Zemedeneh Negatu, Chairman of the Washington, DC-based capital investment fund, Fairfax Africa Fund, LLC (Left) hands over an award for Best Regional Bank – East Africa to Equity Bank Kenya Head of Women and Youth Banking, Dr. Silpah Owich (Right) at the 2025 African Banker Awards held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Equity Bank wins “Best Regional Bank in East Africa” at the African Banker Awards 2025. Recognition affirms Equity Group’s regional leadership and role in advancing financial inclusion and socio-economic transformation across the continent. Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire | ENTEBBENEWS.NET | In recognition of its impactful presence across the region, Equity Bank has been…
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Dr Ronny Bahatungire at a Press Conference on Monday Kampala, Uganda | ENTEBBENEWS.NET | All newly born babies countrywide will soon be subjected to yet another vaccine, after the Ministry of Health announced plans to roll out the hepatitis B jab at all health facilities offering immunization services. Speaking at a press conference on Monday, Dr Ronny Bahatungire, the Commissioner for Clinical Services in the ministry, revealed that the national rollout scheduled for August will target both new babies born at the hospital and those that are delivered outside health facilities but brought in not later than 24 hours after…
PSST Ramathan Ggoobi KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda’s economy remains robust, posting sustained growth despite global uncertainties such as trade tensions and international conflicts, the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development said in a report released Tuesday. According to the report on the state of the economy, growth in the first three quarters of the 2024/25 financial year, which ended on June 30, averaged 6.9 percent. The ministry attributed this to increased government spending on poverty alleviation programs like the Parish Development Model, higher fixed capital formation, and a rebound in household consumption. “There was also growth in…
The State Minister for Gender, Labour, and Social Development in charge of Children and Youth Affairs, Hon. Dr. Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi, has denied Don Chris’ recent allegations that he is using his fraud case to extort money from President Museveni. Yesterday, Don Chris appeared on BBS TV denying the Internal Affairs report, claiming that the amount in question was 1.4 billion, as previously stated by Mr. Mudenyi. He claimed that the figures were being forged by Hon. Balaam, who he said had intentions of extorting money from the president under the pretense of compensating the victims. Balaam, during an interview with the same station, denied the allegations. He…
Musicians Jowy Landa and Pretty Banks have debunked Spice Diana’s claims that artists who have cemented their place in the industry did not need hit songs to stay on the map. Recently, Spice Diana appeared in an interview, and in her opinion, she noted that an established artist may not need to rely solely on hit songs, as their career is already well-established. Jowy Landa and Pretty Banks, however, while addressing the media, counterattacked the claims, suggesting that no artist releases a song with low expectations. You are happy when you get a hit song; that is why you go…
Musician Eddy Kenzo has defended Bruno K’s famous live TikTok broadcast against allegations and criticism that it was promoting indecent behavior. Over the last couple of weeks, Bruno K’s ‘Ekiboozi’ has been a centre of criticism from social media users regarding the guests he hosts on his show. The discussion was initiated by media personality Dr. Kwefulukuta, who expressed his disgust towards artists like Lil Pazo and Gravity Omutujju. These, he said, have used the platform to promote obscenity and inappropriate behavior. Eddy Kenzo, who also serves as the UNMF president, encouraged Bruno K to capitalize on the moment on the app and earn…
Ugandan media personality Forever Etania has taken to social media to clarify her relationship with singer Joshua Baraka, at least when it comes to business matters. Etania, known for her vibrant personality and on-air energy, didn’t hold back as she expressed frustration over people constantly reaching out to her for favors related to her boyfriend, the fast-rising music star Joshua Baraka. Guys, I am not Joshua. Joshua has a manager who is LOB. Reach out to him. I am getting tired with this mannerism of ‘Ohh I was hoping you could talk to Joshua for me!’” she posted. Etania emphasized…
Vice-President Alupo (in green) and Minister Amongi (in white) hand over the keys to vehicles to Uwelukoosi Umukuuka Sir Jude Mike Mudoma (in red) at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, Wednesday, 16th July, 2025. Present is Nabagyelema (Queen) Alice Mudoma and Umukuuka’s Prime Minister Dr Paul Mwambu Kampala, Uganda | ENTEBBENEWS.NET | Vice President Jessica Alupo has presided over the handover of vehicles to Uganda’s gazetted cultural leaders, an initiative that the government says is aimed at enhancing their capacity to mobilise communities for peace, unity, and socio-economic transformation. Officials of the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, who organised the handover at Kololo…
Officials show of the charter Kampala, Uganda | ENTEBBENEWS.NET | King Ceasor University (KCU) has officially received its university charter—granting the institution full legal recognition to train students from any part of the world to confer degrees in undergraduate, master’s, PhD, postgraduate, and professorship programs. Officials from the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) presented the charter, signed by President Yoweri Museveni on July 3, 2025, at a ceremony held at the university’s Bunga campus in Kampala, Uganda. The charter provides KCU with the legal authority to operate and establish its governance structure, formally recognizing it as an autonomous institution…
NRM Electoral Commission Chairperson Tango odoi Kampala, Uganda | ENTEBBENEWS.NET | Uganda’s ruling party the National Resistance Movement ( NRM ) will conduct it’s internal primaries today across the country. According to the party’s Electoral Commission Chairperson Tango odoi voting will start at 10:00 am in most parts of the country while in Karamoja sub region voting will start at 9:00 am to 11am due to it’s weather conditions. The Exercise will begin by reading the names of registered voters between 10:00am to 11:45am and voting will be done by voters linning up behind posters or agents of the candidates from…