Singer and songwriter Kalifah Aganaga has opened up about how he has been able to survive in the harsh industry despite not getting constant bookings. Speaking during his recent interview, Kalifah acknowledged that he didn’t entirely depend on music, claiming that he has expanded his sources of income by opening several side hustles like restaurants, bars, brokerage, among others. “I’m a city hustler and it is my job. I do a lot of things here and there. That is how I have been surviving. I have an advantage that I have ever dealt in fashion, so I end up selling small things,” he…
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Assessing conservation efforts in Lazurus Forest in Uganda. Picture by FAO Kampala, Uganda | URN | Uganda is currently grappling with the classic development dilemma of how to lift millions out of poverty while safeguarding its rich natural heritage. A growing consensus is emerging among policymakers, economists, and conservationists arguing that assigning real monetary value to the country’s forests, wetlands, lakes, and wildlife may be the smartest path to both environmental protection and sustained economic growth. Wilson Asiimwe, Senior Economic Modeller at the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, uses a simple but powerful analogy to illustrate the point.…
Ugandan artist Mungu Feni has been crowned Best Gospel Artist Content Creator of the Year at the 2026 Africa Content Creators Awards (ACCA), held on July 16 in Kigali, Rwanda. Born Bernard Feni, the Arua-based singer beat a competitive continental lineup. Feni’s category was one of the most contested on the night. He saw off Nigeria’s Gaise Baba, known for fusing faith with Afrobeat; Rwanda’s Chryso Ndasingwa, a worship leader with a massive YouTube following; Rwanda’s Meddy, who has built a cross-border gospel and R&B audience; and Kenya’s Bella Kombo, a rising voice in East African gospel content. The win…
Gen (Rtd) Moses Ali after 2021 elections Adjumani, Uganda | URN | At exactly 5:25 PM, Rt. Hon. (Rtd) Gen. Moses Ali, the former Member of Parliament for Adjumani West Constituency, was finally laid to rest in Abiricaku Village, Adjumani District, four days after he passed away on Saturday last week. Thousands of mourners from across the country, including government officials, leaders from the West Nile region, religious and cultural leaders, joined his family and residents of Adjumani District during the funeral. The late Gen. Moses Ali was praised by mourners for his dedicated service to West Nile and Uganda…
Comedian Patrick Salvado Idringi has opened up about the genesis of his feud with fellow comedian Alex Muhangi, blaming the media for pushing the narrative and sparking a rift between them. Speaking during a radio interview, Salvado revealed that they were friends until 2017 during their visit to the USA. By then, Muhangi had a comedy gig at Diners and had asked the owners to give him leave for two weeks while he was traveling to the US since he was the face of the show. Management, however, refused his request to suspend the show until his return, and among…
Singer Lydia Jazmine has spoken out on her decision to sing in Luganda, saying that English didn’t guarantee her bookings on shows in Uganda. Many critics have discussed Jazmine, suggesting that she had the potential to go international but was stuck in the local market, focusing on performing at marriage ceremonies. During her TV interview, Lydia Jazmine revealed that she started as an all-English artist, but Ugandans never understood her sound. Her songs never got the airplay they deserved, influencing her to start releasing songs that appealed to the local music consumers. She asserted that she is now focused on…
Pearl Bank has branches right across the country. Kampala, Uganda | ENTEBBENEWS.NET | As Uganda’s Pearl Bank marks a year since rebranding, officials are confident that their new identity reflects the bank’s transformation into a digitally progressive, inclusive, and nationally grounded financial institution. “The rebranding also signifies the bank’s readiness to embrace the future with confidence, ensuring long-term growth, relevance, and impact,” remarked Priscilla Akora, Head of Marketing at Pearl Bank. They were previously PostBank Uganda. Rebranding and the spread of the network to Luwero have reinforced Pearl Bank’s drive for sustainable financial inclusion through micro, small and medium loans for agriculture,…
Ojok checks on his coffee INTERVIEW | From introducing improved coffee seedlings to connecting farmers to markets and international opportunities, Alfred Ojok has spent years building Hasting Coffee Centre into a catalyst for agricultural transformation in Northern Uganda. What began as a mission to support smallholder farmers has evolved into a growing agribusiness that is helping farmers improve productivity, adopt climate-smart practices, and access better prices for their produce. The impact of this work earned Alfred recognition as a winner of the 2025 Best Farmers Awards, an initiative organised by Vision Group in partnership with dfcu Bank and other stakeholders…
Helena Mayanja hands over one of 100 computers to ICT PS Dr Zawedde dfcu Deepens Partnership with Ministry of ICT and National Guidance to Expand Digital Access Across Uganda Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Leading Ugandan bank dfcu, through the dfcu Foundation, has donated 100 desktop computers to the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, accelerating efforts to expand digital access, strengthen digital skills and create new opportunities for young people, women entrepreneurs and underserved communities across Uganda. The computers, handed over at the National ICT Innovation Hub in Nakawa, will be distributed to selected schools across…
Masaka, Uganda | URN | The Electoral Commission has cancelled the nomination of Augustine Mukasa Luswata, the National Resistance Movement-NRM candidate for Njumaga Cell Chairperson in Katwadde Ward, Masaka City, for seeking a political office without resigning from public service. According to a decision communicated by Masaka City Returning Officer Joloba Hydary, Luswata was nominated in error because he is still a serving employee of the Uganda Prisons Service at Masaka Main Prison. Joloba explained that the nomination is irregular because the law prohibits serving public officers from contesting elective political office without first leaving public service. “As a public…