Singer, TV, and radio personality Crysto Panda has expressed his disappointment towards fellow artists who didn’t turn up for Dokta Brain’s press conference. Dokta Brain will be hosting his fans in ‘The Door Key Experience’ show later this month, and he had his first press conference ahead of his much-anticipated concert. It is here that Panda revealed that he was disappointed at the low turnout of his fellow artists, whom he expected to flock to the venue as a sign of solidarity for what he had done for them. “I feel like here in Uganda, people do not appreciate you enough and…
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Samalie Kristensens. How Samalie Kristensen bridges two continents to empower vulnerable children in East Africa. Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | At 52, Samalie Kristensen wears many hats: dedicated social worker, mother of four, active gardener, and passionate humanitarian. Living in Denmark, she balances a full-time career supporting families within the Danish welfare system with an unwavering commitment to vulnerable children back home in East Africa. As a core advocate for TDC Charity and Orphanage, Samalie dedicates her free time to expanding educational opportunities, healthcare, and daily support for orphaned children in both Uganda and the Democratic Republic of…
Some of the tombs at Karambi. Fort Portal, Uganda | URN | The burial of the fallen Tooro King, Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, will be conducted under strict cultural protocols, with the public barred from accessing the royal tombs as traditional burial rituals are performed. The burial committee says the restrictions are intended to preserve the sanctity of the royal rites and ensure that the final rituals are conducted in accordance with Tooro cultural practices. The Omukama will be laid to rest on Saturday at the Karambi Royal Tombs following a national send-off prayer service at St.…
The suspect Kampala, uganda | URN | The elite Special Forces Command (SFC) has distanced itself from a man arrested for allegedly extorting money at the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) offices in Kololo, saying he is not one of its officers. SFC Public Information Officer Captain Julius Kabandize said in a statement issued Wednesday evening, September 9, 2026, that Yonasan Tibenderana is neither a serving officer nor a soldier and is not a member of the Special Forces Command. Kabandize said claims that Tibenderana is an “SFC Captain” are false and misleading. “The SFC strongly condemns the illegal act of…
Ten years after Kibun’omu first introduced many listeners to his distinctive sound, Kenneth Mugabi is bringing the music, the memories and the people who have journeyed with him together for one special night. This Saturday, September 12, Mugabi takes over Ndere Cultural Centre for a concert that promises to be as much about the fans as it is about the man on stage. The concert will also double as a birthday celebration for the singer, giving fans even more reason to make their way to Ndere for a night of music. The show, powered by V&A Sherry, is meant to…
Veteran singer Kid Fox, real name Steven Kiggundu, has opened up about his collaboration with Alien Skin, noting that the studio session was disrupted by unknown people who didn’t want it to happen. Kid Fox a few weeks back announced his official comeback in the music industry and expressed his interest in working with some artists that he said had the right vibe, and one of his managers right now, producer Washington, linked him up with Alien Skin While speaking to Sanyuka TV, Kid Fox revealed that during their first studio session, a gang of unknown thugs flooded the studio…
Renowned Nigerian singer Fave, real name Chidozie Godsfavour Ugochinyere, has come out to criticize a Ugandan promoter, accusing him of poor treatment and underpayment. At the start of this month, Fave arrived in Uganda as a headlining act as the Wahala marked three years of operation. Held on 2 September 2026, the event took place at Thrones Kampala, one of the hangout spots in Kampala, registering a resounding success. Sharing her experience in Uganda, however, the singer expressed her disappointment with the event promoter, saying it is people like him who make it hard for foreigners to have nice things…
Bussiness is booming near Karuzika Palace. Fort Portal, Uganda | URN | Business is booming around Karuziika Palace in Fort Portal City as traders cash in on the growing number of mourners arriving for the burial of the late Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV. Along the Fort Portal-Kasese road, particularly around the junction leading to the palace, temporary businesses have sprung up to serve the thousands of people expected to attend the burial ceremonies. Fast-food stalls, coffee vans and beverage outlets have been set up, while traders are selling Tooro Kingdom flags, photographs, calendars, T-shirts, hats and caps…
The newly appointed King of Tooro, Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma, has faced significant resistance from the Kingdom officials, including Princess Ruth Komuntale, Queen Mother Best Kemigisha, among others. Following King Oyo’s passing a few weeks back, the Tooro Kingdom has experienced both internal and external challenges. Among these is appointing the next King, with several officials suggesting that King Oyo’s son had the right to take over the throne. Others, however, oppose the decision, claiming the Kingdom needs an adult ruler who will make decisions that will drive it forward. Amid the challenges, yesterday Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma was declared…
Kabanda (left) succeeds Ernest Rubondo, with whom they had competed for the same job ten years ago. Kabanda returns to Uganda from the African Development Bank, where he currently heads the Extractives Division and provides strategic leadership and policy advice on oil, gas and mining development across Africa Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) has appointed veteran petroleum sector expert Fred Kabanda as its new Executive Director. The appointment was announced on Wednesday by the PAU Board of Directors. Kabanda succeeds Ernest Rubondo, with whom they had competed for the same job ten…