A man herdslong horned Ankole cattle in Palaro Subcounty in Gulu District, one of the areas in Northern Uganda with significant numbers of migrant cattle keepers. Gulu, Uganda | URN | The government has extended the Northern Uganda cattle restocking programme from the initially planned five years to ten years. The State Minister for Northern Uganda Rehabilitation Bearice Akello Akori explained on Saturday that the ten years implementation period is ensure all eligible households eventually receive cattle. The cattle restocking programme initiated by President Museveni last year targets communities in the Acholi, Lango and Teso sub-regions that lost livestock during…
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Lukwago escorted by Prison officers at the High Court in Kampala. Kampala, Uganda | URN | The High Court Criminal Division has dismissed a bail application filed by city lawyer Erias Lukwago, ruling that it had been overtaken by events following his committal to the High Court for trial on a charge of misprision of treason. In a ruling delivered on Thursday, Justice David Matovu declined to release Lukwago on bail, holding that the application was filed in relation to Makindye Chief Magistrate’s Court Criminal Case No. 0762 of 2026, which ceased to exist after the accused was committed to the…
Comedian Kapere, real name Yokana Mbuuse, has lamented about the excessive poverty in the industry, calling out fellow comedians for bewitching him. Kapere, who hosted a live TikTok broadcast, couldn’t hold back tears as he admitted that he rarely cries in public but felt compelled to share what he has been going through, saying the pressure has become overwhelming. According to Kapere, the entertainment industry was no longer giving comedians enough opportunities despite trying out other businesses to earn some money; they were not successful. He added that he has been left to struggle to meet his financial needs including his rent and his children’s…
Singer Lil Pazo Lunabe, real name Yasin Mukasa, defended why he parades his wife, Patricia, in the media, saying that he wants to push men to not only appreciate but also take care of their own women. Lil Pazo has for some time now been bringing out his wife on social media, specifically TikTok, where she participated in several live broadcasts. Speaking in a TV interview, Lil Pazo explained that as a proud husband, he didn’t want to hide his wife anymore, saying he wants men out there to see how beautiful she looks and also learn from him how…
Kalifah Aganaga’s Nassanga Remix featuring Winnie Nwagi, Weasel Manizo and Lil Pazo Lunabe has finally been restored on YouTube following controversies over a copyright strike. News about the Nassanga Remix being taken down on YouTube started circulating at the start of the week after they announced that the song had hit over one million views in a space of two weeks on the video streaming platform. The strike happened on Tuesday, and after their research, they realized that deejay Junior Hassa tried uploading the instrumental but erred in ownership, and as a result, the original song received a strike. Deejay Hassa, in…
Eng. Irene Pauline Bateebe and PSST Ramathan Ggoobi Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Secretary to the Treasury, Dr. Ramathan Ggoobi, and the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, Irene Pauline Bateebe, have been appointed as Non-Executive Directors of the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) PLC. Their appointment strengthens Uganda’s representation in one of East Africa’s most strategic energy infrastructure companies. The appointments, announced by KPC in a public notice, took effect on July 28, 2026, and are part of changes to the board of the state-owned company that transports, stores and distributes petroleum products across Kenya and…
Fast-rising singer and TikTok sensation Winnie Wa Mummy has opened up about how she handles sexual advances from male figures in the industry. One of the biggest challenges that young female artists face while starting their careers is sexual advances from stakeholders in the industry who want to take advantage of them in exchange for favors. While addressing the issue, Winnie Wa Mummy revealed that she has managed to avoid such circumstances by staying true to her principles and, as a result, has set clear boundaries. This, she says, discourages inappropriate behavior from the men around her. When asked if she…
As anticipation reaches fever pitch ahead of the Miss Universe Uganda Grand Finale at Kampala’s Imperial Royale Hotel, one contestant continues to stand out for all the right reasons. Sureya Umeimah has earned the admiration of many, not only for her elegance on stage but for the purpose that drives her beyond the competition. For Sureya, the Miss Universe Uganda journey has never been solely about wearing a crown. It has been about using her voice to encourage young girls to believe that their dreams are achievable, regardless of where they come from. With her sights firmly set on a…
Osula Adong (front), together with Suzan Vivian Ariokot Okedi (standing behind), entering court for the hearing of their murder case. Soroti, Uganda | URN | The High Court in Soroti has rejected an application by a newly appointed defence lawyer seeking to recall two key prosecution witnesses for further cross-examination in the murder trial of seven-year-old Joan Faith Apio. Justice Boniface Wamala dismissed the application on Wednesday after ruling that the defence had failed to demonstrate any shortcomings in the earlier cross-examination conducted by the accused persons’ previous lawyers. Police officer John Bosco Obotol, one of the six people…
Besigye being put into an ambulance Besigye collapses in court as he protests Judge Baguma decision for Trial to Proceed After Courtroom Outburst Over Legal Representation Kampala, Uganda | URN & ENTEBBENEWS.NET | Dr Kizza Besigye has been rushed to hospital after he collapsed this afternoon in court. Reports indicate he was rushed to Luzira and thereafter to Mulago Hospital. “I have learnt that Besigye has been taken to Mulago Hospital. He will not allow any government official to touch him. His personal doctor examined him in prison just three hours ago, determined that he urgently needed treatment at…