Singer Chosen Becky has opened up about how she has managed to keep her love with her husband, Ssekajja, blossoming. Ssekajja recently unveiled a tattoo of her surname on his hand as a surprise gift to her. When asked how she managed to get him to fall deeply in love with her, the singer revealed that she handled her roles as a wife without complaints. “My husband has given me so much peace. I love my husband and do what I’m supposed to do; I cook, I wash his clothes, I iron and leave the rest to God. He has loved me…
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UNHCR offices being set on fire by the protesting refugees in Invepi settlement in Terego district. Terego, Uganda | URN | Over forty South Sudanese refugees have been arrested and detained in Terego District in connection with Tuesday’s riots at Imvepi Refugee Settlement that left offices belonging to the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), UNHCR and police damaged or burnt. The violence followed a dispute over the Refugee Welfare Council elections, which were scheduled for Wednesday. Four suspects were arrested on Tuesday, while another 37 were arrested at about 9am on Wednesday by a joint security team deployed in…
Singer Gloria Bugie has faced the wrath of internet users following her social media post trolling Crypto Panda’s unfortunate losses in life. Bugie took to her X account, revealing how unfortunate it would be to be an orphan, lose a child, and, at the same time, be mediocre in life and career. Despite not name-tagging her in the post, social media users were so quick to conclude that she was attacking Crysto Panda, given that they are currently at loggerheads. “Ever sat down and wondered why you are an orphan, lost a child, keep losing, after all years of hustling…
Renowned veteran singer and radio personality, Rebecca Jjingo, has revealed that she keeps her children off camera out of fear of social media bullying. Rebecca, during an interview with Spark TV, cleared all doubts from people who thought she didn’t have children just because she never posts them. She noted that her daughter was a full graduate, keeping her age and other details under wraps. She revealed that she hides such private information about her children from the public as a way of not only protecting their privacy but also their innocence. She explained that social media was always quick to…
Singer Lydia Jazmine has explained her deep bond with Sheebah Karungi, saying she could easily trust her with her son Amir’s life. Promoter Abitex recently unveiled Lydia Jazmine’s concert in a press conference with journalists. What caught the attention of the public, however, was that Sheebah Karungi, whom she always refers to as her close friend, was a no-show. Social media users started imagining that they had fallen out and were no longer friends, with Lydia Jazmine revealing that Sheebah was busy in a video shoot that day and couldn’t make it. In her first concert press conference, Lydia took time to address the false allegations, putting to…
The Manifesto implementation team and participants at last year’s retreat at NALI. A new year, new ideas are planned for this week’s session. Kampala, Uganda | ENTEBBENEWS.NET | Regional local government leaders across the Western Region are convening this week at the National Institute of Leadership in Kyankwanzi District in a major programme by the Manifesto Implementation Unit (MIU) to equip them with the knowledge and capacity to understand and implement the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Manifesto 2026-2031 commitments. “Local government leaders are the link between the Manifesto and citizens. They translate its commitments into local plans and budgets,…
URN FILE PHOTO: Security vehicles parked outside Annet Anita Among’s residence in Kololo Kampala, Uganda | ENTEBBENEWS.NET | Former Speaker Anita Among has tweeted for the first time since May, confirming reports that she is now free from house arrest and will not face criminal charges. She said she will soon be back in parliament. “I take this opportunity to thank the Almighty God for the gift of life and freedom. My profound and heartfelt appreciation goes to His Excellency, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, for his unmatched parental grace and decision to grant me mercy,” she said on X,…
Green bonds/Internet Photo Kampala, Uganda | URN | The government is on course to issue its first-ever sovereign green bond early next year, targeting up to 500 million US Dollars, equivalent to about 1.865 trillion shillings. The move, if implemented, would help the country mobilise funding for climate-friendly projects and narrow the large gap in climate financing. Sovereign green bonds are similar to conventional Treasury bonds, but the funds raised are specifically earmarked for projects with environmental benefits. These include clean energy, climate-resilient agriculture, and infrastructure designed to withstand floods and heavy rainfall. Dennis Muggaga, head of the Climate Finance…
Congratulations are in order for singer Lyto Boss, real name Katongole Derrick, who is set to walk down the aisle in a white wedding with his longtime lover, Cissy. The news about the couple’s wedding was revealed on social media through an official invitation card shared with their guests. The couple will be exchanging their vows today, 26th August 2026, and hosting their friends and family at the reception at Garuga Tropical Beach. The wedding comes shortly after Lyto Boss was officially introduced to Cissy’s parents last week in a colorful ceremony that was held in Seguku Katale in the company of very…
Dr Prossy Namugga,displaying one of the new Potato Varieties to NARO officials and farmers Kampala, Uganda | URN | Four new Irish potato varieties developed by the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) are now ready for distribution to farmers following successful testing and approval. The varieties—NAROPOT 7, NAROPOT 8, NAROPOT 9 and NAROPOT 10—were approved and released for multiplication in March 2025 after completing the required tests. Dr Prossy Namugga, a Principal Research Officer and Plant Breeder at the Kachwekano Zonal Agricultural Research and Development Institute (KaZARDI), said the varieties offer several advantages over existing varieties, including NAROPOT 4 and…