Musician Chosen Becky, real name Rebecca Kukiriza, and her fiancée, turned husband, Ssekajja Abdul, held their civil wedding today, 16 December. Unlike a traditional wedding, the young couple exchanged their vows before the judge in a simple civil ceremony, with a few of their family members and friends in attendance. According to reports, the couple held their civil wedding a few weeks ago, and today they are celebrating their wedding milestone. The couple’s civil marriage rumours were cemented during their introduction ceremony, when they appeared to be putting on their matching shiny wedding rings. Held at Ovacado Bay Retreat along…
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Uganda Airlines, the national carrier, has publicly admitted to a severe operational crisis, confirming that the grounding of two aircraft, including one of its prized Airbus A330 Neo planes, is responsible for the recent wave of mass flight cancellations and extensive delays. The disruptions have escalated into scenes of passenger chaos and distress at Entebbe International Airport (EBB), particularly during the peak festive travel season. The Operational Crisis: Two Aircraft Down Uganda Airlines Chief Executive Officer, Jenifer Bamuturaki, attributed the “severe disruption” to the immediate unavailability of key fleet components. “We have had quite a bit of disruption with cancellations…
In a significant milestone for Ugandan sports heritage, MTN Uganda and the Entebbe Club officially opened the newly refurbished Entebbe Clubhouse, fulfilling a key commitment from their three-year partnership signed in April 2023. The momentous event, held at the historic club grounds, was graced by the Attorney General of Uganda as the Guest of Honour. The comprehensive restoration project revitalizes a national treasure, ensuring that East Africa’s oldest golf club, founded in 1901, retains its historical integrity while offering modern amenities. This initiative reaffirms MTN Uganda’s commitment to investing in institutions of national and cultural significance. A Partnership Rooted in…
Police have confirmed the successful arrest of a man suspected of the defilement and gruesome ritual murder of a 15-year-old student from Nakaloke Secondary School (SS) in Mbale City. The suspect, identified as Fahad Kiranda, 27, was apprehended by Crime Intelligence operatives on Saturday, December 12, 2025, in Budebela Cell, Mayuge Town Council, Mayuge District, following an intense, months-long manhunt. Kiranda is accused of the defilement and subsequent murder of 15-year-old Sumaya Edrisa Binti, a Senior Two student whose body was discovered at the Grace Guest House in Mbale City on March 23, 2025. Suspect Apprehended in Mayuge After Months…
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) finally confirmed the detention of Masaka Catholic priest Rev. Fr. Deusdedit Ssekabira, who had been missing for over a week, claiming he is under investigation for “violent subversive activities against the state.” While the military cites national security concerns, the circumstances of the arrest—including an alleged ‘abduction’ by men in army uniform and initial police denial—suggest a far more chilling motive: the government’s escalating effort to silence dissenting voices within the influential religious establishment. Disappearance, Denial, and Delayed Confirmation Fr. Ssekabira, a curate at Bumangi Parish, was reportedly seized on December 3, 2025, from…
Police in Bugiri District have successfully apprehended two individuals believed to be key players in a massive counterfeit money Bugiri and Busoga-wide operation. The suspects were arrested following an intelligence-led operation, shedding light on a sophisticated counterfeit dollar racket Busoga police are currently dismantling. The arrest comes amidst rising concerns over fake currency Uganda and its impact on local businesses and unsuspecting citizens. Intelligence-Led Operation Nabs Suspects in Bugiri The operation, spearheaded by the Busoga East police, led to the capture of Ali Mutale (49), a resident of Nawanyingi Village in Iganga District, and Allan Kyemba (32), from Walugogo in…
As Uganda rapidly approaches the highly anticipated 2026 General Elections, the political atmosphere is marked by heightened tension and recurring fears of electoral violence. In response to this rising concern, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, a significant figure in Uganda’s political landscape, has issued a sharp, unambiguous warning to the public, stressing the imperative for peaceful participation. Gen. Muhoozi’s message, encapsulated in the concise but powerful slogan, “Vote and Go Home,” serves as a direct call for citizens to exercise their democratic right responsibly without engaging in activities that could lead to unrest or confrontation. This statement underscores the need for political…
Uganda Airlines: While Middle Eastern airlines boast profit margins nearing 10%, their African counterparts are grappling with unit costs nearly double the global average, leaving the continent with a projected net margin of just 1%. Carriers buoyed by unprecedented efficiency, but African operators lag amid high costs, older fleets London, UK | ENTEBBENEWS.NET | Global airlines are on track to achieve a record net profit of $41 billion in 2026, the International Air Transport Association said in its latest outlook, as carriers squeeze historic efficiency from constrained fleets. The forecast, up from an expected $39.5 billion this year, underscores an industry…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has delivered a powerful assurance that nobody will create chaos in Uganda, emphasizing that the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) government has robust infrastructure in place to ensure lasting peace and security across the nation. Speaking at the end-of-year National Thanksgiving prayers held at State House, Entebbe, the President identified foreign-backed “parasite groups” as the primary source of conflict in Africa. “These groups are not part of the wealth creators; they don’t care. That’s why you hear them talking of violence,” President Museveni stated on Friday, December 12, 2025, alongside the First Lady and Minister of…
Singer Jowy Landa has revealed that it wasn’t in her plans to become an artist, saying her natural-born talent influenced her career. In a YouTube interview, Jowy Landa said her dream was to be a teacher, but she didn’t earn the required grades. Having been raised by a single mother, the singer also lacked the funds to push her further in school and decided to pursue a side hustle to earn money while she waited. My mother was entirely responsible for my school fees. I looked for something I could do in the meantime to raise money, and my friend…