Kampala, Uganda | ENTEBBENEWS.NET | As Uganda seeks to strengthen its hospitality and tourism sectors, culinary educator Chef Sheila Ahabwe says international exposure has become an important tool for improving vocational training and raising professional standards within the country’s food industry. Over the years, Ahabwe has participated in culinary competitions, training programmes, conferences and professional exchanges across Africa and Asia, experiences she says have broadened her understanding of culinary education, food safety, hospitality management and professional kitchen operations. Her engagements have taken her to countries including India, Botswana, Nigeria and Togo, where she has interacted with chefs, hospitality professionals and…
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Rapper Victor Kamenyo is the topic of discussion on the internet after his ex-lover and baby mama, Ruth Akaragye Angora, called him out for child neglect. Ruth made the revelation during her TikTok live where she mentioned that the Ugandan rapper had abandoned his responsibilities as a father for a while, leaving her to carry the burden alone. She noted that she had been carrying the emotional pain for a long time and felt it was the right time to speak out. The social media influencer alleged that Kamenyo, just like most men, was only willing to take care of their…
Celebrated comedian Patrick Salvado Idringi has opened up about allegations of cheating on his wife amid their long-distance marriage. Speaking during a radio interview, Patrick Salvado dismissed the common belief that long-distance marriages automatically lead to infidelity, insisting that staying faithful is a matter of personal discipline and commitment. Salvado further explained that he has never been overly fascinated by sex, a factor he believes has helped him avoid situations that could put his marriage at stake. When you put your mind on something, you can achieve it. I’m not so much fascinated with the idea of sex. I’ve been in the industry for…
Kasese, Uganda | URN | A worrying rise in suicide cases and teenage pregnancies has sparked concern among religious, civic and government leaders in Kasese District, with calls for urgent action to protect vulnerable young people. The concerns were raised during a review of the South Rwenzori Diocese’s 10-year Strategic Development Plan held in Kasese Municipality, where leaders warned that increasing emotional distress among young people and weakening community support systems are fueling the twin crises. Bishop Rt. Rev. Nason Baluku said Bukonzo East has recorded a disturbing increase in suicide cases, particularly among young people struggling with emotional and psychological…
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | URN | The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has called on the United States to lift travel restrictions imposed on Uganda following its recent Ebola outbreak, saying the country has demonstrated transparency and made significant progress in containing the disease. Africa CDC Director General Dr Jean Kaseya said the continental health agency had formally written to U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. requesting the removal of the restrictions. “For the past three weeks, Uganda didn’t record a new case, and the last case was discharged on the 16th of July. Uganda…
FILE: Regina Nachuge, a farmer in Naitakwae village standing in her maize garden that has been ruined by drought Kampala, Uganda | URN | Emergency food relief for drought-hit communities in Karamoja will now be distributed by the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Uganda Prisons Service after President Yoweri Museveni directed the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) to stop relying on private contractors for the exercise. The change comes less than a week after the government flagged off the distribution of 552 tonnes of maize flour and 238 tonnes of beans to the worst-hit districts in the…
4th Ikon awards details announced today Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | The fourth edition of the iKON Film and Television Awards has been confirmed for Saturday, 12 December 2026, at the Kampala Serena Hotel, under the theme “Beyond Borders”. Announced during a press conference today at the Reach A Hand Africa (formerly Reach A Hand Uganda) headquarters in Lungujja, the new date marks a historic shift in the iKON Awards calendar. The ceremony has moved from its traditional March schedule to December to accommodate the numerous iKON Activate engagements held across Africa to operationalise the theme. The roadmap…
Muwanga Kivumbi IGP Byakagaba Seeks Dismissal of Kivumbi Habeas Corpus Case Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Inspector General of Police (IGP) has asked the High Court in Kampala to dismiss an application seeking the production and unconditional release of former Butambala County Member of Parliament and National Unity Platform (NUP) Vice President for Central Region, Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi. In a response filed before the Civil Division of the High Court, the IGP argues that there is no evidence that Muwanga Kivumbi is in police custody.The response is contained in an affidavit sworn by Assistant Commissioner of Police…
Gen. Ali’s casket in Parliament’s chamber during special sitting of the House Kampala, Uganda | URN | Parliament on Tuesday held a special sitting to pay tribute to the late former Second Deputy Prime Minister, (Rtd.) Gen. Moses Ali, who died on Saturday aged 87. The sitting followed a motion moved by Prime Minister and Leader of Government Business Robinah Nabbanja and seconded by Leader of the Opposition Joel Ssenyonyi, drawing tributes from both the government and the opposition. President Yoweri Museveni, in his capacity as Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), attended the sitting, laid a…
Singer and songwriter Kalifah Aganaga has expressed his disappointment with fellow artist A Pass over his recent comments regarding his ‘Nassanga Remix’. Nassanga Remix featuring Weasel Manizo, Lil Pazo Lunabe, and Winnie Nwagi has sparked a huge debate on social media since its release. During his TikTok live stream, A Pass was among the critics who dissected the song verse by verse. This didn’t sit well with Kalifah, and during a phone interview with Galaxy FM, he revealed he expressed his disappointment in A Pass for trying to discredit his work, noting that he expected an artist in his position…