Passengers at Entebbe Airport Kampala, Uganda | ENTEBBENEWS.NET | Entebbe International Airport recorded its second largest number of passengers in June, registering 213,217 international passengers in a single month, according to the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). The number includes 106,583 arrivals and 106,634 departures giving an average of 7,107 arrivals and departures per day, compared to 7,171 recorded in Dec 2024. Earlier in May 2025, the airport recorded 97,568 arriving passengers and 100,484 passengers, a total of 198,052. This growth is partly attributed to Hijja returnees, tourism promotion, business and a number of conferences, among others. Entebbe International Airport…
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Ava Peace has responded to critics who have constantly accused her of prostitution and having multiple men financing her lifestyle. Ava Peace was a guest performer at one of the events during the week, where partygoers asked her about the prostitution allegations that have been going around ever since her big breakthrough. Ava Peace, visibly upset, bashed the critics and all haters who thought of her in that way. In an angry tone, she revealed that she has worked hard to get where she is right now. She bragged about being the most booked female artist in Uganda with shows…
Events promoter Bajjo, real name is Andrew Mukasa Alfonso, is in the spotlight after his baby mama and ex-girlfriend called him out on social media. In a live TikTok broadcast, beautician Nash Glow vented out her frustrations, claiming that having an affair with the events promoter has stopped her from getting married. Nash Glow revealed that every time she got a responsible man and desired to settle down, the man would be told about her past with Bajjo, thus sending him away. Nash Glow revealed that, due to her age, she yearned for a stable home but couldn’t have one,…
Kampala, Uganda | ENTEBBENEWS.NET | Old Mutual Investment Group (OMIG) Uganda successfully hosted its 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Sheraton Hotel, Rwenzori Ballroom, bringing together over 300 stakeholders. The event provided a comprehensive overview of the OMIG Unit Trust Funds’ performance and strategic direction for the financial year ending December 31, 2024. Geoffrey Kihuguru, Chairperson of the OMIG Unit Trust, opened the session with a detailed speech on Uganda’s macroeconomic conditions in 2024. He highlighted the country’s robust growth despite global uncertainties. “Uganda recorded real GDP growth of 6.06% in FY2023/24, up from 5.34% the year before. The…
Kampala, Uganda | ENTEBBENEWS.NET | The French Ambassador’s residence in Kampala was abuzz with activity as guests gathered to celebrate Bastille Day, a pivotal moment commemorating the storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789, which marked the beginning of the French Revolution. The event highlighted the deep and flourishing partnership between France and Uganda. In his address, His Excellency Xavier Sticker, the French Ambassador, reflected on the historical significance of Bastille Day, stating, “We commemorate the 14th of July 1789. On that day, the French people started the revolution and took their destiny as a nation.” He added that…
Stakeholders beneficiaries at the Lead National Closeout event Kampala, Uganda | ENTEBBENEWS.NET | The SRHR Alliance Uganda has announced the end of the WE LEAD programme, a five-year initiative that focused on strengthening the position of sexual reproductive health and rights (SRHR) of young women. The announcement of the end of the programme was marked with the National Close Out event on 16th July 2025, at the Serena hotel, Kampala, under the theme: “From margins to movement: Five years of transforming SRHR realities” The close-out event aimed to bring together key stakeholders to celebrate achievements, reflect on lessons learned,…
Congratulations are in order for musicians Geoffrey Lutaaya and Irene Namatovu after their first-born son, Pius Sonko, graduated in the UK. Pius was a student at Aston University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science, Business and Management. The news was brought to light by the excited mother who took to her social media platforms to congratulate her lovely son. The post was accompanied by a video capturing the moment when his name was read out loudly amidst cheers from the crowd. Namatovu expressed her excitement, noting that as parents, they had long waited for their son to reach that…
Western Ugandan rising artist Dexta Rapper has opened up about a possible collaboration with Akon in the near future. Dexta, born Christopher, while speaking to the Media, confessed that the Senegalese American singer and songwriter approached him in his DMs after seeing his song going viral. The Ugandan rapper claims that Akon invited him to his upcoming show and promised that after their collaboration, they would hit the studio to work on a song together. Dexta’s ‘in wa wa wa’ song and dance featuring his father Masereka Uziah went viral on all social media platforms, especially TikTok, birthing thousands of…
The former Vice President of Uganda, Prof. Gilbert Bukenya, has advised musician Stecia Mayanja to drop her political ambitions, claiming it is a waste of time. Prof. Bukenya, during an interview with Sanyuka TV, was asked about his opinion on Stecia Mayanja’s political ambitions, for which he unapologetically bashed. He expressed his disappointment towards all creatives who have turned politics into a game, claiming they are embarrassing the country. Bukenya revealed that the increasing number of unserious people contesting for higher offices was bound to drive the country into bigger problems. He, therefore, advised Stecia to abandon her dream and…
KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda has selected Juma Miyagi as the country’s new national cricket team captain. Miyagi will captain Uganda during the upcoming Pearl of Africa T20 Series from July 17 to 28 at the lakeside Entebbe Cricket Oval. Uganda, Nigeria, the UAE, Kenya and Namibia will feature in the second edition of the series. “I am happy to be handed the captain’s role and we shall work hard as a team to ensure we get the results,” Miyagi told Xinhua on Monday. Miyagi takes over the captain’s role in the absence of Riazat Ali Shah, who is…