Chris Obore in court Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Anti-Corruption Court has set September 9, 2026, to rule on bail applications filed by former Parliament Director of Communications and Public Affairs Chris Obore and six co-accused facing charges of embezzlement, causing financial loss and money laundering linked to the alleged misappropriation of billions of shillings at Parliament. Justice Michael Elubu fixed the ruling date on Monday after hearing six of the seven applications. He directed the applicants to file written submissions by August 7, the Inspectorate of Government (IGG) to respond by August 14, and any rejoinders by August…
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Dr Kizza Besigye and Hajji Obeid Lutale (Right) in Court. Kampala, Uganda | URN | Jailed opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Hajji Obeid Lutale, have asked the High Court to allow them to serve Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba through substituted service after efforts to personally deliver court documents allegedly failed. The application, filed before the High Court Civil Division, stems from a human rights case challenging the deportation of Kenyan Senior Counsel Martha Karua, whom the two describe as their lead lawyer in an ongoing treason trial. Besigye and Lutale argue that personal service…
Reagan Muyinda has been appointed as the new YouLead Project Coordinator. He will be at the forefront of several high-impact policy initiatives shaping the future of Africa’s youth Kampala, Uganda | ENTEBBENEWS.NET | Ugandan development practitioner Reagan Muyinda has been appointed YouLead Project Coordinator, taking charge of the day-to-day operations of the continent’s flagship youth leadership program. YouLead is a joint initiative of the MS Training Centre for Development Cooperation (MS TCDC) and the East African Community (EAC) Secretariat, established to unlock youth leadership potential for a prosperous Africa. Since its inception in 2017, the program has evolved into…
Fans planning to attend Vinka Live & Loud on Friday, August 21, 2026, at Lugogo Cricket Oval have been urged to arrive earlier than usual, as organizers have revealed the event is designed to be more than just a music concert. Unlike most concerts where attendees arrive shortly before the headline performance, Vinka Live & Loud will open its gates at 3:00 PM, with the main concert beginning promptly at 7:00 PM. According to Swangz Avenue, the early opening is designed to give fans a complete lifestyle and entertainment experience before Vinka takes the stage for her highly anticipated first-ever…
Hajat Kulthum Nabunya has announced that she secretly got married to the love of her life and is enjoying her marriage. Kulthum’s revelation comes in response to bloggers tagging her following her ex-husband Acram Gumisiriza publicly proposing to his new girlfriend Deasa. Kulthum, in a post on her TikTok account, shared the legal papers as evidence that their marriage was annulled and the divorce finalized on 13th June 2025 after close to four years in marriage. According to Kulthum, she recently met a loving man who proposed to her right away, and she accepted. She noted that they had a secret…
Renowned businesswoman and reality TV star Mami Deb, born Deborah Nantongo Cleave, has opened up on how she runs her home, noting that she doesn’t contribute to household bills. Mami Deb made the revelation during a quick Q&A session on her YouTube channel, where she was answering the frequently asked questions from her fans. When one of the fans sought to know the kind of bills she pays for in her home, she candidly revealed that all the bills are currently being covered solely by her husband, Michael Cleave, leaving her to focus on her businesses. Mami Deb and Michael…
Team Good Music singer Pallaso has looked back at his career and life journey, revealing that he has been able to get to where he dreamed of and is now left to focus on providing for and making his family comfortable. Pallaso, during a phone interview, looked back at all the bad experiences he faced before he got the success and fame that he has now. He recalled the three years he spent in jail in the US, being abused and rejected by people he lived off and constantly being told how he wouldn’t make it in life. Despite all…
Singer Jowy Landa has opened up about the reason behind her changing management, citing that she uses it to escape sexual advances from managers who mix business with personal or sexual pleasure. Jowy Landa, real name Joan Namugerwa, is one of the few female artists with a record of moving from one management to another. Over the past few years in the industry, the singer has signed with different labels, raising questions about why she never stays with the same manager for long. Jowy Landa’s career officially kicked off under Pallaso’s Team Good Music. She has since moved to record labels…
Hajat Kulthum Nabunya’s ex-husband, engineer Acram Gumisiriza, has proposed to his new girlfriend after a divorce. In 2022, Acram Gumisiriza and Hajat Kulthum officially introduced Acram to her parents in a colourful traditional ceremony, before their Nikkah at the Kibuli Mosque in Kampala. However, their marriage was marred by challenges, before it hit rock bottom with Hajat Kulthum announcing their separation in 2025. The pair moved on with their lives, with Acram relocating to the US in search of greener pastures. It is here that he opened a new love chapter and was ready to start an empire with his…
Reports from PAU indicate that EACOP is 90% Complete. Will it be ready to transport crude in September? NEWS ANALYSIS | URN | Nearly two decades after commercially viable oil was discovered in the Albertine Graben, Uganda is edging closer to a milestone that successive governments have described as transformational. According to recent reports, TotalEnergies indicated that first oil from the Tilenga Project should begin flowing around September this year. Equally, oil from the CNOOC-operated field is expected to flow at the same time, following final testing and commissioning of the Central Processing Facility (CPF) and feeder pipelines. The commencement of…