Singer Irene Namatovu has shared one of the biggest challenges she has faced since marrying Geoffrey Lutaaya, revealing that their son was almost killed in the mix. While the couple celebrates more than a decade of love, Namatovu revealed that she faced a lot of resistance, especially from people who didn’t want Lutaaya to marry her. Namatovu noted that a week before her customary Kwanjula ceremony, a random boda man delivered chicken luwombo to her maid with instructions that it was for their son, Pius. He alleged that Namatovu had sent it, but because Pius was very tired and sleepy…
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Prof. Augustus Nuwagaba, Deputy Governor of the Bank of Uganda Equity Bank hosts diaspora Investment webinar Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | As Uganda’s diaspora continues to send record remittances back home, Equity Bank Uganda is strengthening its efforts to help turn these financial inflows into long-term investments that create businesses, jobs and sustainable wealth. On Saturday, 1 August 2026, the Bank will host the latest edition of its Equity Diaspora Webinar Series, an initiative that equips Ugandans living abroad with practical knowledge, expert insights and tailored financial solutions to invest confidently in Uganda. The virtual session will feature…
Graphite-for-pencils. Internet photo Kitgum, Uganda | URN | Thousands of residents in Kitgum and neighbouring districts could benefit from increased employment, business opportunities and infrastructure development after London-listed mining company Blencowe Resources raised the value of its Orom-Cross Graphite Project to US$1.254 billion (about Shs4.7 trillion) following an updated Definitive Feasibility Study. The revised valuation strengthens the commercial prospects of the graphite mine in Orom East Sub-county and is expected to improve the project’s ability to attract financing ahead of construction and production, which is targeted to begin in 2027. Prepared by Australian engineering firm CPC Engineering, the updated feasibility…
Renowned music maestro and powerhouse entertainer DJ LAST GAL yesterday officially announced her first-ever solo headline event, “THE LAST GAL: A DJ Showcase and Rave Party.” This highly anticipated musical extravaganza is locked in for Friday, 2nd October 2026, with the mystery venue set to be revealed soon. Marking a monumental milestone in her thriving career, “THE LAST GAL” is designed to be an explosive, high-energy rave experience. The event will spotlight her unmatched mixing artistry, signature stage presence, and cutting-edge audiovisual production, cementing her status as one of the biggest female DJs in Uganda. DJ LAST GAL initially captivated the entertainment industry as part of a dynamic,…
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…
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…