Dr Frank Asiimwe, UMA President, told URN that interns require more than lunch, including breakfast, dinner, transport, and medical care Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Uganda Medical Association (UMA) has rejected a proposal by the government to provide all intern doctors with lunch. The government’s proposal aims to address concerns following the removal of the one million shillings allowance for medical interns. Dr Frank Asiimwe, UMA President, told URN that interns require more than lunch, including breakfast, dinner, transport, and medical care. He stated that, as officers on probation, interns should receive seventy-five percent of the salary earned by…
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Tourists at Murchison falls National park Kampala, Uganda | URN | The hospitality industry is counting losses due restrictions impossed following the outbeak of the Bundibugyo Ebola strain in the DRC. The players in the sector blame the losses on misinformation and the ill-advised travel advisories. For Uganda, for example, most of the tourists come from the US, Canada and Europe, countries and regional which have announced a wide range of restrictions to travelers. These have seen prospective travelers to Uganda cancel their trips, either out of fear, airline flight cancellations or inhibitive measures like quarantines, among others. Jean Byamugisha, the…
Music lovers are in for an unforgettable night as celebrated songstress Juliana Kanyomozi prepares to headline an exclusive live music experience dubbed “Sonic Soirée” at Guvnor on Friday, June 12, 2026. The highly anticipated event, set to kick off at 9:00 PM, promises an intimate blend of live instrumentation, soulful vocals, and premium entertainment, with Juliana taking center stage alongside the All Star Band featuring renowned guitarist Myko Ouma. Known for her timeless catalogue of hits and unmatched stage presence, Juliana is expected to deliver a rich, unplugged-style performance that will give fans a different feel of her music in…
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Henry Musasizi delivered his first budget speech as Minister of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development on Thursday. The 84.4 trillion shilling 2026/2027 budget is aimed at implementing the government’s Tenfold Growth Strategy, aimed at growing to 500 billion dollars by 2040 from 53 billion in 2025. The economy is estimated to have grown by 6.4 percent to 69.3 billion dollars or about 250.4 trillion shillings, in nominal terms. The minister looks forward to the “imminent confirmation” in March 2027 of Uganda’s graduation from the category of Least Developed Countries (LDC. He targets lowering sovereign risk,…
Singer Dax Vibez, Mikie Wine, Lil Pazo, and Jeff Kiwa, among others, have rallied behind musician Witty Witty after he resurfaced on social media, living a miserable life. Witty was among the most talented artists with hit songs like ‘Ba Mugumu‘ to his name. However, based on a video that made rounds on social media a few days back, showed the once talented star in a very sorry state. Netizens concluded that he was using drugs and alcohol, which they believed would have driven him to the state he was in. Fellow artists like Bruno K, Lil Pazo, and Dax Vibez…
Former Minister Muloni (C) flanked by Ernest Rubondo (L), the head of Petroleum Authority of Uganda. Kampala, Uganda | URN | Uganda’s oil journey has been defined less by extraction than by expectation — a revolving door of ministers, shifting deadlines, and a promise of “first oil” that has survived nearly two decades of political optimism and policy delays. In 2013, Irene Muloni, then Minister for Energy and Mineral Development, was upbeat at a high-level dialogue, confidently assuring the country that oil would soon be extracted from the ground to power Uganda’s growth and development. Maria Kiwanuka, then Minister for Finance, Planning…
Singer Nina Roz, real name Nina Kankunda, has announced a change of dates for her maiden concert ‘Sound of a Dream’. Last month, Nina Roz, through her social media platforms, announced that she would be holding her maiden, dubbed ‘Sound of a Dream’ concert on December 4th. This, however, sparked mixed reactions online, as the date clashed with fellow singers Jose Chameleone and Chris Evans’ concerts. Following several weeks of deliberation, Nina pushed her concert a week after the initial date based on her most recent social media announcement. “Every dream begins as a whisper in the heart. With faith, hard…
Singer Ava Peace, real name Namugonza Maureen Peace, has spoken out about the Ministry of Ethics’ decision to reprimand artists over indecent dressing. The Ethics body came out to address the issue of indecency after several private videos leaked on social media. They described it as a despicable act that was degrading the value of women in the country, as well as the young children looking up to these people. The Ethics body decided that they would get a code of conduct to govern the artists and everyone in the entertainment industry. This would be implemented with the help of UMA, the…
The reconstructed grave of Paul Kafeero. Minister Balaam Barugahara made the offer after the exhumation saga. Jajja Kasozi Batuuka Calls for Cultural Respect and Protection of the Dead Amid Paul Kafeero DNA Debate Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Ugandan cultural artist, traditional healer, and cultural leader Jajja Kasozi Batuuka has spoken out on the ongoing debate surrounding the remains of legendary Ugandan musician the late Paul Kafeero, urging the nation to protect the dignity of the dead and uphold cultural values. He was reacting to a family dispute concerning the legacy, property, and inheritance left behind by…
Anita Among Kampala, Uganda | URN | Nearly a month after dramatic security raids on the homes and businesses linked to former Speaker of Parliament Anita Among, pressure is mounting on the government and security agencies to publicly explain the allegations that triggered the operation and her subsequent incommunicado detention from public life. Since the coordinated searches by the Uganda Police Force and the Special Forces Command (SFC), Among has not appeared in public, while security agencies have remained largely silent on the progress of the investigations or the specific offences, she is alleged to have committed. The prolonged silence…