Dancer and former talent manager Ibra Buwembo has opened up about his split with young rapper Ring Rapper, saying his family played a major role. Ibra revealed that Ring Rapper’s family accused him of squandering their son’s money to build himself up. They revealed that everything he owned was purchased with Ring Rapper’s money, something he strongly denied. The now-farmer emphasized that he has worked extra hard to earn all that he has, and compared the life before and after his split with the young Rapper; he is now 50 times better than he was. “His family started spreading rumors that…
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Renowned events promoter Nobat Events, real name Norbert Twizire, is currently facing legal proceedings over allegations of theft of SACCO money. The court heard that Nobat, together with Twaha and other members still on the run, between August and September 2026 stole 1 billion Shillings given by the government to support the promoters. They are also accused of squandering UGX 31,904,000 in member savings and shares between the months of February and September. Nobat and Twaha both denied the allegations read to them, entering a not guilty verdict. One of the SACCO members, through a voice recording, alleged that Nobat used his position as…
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Ministry of Education and Sports intends to tighten regulation of international schools, with institutions offering both foreign and Ugandan curricula required to choose a clear licensing path or meet the requirements for both independently. Frances Atima, the Chief Education Officer in charge of education standards and quality assurance, said there is no legal middle ground for a school that wants to operate as an international school while offering the national curriculum under the same registration. “If you want to do a dual curriculum, you must meet two standards. You must meet our basic requirements for…
Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi, the Minister of Local Government, during on of his inspections Twinomugisha said the Inspectorate has recovered more than Shs41 billion through its Ombudsman function, stressing that the recovery was separate from its anti-corruption work. Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Inspectorate of Government (IG) has backed Local Government Minister Balaam Barugahara’s approach to fighting corruption, saying the campaign is in line with a Cabinet decision but should be carried out within the confines of the law. Speaking to journalists at the government-owned Media Centre on Monday, Anne Twinomugisha Muhairwe, the Deputy Inspector General of Government,…
Legendary singer Jose Chameleone has hailed his young brother, Weasel Manizo, for sticking by his side through the harsh conditions when they traveled for his treatment in the USA. In 2024, Jose Chameleone was diagnosed with acute pancreatitis, leading to his hospitalization in the ICU at Nakasero Hospital, where he was advised to seek advanced treatment abroad. During his live TikTok broadcast, Jose Chameleone revealed that he didn’t have anyone to accompany him as his caretaker because Pallaso had a show in South Africa and their mother didn’t have a visa. Since his young brother Weasel had a Visa, he pledged to…
Leone Island boss Jose Chameleone, real name Joseph Mayanja, has announced that he is officially back to dating again, and he is seeing someone new. Jose Chameleone made the revelation during his TikTok live broadcast, announcing that he currently has a new woman in his life. The singer noted that while he was still married, he couldn’t fully enjoy his life as those around him kept reporting everything he did to his now ex-wife and mother of his children, Daniella Atim. Chameleone confessed that he felt like the situation was always holding him at ransom because they would always monitor his every move.…
Sanjay Rughani, Board Chair, Furaha Finserve Uganda Limited, and Dennis Musinguzi, Chief Executive Officer Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | For thousands of Ugandan families, the beginning of a school term brings both hope and financial pressure. Tuition fees often fall due before household income is available, putting children at risk of missing lessons or leaving school altogether. Since 2024, Furaha, a purpose-driven financing platform, has helped parents bridge that gap and keep 100,000 children in school. The milestone comes against a backdrop of persistent barriers to education. A 2025 UNICEF report identifies financial constraints as the leading reason…
The Wagagai Managing Director Mr Tan, Busia Authority Recieves Transfer doccuments. Busia, Uganda | URN | The management of Wagagai gold mining company has re-commissioned the government aided Alupe Primary school that was closed due to its mining activities in Busia district. Alupe Primary School started in 1997 as a community school under the Anglican Church Foundation, in Alupe village in Buteba sub-county, it became government aided school in 2003 and at the time of its closure, and it had an enrollment of over 600 pupils. It was closed after the classrooms developed cracks on the walls, with too much…
Kampala, Uganda | ENTEBBENEWS.NET | Hundreds of Ugandans on Sunday took part in the second edition of the Independence Marathon at Metroplex Shopping Mall in Naalya, using the event to raise support for maternal healthcare under the theme “Save a Mother.” The marathon featured 42-kilometre, 21-kilometre, 10-kilometre and 5-kilometre races, attracting elite athletes, recreational runners, corporate teams, families and members of the public. This year’s edition marked the first time the marathon used the Kampala Northern Bypass, with the 42-kilometre route stretching from Namboole to Busega. Brian Ategeka, Solomon Tumwesigye and Evas Nassasira were among the top finishers in the…
Kampala, Uganda | URN | When Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) has discharged its second patient to have undergone a successful bone marrow transplant to treat multiple myeloma – a type of blood cancer. Health Minister Dr Chris Baryomunsi said it was an example of the government’s recent efforts not just to cut the number of those seeking care abroad but also part of a bigger plan of attracting more foreign patients. But, experts say, achieving this will take the country more than just having procedures done. Philemon Okillong, a research analyst at the Economic Policy Research Center (EPRC) told…