advise them to enter the music industry. Despite being one of the most successful band musicians in the industry right now, Stabua acknowledged the challenges that can only be navigated by a natural-born talent. Natooro revealed that among her children, she has noticed a trend of them following in her footsteps. She has, however, continued to discourage them, emphasizing that music is not a sustainable job. “I do not know if anyone wants to follow my footsteps as a musician, but I keep telling them that…
The Ugandan music industry has received a major boost following the official signing of rising star Faymous to Ray Pan Management, a move widely seen as a strategic turning point for both the artist and the local entertainment scene. The signing ceremony, held at the prestigious Sheraton Hotel Kampala, marked the beginning of an exclusive management partnership aimed at positioning Faymous for long-term dominance both locally and internationally. Ray Pan Management, known for its bold growth strategies and hands-on artist development approach, has committed to steering Faymous toward global recognition. Faymous has steadily built a reputation as one of Uganda’s…
EC officials display one of the Biometric Voter Verification Kits (BVVKs). Kampala, Uganda | ENTEBBENEWS.NET | There were disagreements at several polling stations in Kampala and other parts of the country after Biometric Voter Verification Machines (BVVK) rejected some cast ballots during vote counting. The BVVK machines, which are being used for the first time in the 2026 election cycle, were deployed during the just-concluded municipal and division chairperson and councillors’ elections and worked successfully in many areas. However, technical and procedural challenges emerged at some polling stations. In Kampala Central, disagreements were reported at three out of four polling…
Singer Grace Khan’s close ally has come out to tell her fans that the singer promised to quit her addictions the moment she comes out of the rehabilitation centre where she is currently stuck over an unpaid bill. Barbra, a family friend of Grace Khan, confirmed that the singer had been at the unknown facility for the past two months, and the bill had mounted to 6 million. While appearing on Sanyuka TV, Barbra revealed that they were seeking financial help to get her out because the bill was shooting up every night. “I ask all artists and individuals to…
Veteran singer Ragga Dee has advised the Eddy Kenzo-led Uganda National Musicians Federation (UNMF) to establish a fund to support its members. Ragga Dee, during a recent TV interview, noted that artists/creatives signed to the Federation needed assurance that they always have a fallback plan when they face challenges. According to the ‘Mbawe’ hitmaker, as artists just like any other people could easily get problems like accidents, giving in to addictions, and lacking rent, among others, without money. This fund would therefore help them cover such emergencies. “Artists have a leadership now, and I think the Federation is supposed to…
Standard Chartered announced today that it will become Formula 1’s Official Wealth Management Partner and Official Corporate and Investment Banking Partner in a multi-year deal from 2026. This iconic partnership unites two organisations defined by the relentless pursuit of performance and distinctive global connectivity. Formula 1 is one of the fastest growing sports in the world, attracting a younger and more diverse audience – 43% of fans are aged under 35 and 42% are female. F1’s global footprint ties in well to Standard Chartered’s cross-border network across the most dynamic markets in the world, with the Group operating in 19…
Musician and songwriter Shena Skies has called out artists for low payments, particularly mentioning Rema Namakula and deejays Slick Stuart & Roja. Shena Skies, real name Josephine Namagembe, made the shocking revelation during her recent interview, stating that she was the brains behind ‘More Of This’ by Rema, Slick Stuart & Roja. The song was a major hit, and while everyone expected the songwriter to have reaped big, Shena revealed that she only received 20K for fuel. “They only paid me 20K for fuel. Things are not as simple as they look. Right now, I do not sell many songs. I have written…