The Tilenga facility that the MPs visited Hoima, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Members of Parliament on the Committee on the Budget have concluded a field oversight visit to Uganda’s key petroleum development projects to assess progress, evaluate preparedness for first oil, and gain a first-hand understanding of investments being undertaken across the sector. The delegation, led by the Committee Chairperson, Amos Kankunda, visited major oil and gas infrastructure including the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Pump Station One (PS1), the Kabaale Industrial Park, the Kingfisher Development Project in Kikuube District, and the Tilenga Project in Buliisa and Nwoya…
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Kampala, Uganda | ENTEBBENEWS.NET | Housing Finance Bank (HFB) has been reappointed by the Bank of Uganda as a Primary Dealer Market Maker (PDMM) for the 2026–2029 cycle, extending its role in Uganda’s government securities market to nine years. The reappointment, announced on October 5, 2026, places HFB among financial institutions authorised to participate directly in government securities auctions and facilitate trading in Treasury bills and Treasury bonds. As a Primary Dealer Market Maker, HFB will participate in the primary market while supporting buying and selling of government securities in the secondary market. The role involves providing market prices and facilitating…
Content creator Chicken Chicken, real name Anthony Katongole, has held a successful introduction ceremony launch. A few months back, Chicken Chicken made his relationship with fiancée Nanyonjo Menisha official on social media and has been giving his fans glimpses into his affair. Subsequently, Chicken and Menisha moved a step closer to officiating their marriage with a colourful engagement ceremony. The pair further revealed their marriage plans, saying they will be holding their traditional introduction ceremony soon. Ahead of the much-anticipated ceremony, the couple launched their ceremony at Hotel Africana in Kampala, graced by several notable figures in the Ugandan entertainment…
The projects were commissioned during a thanksgiving ceremony in Petete officiated by Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja Butebo, Uganda | ENTEBBENEWS.NET | The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has invested more than Shs240 million in electricity distribution infrastructure in Butebo District, in a move expected to improve power reliability and support growing commercial and industrial activity in the area. The projects, commissioned over the weekend, include the extension of the electricity distribution network to Petete and the installation of a 100kVA transformer at a developing mini-industrial park in Kabarekere Village. At Petete Primary School, UEDCL extended the distribution network to…
Singer Biswanka Derick has opened up about his personal life struggles, saying that he is on the verge of losing his life. Biswanka, who was speaking to his fans on his live TikTok broadcast, revealed that he was going through a tough time. Despite not disclosing what the ordeal was, the singer noted that he was fighting personal battles, hinting at health complications being one of them. He revealed that he has battled this feeling for some time, and he felt like he had a short time to live, cautioning that when he finally exits this world, no one should mourn him. …
Officials discuss with students about hygiene support and the callenges Koboko, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Learners in Koboko District have called on the government and development partners to prioritise access to free sanitary pads for girls, saying menstrual hygiene support is critical in keeping girls in school and reducing vulnerabilities that contribute to teenage pregnancies. The learners argued that access to free sanitary pads addresses an everyday challenge faced by girls, noting that menstruation is a biological process that girls cannot choose, while sexual decisions require informed choices. They made the call during a community dialogue webinar organised under…
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…
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,…