Football in Uganda is more than 90 minutes on a pitch. It is weekend conversations, match-day predictions, last-minute goals, local rivalries, international tournaments, and the excitement of watching a game unfold in real time. Now, Ugandan sports fans have another way to get closer to the action. Pepeta Uganda brings sports betting and gaming together in a mobile-first platform designed around the way Ugandans actually follow and engage with sport. Licensed by the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB), Pepeta combines local football, major international competitions, multiple sports, live betting, and local payment options in one platform. It is…
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Singer and gospel minister Grace Nakimera has joined the conversation, speaking out on the growing vice of segregation amongst Pentecostal churches. Grace Nakimera spoke out in support of fellow gospel artist Gabbie Ntaate, who recently expressed her disappointment with the church, citing that they have, over time, judged and excluded her for being a Seventh-day Adventist. Nakimera sympathised with Gabbie, saying the criticism affected the number of people who came for her maiden show. She hailed the ‘Awo’ singer for releasing songs that connect the Christian faith and wondered how believers would crucify her instead. “I sympathise with my sister because it affected…
Minister For Disaster Preparedness and Refugees, Sam Engola opened the Uganda Anticipatory Action Donor Conference in Entebbe during the ending week. NEWS ANALYSIS | URN | As the country braces for an El Niño-influenced rainy season expected to bring above-normal rainfall and heightened flood risks in parts of the country, a new government-led roadmap is proposing a fundamental shift in disaster management, acting on forecasts before communities are hit. Uganda Radio Network has previously reported that the government may know what is coming, but the money needed to act before the hazard arrives is not guaranteed. In a September 15…
Kanungu, Uganda | ENTEBBENEWS.NET | Deep in the misty forests of south-western Uganda, mountain gorillas are more than a symbol of wildlife conservation. For communities living around Bwindi Impenetrable and Mgahinga Gorilla National Parks, the animals support jobs, businesses, community projects and tourism revenue. Their survival is therefore closely linked to the wellbeing of the people living alongside their habitat. As the world marks World Gorilla Day, Uganda is celebrating a species that has become one of the country’s most valuable tourism products and an important economic driver for communities around the forests. Uganda is home to more than half…
Singer Ronious UG has spoken out following the clash he had with his father over his hairstyle. In a clip that went viral on social media, Ronious was seen being quizzed by his father on why he had dreadlocks on his head. The angry dad listed examples of artists like Mesach Ssemakula who he said didn’t grow dreadlocks but were still doing well in their music careers. Not long after, the dad stood up in anger and slapped him before kicking him out of the house. During an interview with BBS TV, Ronious refrained from discussing the events that unfolded at his…
Singer Maro, real name Ronald Magada, has opened up about some of the darkest moments in his life and career, one of them being the rumor that his wife married him. Maro had relocated to Germany with his longtime lover, Iris, with whom he had been together for over a decade. Six months following his relocation, several blogs claimed that Iris had married him because she had more money than he did. During his interview with Galaxy FM, Maro revealed that the allegations drove him into depression that he struggled to overcome. Maro further revealed that his friends back home…
Kingslove singer King Saha, real name Mansur Ssemanda, has cancelled his upcoming shows due to illness and apologised to his fans. Over three days ago, King Saha fell ill, sharing photos of himself lying on a hospital bed and receiving all kinds of treatment. Days after his discharge, his management issued a statement shared across his social media platforms, informing fans that the singer had not yet made a full recovery. Saha revealed that because of his current condition, his doctors had advised him to halt all performances and take bed rest until he had fully regained his strength. The singer…
Mr. Moses Mande Oroto as Head, Business and Institutional Banking Kampala, Uganda | ENTEBBENEWS.NET | Housing Finance Bank (HFB) has appointed Moses Mande Oroto as Head of Business and Institutional Banking, strengthening its leadership as it seeks to deepen its engagement with businesses and institutions across Uganda. Oroto took up the position in August 2026, joining HFB from Centenary Bank, where he served as Chief Manager, Public Sector, from February 2023. He brings more than two decades of banking experience spanning corporate, institutional, public sector, SME and commercial banking. Oroto spent more than 20 years at Centenary Bank, where he…
Kampala, Uganda | ENTEBBENEWS.NET | Global cross-border payments platform Verto, in partnership with Visa, has launched a multi- currency corporate card aimed at helping African businesses reduce foreign exchange costs, improve international spending and operate more efficiently across global markets. The Verto Card allows businesses to spend directly from their existing Verto currency balances without having to move funds between accounts or convert money before making payments. Verto operates in Uganda, providing cross-border business-to-business foreign exchange and payment services. The new card gives businesses access to 11 currencies directly through their Verto wallets and access to more than 160 additional…
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort hosted its inaugural Captain’s Putter Golf Tournament on September 26, bringing together golfers, business executives and entertainment enthusiasts for a day of competition followed by an evening of music and networking. The tournament, hosted by Lake Victoria Serena Golf Captain Jimmy Mugerwa, who is also Chairman of the Uganda Breweries Limited Board and Patron of the Johnnie Walker Blue Club, attracted golfers competing across different categories. The competition began at midday with a shotgun start, with Mugerwa teeing off at the third hole following a whisky toast. The occasion also…