Kampala Metropolitan Police has spoken out over the recent arrest of musician Kabaya, real name Joseph Bwogi, noting that he was arrested during security operations. The KMP spokesperson, Racheal Kawala, in a radio interview, revealed they have been carrying out several operations in and outside Kampala in a bid to fight against crime and substance abuse. On Tuesday this week, during one of their raids, they rounded up different individuals, including Kabaya, whom they arrested on charges of possession of substances. He was taken to Kumwenda Police Station along Mityana Road but was later released on police bond. SP Kawala denied the allegations…
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Dancehall singer King Micheal Mugwanya has reacted to Bebe Cool showing off his multi-billion mansion that he recently purchased in Bwebajja. Bebe Cool made news online for purchasing a grand mansion worth $1 million (about 3.7 billion shillings) for his wife, Zuena Kirema, in Bwebajja. The news was broken online by Zuena via her social media handles, where she thanked the singer for elevating their family’s lifestyle. King Michael, while speaking to Galaxy TV, acknowledged that everyone lived their lives, but personally, he was way past the stages of posting his achievements on social media. He explained that posting every…
Fast-rising gospel singer Segmento Omusoomi Wa Matayo has publicly apologized to fellow singers Pr. Wilson Bugembe and Levixone over recent statements that he deemed disrespectful. During a recent interview, Segmento was asked if he would collaborate with secular artists, which he boldly turned down. The bloggers challenged his answer, comparing him to Pr. Bugembe and Levixone, who have consistently done it. His response, however, painted a picture that he was comparing his ministry and theirs, in a way that he put himself above both artists. He later realized how wrong he was, and in a bid to make amends, he appeared…
Minister Maganda (holding chin) and UCAA officials before the committee Kampala, Uganda | ENTEBBENEWS.NET | The Committee on Physical Infrastructure has directed the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) to submit the academic credentials of 13 senior managers for verification, following the dismissal of 89 staff over forgery. The directive was issued during a meeting of the committee chaired by Mwine Mpaka with UCAA officials led by the Minister of State for Works (Transport), Julius Maganda, and the Deputy Director General, Olive Lumonya, on Thursday, 16 July 2026 at Parliament. During the meeting, Hon. Richard Sebamala (DP, Bukoto County Central) sought…
Ugandans are mourning the unforeseen tragedy that saw over 23 kids lose their lives in a road accident after their tour experience. A few days back, King David Junior School learners embarked on a tour to explore the beauty of Eastern Uganda, build team spirit, and create memorable experiences. Yesterday, the learners concluded their tour and embarked on their journey back to their Ndejje-based school. Unfortunately, they experienced a road accident when their Isuzu bus (registration number UA 108BQ reportedly experienced mechanical issues, at Chekwatit Village Kimawa Parish and claimed the lives of over 23 children, including the school director,…
Primary school pupil going home during lunch break Apac, Uganda | URN | Long walks to school are forcing dozens of children in Aganga Parish to stay away from school. This has exposed many to school dropout, early marriage, and teenage pregnancy, local leaders have said. Children from Abade village, for example, currently walk about 10 kilometers to either Igoti Primary School or Chakali Primary School, a journey community leaders say is too demanding for many young learners. As a result, some pupils report to school late, while others have abandoned education altogether. Although there is no statistical percentage of…
Kapchorwa hospital medical team and volunteers attending to the accident victims Kapchorwa, Uganda | URN | Twenty pupils of King David Junior School, Ndejje, are dead and more than 60 others injured following a tragic road crash involving their school bus at Chekwatit Hill in Kowo Sub-county, Kapchorwa District. The pupils were returning from a study tour on Thursday evening when the bus, registration number UA 108BQ, reportedly developed a mechanical fault, causing the driver to lose control before the vehicle crashed. Chekwatit Hill is widely regarded as one of the country’s leading accident black spots, with a history of…
Gloria Katushabe the Nursing Officer who took care of Kirabo in the ICU Kampala, Uganda | URN | Claire Kirabo, a mother of two who spent six years in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, succumbed to multiple medical conditions. Kirabo was referred to Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital from Masaka Regional Referral Hospital on August 18, 2020, after she reportedly fell from her bed at home, lost consciousness, and never fully recovered. According to Dr. Deus Twesigye, the Acting Director of Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, doctors diagnosed Kirabo with five serious medical conditions, including neurogenic shock,…
Housing Finance Bank officials pose for a group photo at the recently concluded Akright Marathon and Celebration for 20 years anniversary Kampala, Uganda | ENTEBBENEWS.NET | Housing Finance Bank joined residents, business partners and other stakeholders at Akright City on Entebbe Road to mark the development’s 20th anniversary through a marathon celebrating two decades of planned urban growth and its contribution to Uganda’s transformation. Held on July 14, under the theme, “Celebrating 20 Years of Organized City Development as a Driver of the Ten Fold Growth Strategy, anchored on Agro Industrialisation, Tourism Development, Mineral Based Industrialisation and Science, Technology and Innovation…
Many schools use computers. FILE PHOTO Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Airtel Africa’s CEO, Sunil Taldar, has announced the telco’s commitment to connecting 5,000 schools across its operating countries in Africa to the internet by 2027 through its philanthropic arm, Airtel Africa Foundation, in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). So far, the $57m partnership, which was launched in 2021, has cumulatively connected 3,296 schools and provided access to over 2 million learners and about 40,000 teachers. 64 digital learning platforms have been zero-rated thereby enabling more than 11m users to access educational content at no cost. Speaking…