Tayebwa speaks at the PLU offices today. PHOTOS VIA X Kampala, Uganda | ENTEBBENEWS.NET & AGENCIES | Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has publicly thrown his weight behind Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba to succeed President Yoweri Museveni in the 2031 general elections, marking a significant political endorsement from one of the country’s top legislative figures. Speaking on Monday at a digital website launch at the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) secretariat in Naguru, Kampala, Tayebwa declared that he had joined “several dignitaries and Patriots” to launch what he described as “a civic endorsement” of the General as “our country’s…
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National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) Chief Executive Officer Denis Mudene Ngabirano confirms Ugnada’s involvment Kampala, Uganda | ENTEBBENEWS.NET | Uganda has joined other African countries in the inaugural Africa Safer Gambling Week, a continental initiative bringing together regulators, industry associations, operators, safer gambling organisations and other stakeholders to strengthen player protection across Africa. Taking place from 7–11 September 2026, Africa Safer Gambling Week is convened by the African iGaming Alliance (AiA) in collaboration with regulators and supported by national industry associations, operators and safer gaming organisations across Africa. The initiative seeks to increase awareness of safer gambling practices,…
Singer Weasel Manizo has responded to the constant criticism against the Mayanja family, urging the public to instead give them their flowers for what they have done. Regardless of the criticism, Weasel revealed that they had never retaliated against the allegations thrown at them or come out to hold the naysayers accountable. Weasel, while speaking to his TikTok followers revealed that as the Mayanja family, they had for long been insulted, judged and put on a pedestal by netizens. He described his brothers as good people who don’t inconvenience anyone but rather take care of each other, begging the public to refrain from attacking…
The lion being covered Tooro Kingdom is observing nine days of traditional mourning, known as okugaragara, following the death of King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV. The period runs until his burial on September 12. Among the key activities and traditions being observed are: Royal drum turned upside down: The royal drum has been turned upside down following the announcement of the King’s death, symbolising that Tooro currently has no reigning monarch. Royal regalia removed: The King’s royal regalia has been removed as part of the rites marking the end of his reign. Kingdom flag at half-mast: The Tooro…
Socialite Prima Kardashi has shared her experience and the unfortunate events that befell her when she went to the witch doctor seeking help. Prima officially announced the closure of her food business, ‘Prima Lusaniya’, after two years, saying it was struggling and not making enough money. During her live TikTok broadcast, she revealed to her followers that she decided to visit a witch doctor upon recommendation, with promises that he would revive her already struggling business. She confessed that she travelled to Bududa District deep down in the Eastern Region of the country, where she was taken through some rituals that…
Dancer and rising singer Sandra Naxx has broken down while opening up about the culprit who released her nude pictures on social media. While Sandra’s music career was gaining momentum, with her famous collaboration “Kapati” featuring Alien, her private videos were released on social media, a heavy blow to her rising career and profile. Sandra, who appeared on a live TikTok broadcast crying out in frustration, accusing a yet-to-be-identified individual of allegedly releasing her nakedness to social media. She revealed that she had been quiet for a long time and had endured all the humiliation and the attacks from her tormentor. “Just because…
Singer Daxx Kartel has advised artists against flocking to fellow artists’ concerts and asking to perform instead of giving them a chance to shine. Daxx Kartel was hosted at a recent interview on Galaxy TV, where he acknowledged that he has not performed at many of his colleagues’ concerts, especially this year. Giving his reasons, the singer believes that when an artist stages a show, it is their time to shine, and believes that the artist of the moment should be left to plan and program for their day. He added that artists stepping on stage with claims that they…
Lugogo Cricket Oval on Friday felt like a movie scene. Lydia Jazmine finally took the stage for her long-awaited ‘The One and Only’ concert, and Kampala came ready. From glam entrances and a fireworks show to an unexpected technical glitch, the night had all the ingredients of a memorable concert. As Lydia performed one of her hits with Geosteady, the music suddenly stopped. For a second, there was confusion. Then, from somewhere in the crowd, came the chant: “Lydia… we wanna partee!” What could have been an awkward pause quickly became another moment for the crowd to own. Lugogo Cricket…
Photo moment at the end of the awards. One of Uganda’s largest private healthcare network, Honours Top Performers at Annual Awards. C-Care Gulu – Hospital of the Year C-Care Nansana – Clinic of the Year Kampala, Uganda | ENTEBBENEWS.NET | C-Care Uganda has celebrated a monumental milestone, marking 30 years of operating in Uganda alongside hosting its third annual C-Care Excellence Awards. The event held Saturday at the prestigious Munyonyo Convention Centre, attended by representatives from the Ministry of Health, key partners, and staff, highlighted the organisation’s remarkable growth and its unwavering commitment to patient care. Over the past…
BIG HUG: Oboth Oboth (right) welcomes Lazzarus Oketch to the meeting held recently at his office Tororo, Uganda | ENTEBBENEWS.NET | Founder member of the Jopadhola Community Association (TJC), Lazarrus Oketch, has declared that he and other youth leaders have put aside their political differences and committed to working together for the development of Padhola sub-region and the greater Tororo. Oketch made the remarks shortly after leading a delegation early this week to congratulate new Speaker of Parliament, Jacob Markson Oboth. Oboth Oboth as he is popularly known, is the first speaker from Tororo district. “Myself and other dignified Jopadhola…