Legendary singer Jose Chameleone has hailed his young brother, Weasel Manizo, for sticking by his side through the harsh conditions when they traveled for his treatment in the USA. In 2024, Jose Chameleone was diagnosed with acute pancreatitis, leading to his hospitalization in the ICU at Nakasero Hospital, where he was advised to seek advanced treatment abroad. During his live TikTok broadcast, Jose Chameleone revealed that he didn’t have anyone to accompany him as his caretaker because Pallaso had a show in South Africa and their mother didn’t have a visa. Since his young brother Weasel had a Visa, he pledged to…
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Leone Island boss Jose Chameleone, real name Joseph Mayanja, has announced that he is officially back to dating again, and he is seeing someone new. Jose Chameleone made the revelation during his TikTok live broadcast, announcing that he currently has a new woman in his life. The singer noted that while he was still married, he couldn’t fully enjoy his life as those around him kept reporting everything he did to his now ex-wife and mother of his children, Daniella Atim. Chameleone confessed that he felt like the situation was always holding him at ransom because they would always monitor his every move.…
Sanjay Rughani, Board Chair, Furaha Finserve Uganda Limited, and Dennis Musinguzi, Chief Executive Officer Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | For thousands of Ugandan families, the beginning of a school term brings both hope and financial pressure. Tuition fees often fall due before household income is available, putting children at risk of missing lessons or leaving school altogether. Since 2024, Furaha, a purpose-driven financing platform, has helped parents bridge that gap and keep 100,000 children in school. The milestone comes against a backdrop of persistent barriers to education. A 2025 UNICEF report identifies financial constraints as the leading reason…
The Wagagai Managing Director Mr Tan, Busia Authority Recieves Transfer doccuments. Busia, Uganda | URN | The management of Wagagai gold mining company has re-commissioned the government aided Alupe Primary school that was closed due to its mining activities in Busia district. Alupe Primary School started in 1997 as a community school under the Anglican Church Foundation, in Alupe village in Buteba sub-county, it became government aided school in 2003 and at the time of its closure, and it had an enrollment of over 600 pupils. It was closed after the classrooms developed cracks on the walls, with too much…
Kampala, Uganda | ENTEBBENEWS.NET | Hundreds of Ugandans on Sunday took part in the second edition of the Independence Marathon at Metroplex Shopping Mall in Naalya, using the event to raise support for maternal healthcare under the theme “Save a Mother.” The marathon featured 42-kilometre, 21-kilometre, 10-kilometre and 5-kilometre races, attracting elite athletes, recreational runners, corporate teams, families and members of the public. This year’s edition marked the first time the marathon used the Kampala Northern Bypass, with the 42-kilometre route stretching from Namboole to Busega. Brian Ategeka, Solomon Tumwesigye and Evas Nassasira were among the top finishers in the…
Kampala, Uganda | URN | When Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) has discharged its second patient to have undergone a successful bone marrow transplant to treat multiple myeloma – a type of blood cancer. Health Minister Dr Chris Baryomunsi said it was an example of the government’s recent efforts not just to cut the number of those seeking care abroad but also part of a bigger plan of attracting more foreign patients. But, experts say, achieving this will take the country more than just having procedures done. Philemon Okillong, a research analyst at the Economic Policy Research Center (EPRC) told…
Filbert Baguma, the UNATU national Secretary General Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Uganda National Teachers’ Union (UNATU) has criticised the Minister for Local Government, Balaam Barugahara, over the way he arrests and publicly questions headteachers and education officials during his inspections of government schools. UNATU General Secretary Filbert Baguma said that while the union supports the government’s fight against corruption, enforcement should follow established investigative and administrative procedures rather than turn into a public spectacle. Baguma said some officials are being accused of wrongdoing before any investigation is complete, damaging their dignity and professional standing. “Public officers are…
Singer Martha Mukisa has called out the body shamers, emphasizing that she will not be bullied into surgery to change her body. Martha Mukisa was the guest performer at NRG and was asked about the lowest moments of her life that were brought about by comments targeting her body weight. She revealed that the social media negative comments where many have criticized her post-maternity body, especially her bust. Despite being targeted, Martha has emphasized that she would never be bullied into doing surgery to change any part of her body because she believes she is very good-looking and comfortable with her…
Comedian Madrat of the Madrat & Chiko comedy duo has revealed that he has lost a number of juicy opportunities, including his political ambitions, citing that he didn’t complete his education. Madrat, who was a guest star on the Deep Talk Show, expressed his desire to run for political office; unfortunately, he doesn’t make the cut because he doesn’t meet the required educational requirements. “I would have loved to contest for a political position, but I do not have the required education. I could go back to school if God wills but also, just like they say, politics is a dirty game,” he noted. Despite…
Comedian and singer Reign Omusoyosoyi, real name Obed Lubega, was reportedly arrested during a friendly football match organized by the National Unity Platform (NUP). The news about Reign Omusoyosoyi’s arrest came to light through the comedy duo’s official Facebook account, which revealed that he was arrested at Kitebi Primary School. This came after the NUP political party organized what they called ‘Bobi Wine Day’ at Kitebi Primary School to recognize their party leader. Among the activities that had been planned to happen that day was the football match between the elected party leaders and the foot soldiers. The event was graced…