Washing hands has always been a key to good health Kampala, Uganda | URN | A new report released by the Ministry of Health shows, lives of thirty-three children under the age of five are lost every day due to diarrheal diseases and yet such deaths can be prevented with simple practices such as hand washing. The report, ‘The cost of inaction on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene’, released at the ongoing Annual Health Promotion and Disease Prevention conference in Kampala shows that only about ten percent of Ugandans practice proper hand washing as prescribed by the World Health Organization to…
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Uganda’s Kiryowa Kiwanuka (right) making an intervention at the 12th High-Level Tana Forum 2026 today. He is flanked by Professor Kithure Kindiki, Deputy President of Kenya, Évariste Ndayishimiye, President of Burundi and Daniel Francisco Chapo, President of Mozambique. COURTESY PHOTOS MFA UGANDA As continental leaders gather in Bahir Dar, Kiryowa Kiwanuka challenges conventional development metrics and calls for local value addition, warning that raw material exports bleed the continent dry BAHIR DAR, Ethiopia | ENTEBBENEWS.NET | Uganda’s Minister of Defence, Kiryowa Kiwanuka, has issued a firm call for African nations to retain and process their natural resources within the continent, arguing…
DNA results have confirmed that veteran Kadongo Kamu singer Kazibwe Kapo is not the biological father of his alleged daughter. A few weeks back, Nabaweesi Jamirah appeared before the media, accusing singer Kazibwe Kappo of allegedly failing to fulfil his fatherly roles. Nabaweesi alleged that in 2006, Kazibwe, alongside Abdu Mulaasi, had a show in her village in Kyankwanzi. She claimed that they had a moment and she left with his phone number the next morning, telling her to contact him in case there was any problem. When she later realized she was pregnant, she tried to reach out to the…
Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | South Africa’s Nedbank Group has completed the acquisition of a 66% controlling stake in NCBA Group PLC, giving the lender a foothold in East Africa as regional financial institutions seek to expand cross-border business and investment. The transaction, announced on October 19, 2026, follows regulatory approvals and makes NCBA a subsidiary of Nedbank. NCBA will, however, remain listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), with the public retaining the remaining 34% stake. The deal links two banking groups with operations across several African markets, potentially strengthening their capacity to support trade, business…
Dr Mathias Wabwire Panyako- DHO Busia (Photo by Gabriel Mukisa) Busia, Uganda | URN | Authorities in Busia District have intensified Ebola surveillance at the Uganda-Kenya border, screening travellers entering and leaving the country following reports of Ebola cases in Kenya.By Monday this week, Kenya had reported nine Ebola cases, including one death, prompting heightened vigilance at the Busia One Stop Border Post. Busia District Health Officer Dr Mathias Wabwire Panyako said health teams were screening all travellers at the main border crossing to prevent the disease from spreading into Uganda. Panyako said no Ebola case had been detected in…
Nabwiso (left) and other panellists at the event New film helps raise awareness on drowning prevention Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Reach A Hand Africa has premiered Balance the Boat, a docufilm revisiting the November 2018 MV Templer boat tragedy on Lake Victoria, to highlight the importance of water safety and the urgent need to prevent drowning. The documentary premiered on Friday, 23 October 2026, at Kampala Serena Hotel. The event brought together stakeholders in drowning prevention, government representatives, filmmakers, and water safety advocates to reflect on the tragedy and discuss lessons for preventing future loss of life.…
Two mothers sleeping on the same bed after giving birth Bududa, Uganda | URN | Bulucheke Health Centre IV in Bududa District is struggling to accommodate the increasing number of mothers seeking maternity services, with some women sharing beds while others sleep on the floor. The health centre has only six maternity beds but now receives between six and 10 maternity admissions a day, according to the facility in-charge, Dr Rashid Simuya. Simuya says the increase has put pressure on the maternity ward and other services at the facility.“The number of mothers coming for maternity services has increased, yet…
EIB Global, and Bank of Uganda (BoU) representatives signed a cooperation agreement on Wednesday. Kampala, Uganda | URN | Uganda needs about US$28.1 billion (approximately Shs118.22 trillion) in climate-action financing by 2030, as the Bank of Uganda (BoU) partners with the European Investment Bank (EIB) to strengthen the financial sector’s ability to manage climate-related risks and attract investment. The cooperation agreement, signed on Wednesday at Kampala Serena Hotel, will see EIB Global, the EIB Group’s international development arm, provide technical assistance to the central bank to develop a roadmap for greening the financial sector, improve climate-risk disclosure and strengthen reporting…
Ugandan singer Pia Pounds is continuing to expand her international reach, with a series of performances and networking opportunities in the United States before heading to Europe and eventually returning home for the December festive season concerts. The singer, known for her unique sound and energetic performances, is using her latest international trip to showcase her music to new audiences, connect with influential personalities, and strengthen her presence beyond Uganda’s borders. Pia Pounds’ ongoing USA tour, dubbed Uganda to the World, is a major step in her efforts to take Ugandan music to international audiences. Promotional materials for the tour…
TikTok sensation Charles, commonly known as Charles Wa Asia, has debunked rumors of his death. Charles came out to speak against a rumor that was going around on social media claiming that he had passed away. In a recorded video shared by renowned vlogger SB4, Charles addressed social media users, specifically those on X/ Twitter, where the rumor was originating from. Charles, who looked very healthy and vibrant, confirmed that he was alive and now residing at Katikamu in Kabanyoro Farm. The content creator rose to fame years back for his dramatic relationship with Asia, which caught the attention of…