Francis Mugwanya, (left) talks to Persons with Disabilities in Kitgum. Kampala, Uganda | URN | When Francis Mugwanya was a child, some neighbours questioned his parents’ determination to send him to school. Born healthy, he was later paralysed by polio. Without a wheelchair, getting to school was a struggle, and his parents faced criticism from those who believed he would never amount to much. His father refused to listen. Instead, he bought a bicycle, and Mugwanya’s older brother helped transport him to school. The brothers fell off repeatedly, but each fall became another test of their determination to keep going. “Why are you…
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Hassan Saleh, CEO of MultiChoice Uganda explains what is on offer from November 5 “The New Era of DStv Starts Now” Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | MultiChoice Group, a Canal+ Company, has announced its most significant product update in years at a launch event held at MultiChoice Uganda’s head offices, unveiling a new package line-up set to take effect on 5 November. The update will bring more of Africa’s greatest entertainment to subscribers, with a refreshed offering designed to reflect changing viewing habits. Officials said the new package line-up is designed around how customers watch today, with…
There is a certain nostalgia attached to the music that raised a generation. Across the world, millennials are reclaiming the sounds, fashion, and cultural moments that shaped their formative years. In Africa, that nostalgia has a soundtrack of its own, and Nigerian music from the late 2000s and early 2010s occupies a special place in it. On Sunday, that soundtrack found its way to Thrones Lounge- Bugolobi, where Nigerian rapper Ice Prince Zamani headlined the monthly Singleton-powered Big Meeting, ending October with a reminder of the era when Nigerian hip-hop was finding an increasingly enthusiastic audience across the continent. Curated…
A World Health Organization (WHO) map showing the geographical distribution of confirmed cases of the ongoing Ebola Bundibugyo virus across regions of the Democratic Republic of Congo, as of October 20, 2026. COURTESY IMAGE/WHO AFRICA REGION. SPECIAL REPORT | Uganda insists it has contained its Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak, but cases in Kenya and Nigeria, conflicting accounts of the patients’ movements and questions about the source of infection have put its public-health assurances under renewed scrutiny, reports Ronald Musoke. In May, this year, as Uganda confronted the latest outbreak of Ebola, the country’s Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of…
Dancehall singer Roden Y Kabako has publicly begged Swangz Avenue to extend Konshens’ show in Uganda to another date to allow Nina Roz to enjoy her debut concert that falls on the same date. The Jamaican dancehall star, real name Garfield Spence, is expected to return to Uganda to grace the Vibe Republic Concert scheduled for 11th December, 2026 at Cricket Oval. Talent Africa Group, in partnership with Swangz Avenue, has already rolled out the first phase of the ticket sales that go for as low as 20K. On that very day, however, Nina Roz announced that she will be holding…
Socialite and businesswoman Zari Hassan has made it clear that she would never be involved in drama involving women fighting for her husband Over the weekend, Zari held her Master Class session delving into several topics, motivating women to make money, branding, and relationships. What stood out was her stance on marriage and how she carries herself when it comes to her husband, Shakib Lutaaya. Zari candidly noted that she would be willing to let her husband go in case a fight broke out on social media involving another woman fighting for him. Quite different from other women who always put their…
Renowned events promoter Nobat Events, real name Norbert Twizire, has been dragged back to Luzira Prison after new charges arose against him. Nobat Events was yesterday, 26 October 2026, re-arraigned before Makindye Court over allegations of theft of SACCO Money. The promoter was granted a cash bail of 3 million with sureties expected to pay a non-cash bail of 3 million each and was told to return to court on 25th next month. Before he could fully gain his freedom, Nobat was quickly rearrested over allegations that he physically assaulted someone. He is expected to reappear in court on 16th November…
PM Nabanjja shares a light moment during the presentation of a report by the Uganda IPC Technical Working Group on Uganda’s food insecurity and nutrition situation on Monday. He is flanked by the minister in charge of Karamoja, Dr John Baptista Lokii. Kampala, Uganda | ENTEBBENEWS.NET | Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has called on development partners and international agencies to widen their El Niño interventions beyond Karamoja, warning that several other epicentres of climate-induced hardship now exist across the country. Speaking at the Office of the President’s auditorium during the launch of the latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC)…
Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | MTN Uganda has expanded its investment in digital education to include teacher training and learning resources, as efforts to integrate technology into classrooms increasingly require educators to have the skills to use it effectively. The company, through the MTN Foundation, has established a Teachers’ Resource Centre in partnership with Burn Radio Ltd under its Bridging the Digital Divide Programme. The centre provides online and offline resources to support lesson preparation, introduce teachers to artificial intelligence tools and help parents support children’s learning at home. The initiative was unveiled on October 22 and coincided with the…
Renowned city pastor and former TV presenter Edwin Musiime has announced a break from social media amidst reports claiming that his marriage to Christabel Nansubuga is coming to an end. Pastor Edwin Musiime shared the news on his social media platforms, announcing that he will be going offline indefinitely for personal reasons. During this time, Edwin said he will be focusing on personal reflection and will resume soon. He asked for privacy for him and his family during this time as he navigates his time away from the internet. “I shall be taking a break from social media for personal…