Filbert Baguma, the UNATU national Secretary General Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Uganda National Teachers’ Union (UNATU) has criticised the Minister for Local Government, Balaam Barugahara, over the way he arrests and publicly questions headteachers and education officials during his inspections of government schools. UNATU General Secretary Filbert Baguma said that while the union supports the government’s fight against corruption, enforcement should follow established investigative and administrative procedures rather than turn into a public spectacle. Baguma said some officials are being accused of wrongdoing before any investigation is complete, damaging their dignity and professional standing. “Public officers are…
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Singer Martha Mukisa has called out the body shamers, emphasizing that she will not be bullied into surgery to change her body. Martha Mukisa was the guest performer at NRG and was asked about the lowest moments of her life that were brought about by comments targeting her body weight. She revealed that the social media negative comments where many have criticized her post-maternity body, especially her bust. Despite being targeted, Martha has emphasized that she would never be bullied into doing surgery to change any part of her body because she believes she is very good-looking and comfortable with her…
Comedian Madrat of the Madrat & Chiko comedy duo has revealed that he has lost a number of juicy opportunities, including his political ambitions, citing that he didn’t complete his education. Madrat, who was a guest star on the Deep Talk Show, expressed his desire to run for political office; unfortunately, he doesn’t make the cut because he doesn’t meet the required educational requirements. “I would have loved to contest for a political position, but I do not have the required education. I could go back to school if God wills but also, just like they say, politics is a dirty game,” he noted. Despite…
Comedian and singer Reign Omusoyosoyi, real name Obed Lubega, was reportedly arrested during a friendly football match organized by the National Unity Platform (NUP). The news about Reign Omusoyosoyi’s arrest came to light through the comedy duo’s official Facebook account, which revealed that he was arrested at Kitebi Primary School. This came after the NUP political party organized what they called ‘Bobi Wine Day’ at Kitebi Primary School to recognize their party leader. Among the activities that had been planned to happen that day was the football match between the elected party leaders and the foot soldiers. The event was graced…
Health Minister Dr Chris Baryomunsi (Center) at the press briefing on Thursday. Kampala, Uganda | URN | Public health specialists have called for new strategies to identify Ugandans who are living with HIV but remain unaware of their status, warning that traditional facility-based testing alone may not be enough as the population continues to grow. The call follows the release of preliminary findings of the 2025 Uganda Population-based HIV Impact Assessment (UPHIA), which show that although Uganda has made significant progress in HIV treatment and viral suppression, a sizeable number of people living with HIV still do not know their…
Johnblack Kabukye, a medical doctor and informatician at the Uganda Cancer Institute, speaks at the 2026 World Cancer Congress in Hong Kong. A newly developed automated call system can check on them between hospital visits SPECIAL REPORT | JOHN MUSENZE – SciDev.net | In Uganda, where cancer patients can travel hundreds of kilometres to access cancer treatment, an automated voice call system is helping doctors monitor them between treatments. The system, developed by the Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI), calls patients after treatment to check for side effects and alert doctors when they may need to return to hospital…
Trainees participate in a practical session during the capacity-building bootcamp Kampala, Uganda | ENTEBBENEWS.NET | More than 50 high-potential Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) from Kampala Metropolitan, Busoga and West Nile have completed intensive business growth bootcamps aimed at strengthening Uganda’s green and circular economy. The three-day bootcamps were conducted under the WeWork – Green and Decent Jobs for Youth project through The Good Green Business Accelerator, implemented by SHONA Group in partnership with Enabel and the Government of Uganda, with funding from the European Union and the Kingdom of Belgium. The programme selected businesses from hundreds of applicants operating…
Solomon Rukundo, Tax Specialist at the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, explained that tax expenditures are deliberate departures from the benchmark tax system — Government choosing not to collect revenue in pursuit of particular policy objectives As Uganda pursues a US$500bn economy, policymakers face a difficult question: how much revenue can the country afford to sacrifice in the pursuit of growth? Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda’s tax policy is facing an increasingly important test: whether the revenue government gives up through exemptions, tax holidays and other incentives is generating enough economic and social value…
Former gossip critic Mary Luswata has publicly issued an apology to singer Juliana Kanyomozi over the insensitive comments that she made years ago. Mary Luswata rose to fame in the 2010s with a gossip show Sqoop on Sqoop, on Urban TV, and was well known for being unapologetic and openly criticizing celebrities. Appearing during Prim Asiimwe’s latest episode of The Pickup and was tasked to mention one of the things she did in her television career that she would love to take back or handle differently. She confessed that the comments she made about Juliana Kanyomozi after she had lost…
Legendary Afrigo Band singer Moses Matovu’s son, Ibra Matovu, has stepped up to fill his father’s gap after his tragic death. Ibra Matovu’s decision comes following his father’s involvement in a heated scuffle with Vincent Arnold Nsamba, resulting in his unforeseen death. Vincent Arnold Nsamba, who is currently behind bars at Luzira Prison, was pushed into killing Moses Matovu over a woman identified as Rose Tumusiime. Following Matovu’s death and burial in Kyanja, the Afrigo Band, through a press statement, vowed to honor all bookings, revealing that their co-founder Moses Matovu laid a strong foundation, and they are ready to…