A Mutungo resident gets her vitals checked at the camp Three-year partnership has taken free screening, treatment, referrals and health education closer to communities, with 424 people benefiting from the latest health camp in Mutungo Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | For more than six decades, dfcu has played a role in Uganda’s development, beginning as a development finance institution established in 1964 to support projects and businesses that could contribute to the country’s economic growth. Over the years, that role has extended across sectors including agriculture, manufacturing, tourism, education and health. That long-standing commitment to Uganda’s development…
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Fort Portal, Uganda | URN | As the Tooro Kingdom ushered in its 15th Omukama, one question continued to intrigue many Batooro and Ugandans: Why did the new king choose the name Nyabongo I? Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma did not ascend the throne as Kijanangoma. Instead, following the decision of the Babiito Clan Succession Committee and the endorsement of the Tooro Kingdom Supreme Council, he has taken the throne as Omukama Nyabongo I. The name is not random. It reaches deep into the shared history of Tooro and Bunyoro and, according to historian and journalist Wilson Akiiki Kaija, reflects the…
Humphrey Nabimanya, CEO of Reach A Hand, Africa gives advice at Brave Girls Festival Yumbe Yumbe, Uganda | NEW CORRESPONDENT | Sixteen-year-old Ayola Susan (not real name), a primary six student at Yumbe Primary School, witnessed and experienced firsthand domestic violence at home. Like many, Susan lived a normal life in the village of Yumbe District at a tender age. However, things changed drastically when the father started beating the mother repeatedly. The violent episodes were followed by abandonment when the parents separated over Gender Based Violence (GBV). Filled with tears, Susan narrated her emotional ordeal to the audience during…
Teachers have protested arrests by the Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi, team Kitgum, Uganda | URN | Church of Uganda Archbishop Stephen Kazimba Mugalu has urged the government to allow parents to support the development of schools where such contributions are agreed upon by parents and school governing bodies, warning that a blanket restriction could leave some institutions struggling to provide basic services. Archbishop Kazimba made the remarks at the headquarters of Kitgum Diocese during a farewell event ahead of his retirement in August 2027, as a growing dispute over school fees and Parents-Teachers Association (PTA) contributions continues to pit government…
Football in Uganda is more than 90 minutes on a pitch. It is weekend conversations, match-day predictions, last-minute goals, local rivalries, international tournaments, and the excitement of watching a game unfold in real time. Now, Ugandan sports fans have another way to get closer to the action. Pepeta Uganda brings sports betting and gaming together in a mobile-first platform designed around the way Ugandans actually follow and engage with sport. Licensed by the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB), Pepeta combines local football, major international competitions, multiple sports, live betting, and local payment options in one platform. It is…
Singer and gospel minister Grace Nakimera has joined the conversation, speaking out on the growing vice of segregation amongst Pentecostal churches. Grace Nakimera spoke out in support of fellow gospel artist Gabbie Ntaate, who recently expressed her disappointment with the church, citing that they have, over time, judged and excluded her for being a Seventh-day Adventist. Nakimera sympathised with Gabbie, saying the criticism affected the number of people who came for her maiden show. She hailed the ‘Awo’ singer for releasing songs that connect the Christian faith and wondered how believers would crucify her instead. “I sympathise with my sister because it affected…
Minister For Disaster Preparedness and Refugees, Sam Engola opened the Uganda Anticipatory Action Donor Conference in Entebbe during the ending week. NEWS ANALYSIS | URN | As the country braces for an El Niño-influenced rainy season expected to bring above-normal rainfall and heightened flood risks in parts of the country, a new government-led roadmap is proposing a fundamental shift in disaster management, acting on forecasts before communities are hit. Uganda Radio Network has previously reported that the government may know what is coming, but the money needed to act before the hazard arrives is not guaranteed. In a September 15…
Kanungu, Uganda | ENTEBBENEWS.NET | Deep in the misty forests of south-western Uganda, mountain gorillas are more than a symbol of wildlife conservation. For communities living around Bwindi Impenetrable and Mgahinga Gorilla National Parks, the animals support jobs, businesses, community projects and tourism revenue. Their survival is therefore closely linked to the wellbeing of the people living alongside their habitat. As the world marks World Gorilla Day, Uganda is celebrating a species that has become one of the country’s most valuable tourism products and an important economic driver for communities around the forests. Uganda is home to more than half…
Singer Ronious UG has spoken out following the clash he had with his father over his hairstyle. In a clip that went viral on social media, Ronious was seen being quizzed by his father on why he had dreadlocks on his head. The angry dad listed examples of artists like Mesach Ssemakula who he said didn’t grow dreadlocks but were still doing well in their music careers. Not long after, the dad stood up in anger and slapped him before kicking him out of the house. During an interview with BBS TV, Ronious refrained from discussing the events that unfolded at his…
Singer Maro, real name Ronald Magada, has opened up about some of the darkest moments in his life and career, one of them being the rumor that his wife married him. Maro had relocated to Germany with his longtime lover, Iris, with whom he had been together for over a decade. Six months following his relocation, several blogs claimed that Iris had married him because she had more money than he did. During his interview with Galaxy FM, Maro revealed that the allegations drove him into depression that he struggled to overcome. Maro further revealed that his friends back home…