A view of Nansana Municipality Kampala, Uganda | URN | For residents living along Hoima Road in Nansana, crossing from one side of the road to the other has become one of the most dangerous parts of daily life. A routine trip to a shop, church or taxi stage can mean waiting for up to 15 minutes for a break in traffic, with the wait often stretching even longer during peak hours. Pedestrians watch for a break in the steady flow of vehicles before making a decision that often comes with little margin for error. Mike Kamya, a resident of…
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Yumbe, Uganda | ENTEBBENEWS.NET | Euro Gold Refinery has launched a new mining site in Yumbe District, marking the company’s entry into what it hopes will become a significant expansion of its gold operations in the West Nile region. The project, officially launched by State Minister for Energy and Mineral Development Phiona Nyamutoro, comes as Uganda seeks to formalise artisanal and small-scale mining and increase value addition within its mineral sector. Euro Gold says the Yumbe operation is expected to create more than 2,000 jobs as production expands. The company has set a target of producing at least 20 kilogrammes…
Patrick Okello Onguti, Democratic Party MP for Aswa County told Parliament that some holders of the newly issued IDs are being denied essential services. Kampala, Uganda | URN | The rollout of new national identity cards has come under fresh scrutiny in Parliament, with MPs reporting that failures in the cards’ Quick Response (QR) code verification system are leaving citizens unable to access essential services. Patrick Okello Onguti, Democratic Party MP for Aswa County, told Parliament during a plenary sitting on Wednesday August 20, 2026 that some holders of the newly issued national identity cards are being turned away when…
Parliament’s Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (Cosase) has intensified its oversight inquiry into the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), following severe operational and procurement queries raised by the Auditor General. Led by Committee Chairperson and Kyadondo East MP Muwada Nkunyingi, lawmakers conducted a physical spot-check at Entebbe International Airport to assess the facility’s readiness and verify unresolved audit queries from the Auditor General’s report. 1. On-Site Inspection: Scanners, Transformers, and Idle Assets The committee inspected major installations—including baggage conveyor lines, security screening checkpoints, power substations, and emergency response fleets. The Auditor General had flagged approximately Shs17.4 billion…
Masaka, Uganda | ENTEBBENEWS.NET | After the school day is done, the cameras come on. Music fills the room, bodies move in rhythm and comments begin streaming across the screen from viewers following from Uganda and beyond. For the young people behind Sweet Kids, dance has become more than entertainment. It is performance, community and, increasingly, an opportunity. With more than 1.2 million followers on TikTok and some videos attracting millions of views, Sweet Kids have built a sizeable digital audience around their choreography, energy and personalities. But behind the viral dances is another story of young people from humble…
Ugandan gospel music minister Isaac Serukenya is set to take the stage for a highly anticipated live concert as part of The Worship Bliss 2026, scheduled for October 10, 2026, at Kampala Serena Hotel. The concert promises an evening of worship, praise and gospel music, with Serukenya expected to deliver a powerful live performance for fans and worshippers from across Uganda. The event, presented by The Worship Bliss 2026, is being promoted as a major gospel music gathering, bringing together Christian music lovers for an intimate worship experience at one of Kampala’s premier venues. Isaac Serukenya Concert Tickets Tickets for…
Kampala is set for a major celebration of music, fashion, culture and lifestyle as singer and performer 031Choppa joins the lineup for the highly anticipated Kampala Style Brunch, scheduled for 30th August 2026 at Black Panther Kampala. Known for his energetic sound and ability to command audiences, 031Choppa is expected to bring his signature performance to the event, adding to an already exciting entertainment lineup. The Kampala Style Brunch, hosted by Abryanz, is designed as more than a daytime social gathering. The event will bring together fashion enthusiasts, creatives, celebrities, entrepreneurs, and members of Kampala’s social scene for a celebration…
Singer Weasel Manizo has revealed that he would advise his young self to stay away from intoxicants, as they have destroyed many careers. Weasel, alongside his brothers Jose Chameleone and Pallaso, was hosted by Bruno K on his live TikTok broadcast and was tasked with sharing the advice he would give to his younger self as a young man who was just starting out in his career. Having been in his future, living the life he has lived now and experienced it all, Weasel Manizo confessed that he would tell the younger version of himself to avoid abusing drugs and…
Singer and celebrated songwriter Dokta Brain has revealed that he would rather lose all his other senses than lose his hearing and sense of hearing, as it would affect his ability to make music. Dokta Brain was in a recent interview, asked about what he would do if he woke up and couldn’t write or write music anymore. Because of the passion he has for his job, Brain revealed he would willingly sacrifice anything just to have his career back. He revealed that if options ever presented themselves and he had to choose between losing his eyesight and his hearing,…
Double Q Co. Ltd has been awarded the Platinum Award for Best Distributor in Heavy Commercial Trucks, Equipment and Passenger Vehicles at the Business Excellence Awards 2026, held on 14 August 2026 at the Kampala Sheraton Hotel. The Platinum Award was arrived at after a comprehensive consumer survey, where customers and the public voted for the most trusted and best-performing brands and distributors. The award was received by Mr. Richard Musani, the Company’s Head of Marketing and Mr. Kevin Li, the Sales Director – XCMG Equipment, accompanied by Double Q Sales and Marketing Personnel. It was presented by Hon. Alioni…