Kampala is set to turn up the volume on African music and culture as Vuma Piano brings a premium live music experience to Méstil Gardens on November 7, headlined by South African Grammy-winning artist Zakes Bantwini alongside DJ FKR and some of Uganda’s top DJs. Positioned as more than just another concert, Vuma Piano is designed as a cultural experience that brings together music, creativity, fashion, storytelling and authentic African energy, giving Kampala’s entertainment lovers an afternoon built for dancing, connection and good memories. And there is a particularly big reason to get excited about the headline act. Zakes Bantwini…
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Renowned girl duo Kataleya and Kandle have opened up about why they parted ways with their former management, Ray Pan, saying that it was time to move on. The duo officially announced earlier this year that they had ended their working relationship. During a recent interview, they opened up about the split but could not point to any particular reason behind their decision to part ways. They claimed that they had grown and felt like they would try a new challenge, maintaining that they had no problem with Ray Pan. “No one is still working with their first employers. And…
Dorothy Namutebi Kampala, Uganda | ENTEBBENEWS.NET | Housing Finance Bank has appointed Dorothy Namutebi as Head of Mortgages and Consumer Banking, placing a banking professional with more than two decades of industry experience in charge of a key business function. Namutebi assumed the new role on August 10, 2026, after spending 15 years with Housing Finance Bank, where she has held progressively senior positions spanning branch operations, workplace banking and sustainability. Her appointment comes as the bank continues to strengthen its retail business and expand access to housing and consumer finance solutions for Ugandans. Namutebi joined Housing Finance Bank in April 2011…
EBus Xpress electric buses ply one of the newly introduced routes in Kira Municipality Kampala, Uganda | ENTEBBENEWS.NET | MTN Uganda is expanding cashless payment and internet connectivity services on EBus Xpress as the electric-bus operator adds three new routes serving commuters in Kira Municipality. The new routes, which started operating on August 28, connect Ntinda to Nakwero through Najjera, Kira, Kitukutwe and Kiwologoma; Ntinda to Sonde through Naalya, Kyaliwajjala and Namugongo; and Ntinda to Kungu through Kisasi and Kyanja. The expansion increases access to electric public transport in the Kira corridor as Uganda seeks to modernise its urban transport…
RnB singer Maro, real name Ronald Magada, has opened up about the challenges of balancing his music career in Uganda and his family life back in Zambia. Maro is one of the artists who have been hailed for their songwriting skills. He is known for releasing music with meaningful and well-crafted lyrics that he pens down on his own. Lately, however, he has taken a step back at a time when fans expect him to either be releasing new songs or at least be writing for other artists. Maro, who is currently handling some other businesses away from music, revealed…
Celebrated producer Washington has revealed that he is still demanding money from East African Bashment Crew artists for the projects he did for them in the 2000s. East African Bashment Crew was one of the hottest music groups around East Africa in the early 2000s, consisting of top artists: Bebe Cool, Nazizi, and Wyre. They released some of the biggest songs that swept across the region, like Kube, Fire Anthem, Boom Shaka Tack, Africa Unite, among others. During a recent interview, celebrated producer Washington, who was behind the boards for most, if not all, their songs, revealed that he was…
Kampala, Uganda | URN | A government ban on holiday teaching has drawn mixed reactions nationwide. Some parents welcome the break for children to rest and learn home skills, while others fear it will hurt academic progress, especially for exam candidates. The ban targets a long-standing practice in which schools, mainly private, and individual teachers offered paid holiday lessons, often justified as necessary to cover the curriculum and prepare candidates for exams. After the directive was announced, many schools that had scheduled holiday programmes quickly reversed course. “We wish to inform you that contrary to the previous communication, there will…
Legendary singer Bebe Cool has announced that he will be holding his concert in 2027, aimed at elevating soldiers’ wives’ lives. Over the weekend, Bebe Cool, through his social media platforms, highlighted the sacrifice made by military families, mentioning women who remain behind while their husbands serve the country. Bebe noted that his forthcoming concert will aim to shine a spotlight on these women to honor their contribution to their husbands recruited in the UPDF. I will hold my concert next year and it will be dedicated to the wives of the soldiers of the UPDF.THE FORGOTTEN HEROES.Tell me,what do…
Dancehall singer Karole Kasita has opened up about the post-traumatic experience she had to endure after her concert. Earlier this year, Karole Kasita had her ‘Power Within’ concert at the Serena Hotel, and despite registering a huge turnout, the singer revealed that she was traumatized following the criticism that came after. Kasita stressed that from criticism about her performance to different artists not showing up despite having collaborations with them, a section of fans claimed they were cheated. She added that instead of celebrating her win, the negative feedback online left her traumatized because she had to deal with the…
Veteran singer Kid Fox has shocked netizens by revealing that he has not yet sired any children or even taken a wife, according to his mates. Kid Fox, real name Steven Kiggundu, abandoned his career and relocated to Japan, where he has been residing for more than a decade. During an interview with Galaxy TV, he revealed that he had come back not only to resume his career but also to see his mother and the rest of the family he left behind. Back then, as one of the best dancehall artists, Kid Fox was expected to have women’s attention.…