Minister Balaam addressing hundreds of residents at Kabango primary school in Kabango town Council in Masindi. Several staff have fled the district following his directive to have them arrested over corruption. Masindi, Uganda | URN | A significant number of staff at Masindi district local government and the Municipality have fled following a directive issued by local government Minister Balaam Barugahara for the arrest of those implicated in corruption, abuse of office, extortion and mismanagement of government projects. The officials from departments including works, finance, production, procurement, education, health and water were named during Barugahara’s “Expose the Corrupt Campaign” on…
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Media personality and events host Mr. Henrie, real name Henry Arinaitwe, is a proud father following his confirmation that he recently welcomed a baby. Mr. Henrie made the revelation during an interview with Sanyuka TV, where he expressed his joy and thanked God for the big blessing. “Of course, I’m a straight man and having a baby means I’m fully functioning. Many people out there do not have the blessing of being parents, I thank God for that,” he said. His submission comes after his workmate at Galaxy Radio, Sovaria Hughes, bounced back from her maternity break with news that she…
Turkey provides multifaceted support to the Somali security sector, including training for the military and the police both in Turkey and at its military academy in Mogadishu. Kampala, Uganda | URN | It is 19 days since the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) announced the suspension of all defence and military cooperation with Türkiye, but neither country has publicly provided further details about the dispute or announced diplomatic efforts to resolve it. The suspension was announced on September 19 by Acting Director of Defence Public Information Col. Chris Magezi, who said the measure would remain in force until outstanding issues of…
Ugandan music star Juliana Kanyomozi is set to headline the highly anticipated Kasuku Live’s Luseke Nyam Nyam, scheduled for December 12, 2026, at Cold Base, with Heineken as the event’s powering brand. The celebrated songbird, known for her timeless hits and captivating stage performances, will lead the entertainment lineup at the event, which promises an exciting blend of music, nightlife, and festive-season celebrations. The experience will be powered by Heineken, bringing together music lovers and partygoers for an evening of entertainment and memorable moments. Double Barrel Beverages Ltd., the official distributor of Heineken in Uganda, is supporting the event as…
Part of the incomplete block at kijunjubwa seed secondary school. Masindi, Uganda | URN | Local Government Minister Balaam Barugahara has given Masindi Chief Administrative Officer Samuel Kasaija one month to ensure that CMD Investments Limited completes and hands over the long-delayed Kijunjubwa Seed Secondary School to the government. The multi-billion-shilling school project, which started in 2023, was expected to be completed within 18 months and handed over to the government by July 16, 2024. However, the project remains incomplete despite the contractor receiving more than 1.7 billion Shillings out of the 3.3 billion Shillings contract value. The project is funded…
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has distanced itself from two men who appeared in mainstream and social media after being charged in connection with alleged rape and computer misuse offences. The two men, identified as Ismail Osena, 36, and Julius Mukisa, 21, were arraigned before the Buganda Road Court on Tuesday and remanded over separate charges arising from the same incident. The prosecution, led by Diane Hope Masawi, told the court that on September 22, 2026, at ABC2 New View Guest House in Kampala, Osena allegedly had unlawful carnal knowledge of a university girl…
Legendary Kadongo Kamu singer Kazibwe Kappo Hassan has called out his alleged baby mama for exposing him in the media with accusations that he is a deadbeat father. A few days back, a lady identified as Nabaweesi Jamirah appeared on one of the TV programmes claiming that Kazibwe Kappo had refused to take up his responsibilities as a father to their daughter. Nabaweesi alleged that in 2006, Kazibwe, alongside Abdu Mulaasi, had a show in her village in Kyankwanzi. She claimed that they had a moment and she left with his phone number the next morning, telling her to contact…
Singer Dax Vibez, real name Ivan Bugembe Ssentamu, has opened up about his plans to quit active music in the next four years, saying he would settle for music management. Dax Vibez made the revelation during his visit to Galaxy FM‘s show, where he was asked to speak about his future in the industry. “I didn’t want to talk about it in the media because I do not know what the future holds but I believe in four years, I would have achieved what I want. I’m planning on retiring from active music in four years. Whatever I want to sing, I can…
Singer Victor Ruz, real name Wajja Victor, has opened up about what has kept him sober despite the pressure and demands from the music industry. A lot of young artists have experienced the struggles that come with fame, keeping on the music trends and pressure to release hit songs. This has, in most cases, driven them to abuse drugs and alcohol as a coping mechanism. Victor Ruz, however, during his recent radio interview, revealed that he has kept himself alcohol- and drug-free because he witnessed a live example of these toxicants breaking a once happy home. “Where I grew up from.,…
KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda remains Ebola-free despite reports that a confirmed case in neighboring Kenya had transited through the country, Ministry of Health said late Tuesday. Charles Olaro, director general of health services at the ministry, said in a statement that Uganda continues to maintain strong surveillance and preparedness measures to protect public health. “Preliminary investigations indicate that the case identified in Kenya involved an individual who travelled from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, transited through Uganda for less than 24 hours and subsequently travelled to Kenya. Our screening teams observed that he had normal temperature at…