Vivo Energy Uganda Managing Director Joanita Mukasa Menya handed the police sh40m worth of helmets Kampala, Uganda | ENTEBBENEWS.NET | Vivo Energy Uganda has donated 500 child safety helmets worth more than Shs 40 million to the Uganda Police Force to support road safety awareness and enforcement campaigns targeting school-going children who use motorcycle taxis for their daily commute. The donation, made under the company’s “HeadsUp! No Helmet, No Boda” campaign, aims to improve the safety of young learners who remain among the most vulnerable road users in Uganda. Head injuries resulting from road crashes continue to be a major…
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Kamya Kampala, Uganda | URN | The High Court in Kampala has dismissed a defamation suit filed by former Inspector General of Government (IGG) Beti Kamya against former Ethics Minister Dr. Miria Matembe. In a judgment delivered by Civil Division Judge Bonny Isaac Teko, the court held that Kamya failed to prove that the statements in question damaged her reputation, noting that the remarks largely amounted to protected political commentary on matters of public interest. The judge found that while Kamya may have considered the statements offensive and politically damaging, she did not sufficiently demonstrate that her standing in society had…
The late dancer Hustle Quine’s burial sparked mixed reactions, following several creatives dancing and singing during the session. Hustle Quin tragically passed away in an accident that happened last week in Bweyogerere. She was a big fan of Karole Kasita, and before her death, she allegedly wished to have the mourners play her star’s song ‘Yaka’ and have people dance to it. To honor her last wish, a group of friends dressed in deeras stood up in front of mourners and the coffin and had Karole Kasita perform while they jammed to the song. The action, however, sparked mixed reactions online, with…
Da Hares’ singer and boss, David Lutalo, has reacted to the negative comments and criticism surrounding his new song release, “Sija Lala.” David Lutalo released ‘Sija Lala’, a Swahili Song, and to kickstart his challenge, with a video, clad in outfits that seemingly mimicked Tanzanian bongo flavour star Diamond Platnumz. The song sparked widespread backlash online, and while responding to critics during his TV interview, Lutalo revealed that he had received the criticism with a positive attitude, saying it was not a bad thing to be compared to a big star like Diamond Platnumz. He noted that the people who…
Farmers getting seeds from government officials Kamwenge, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | The Government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE), is implementing the Investing in Forests and Protected Areas for Climate-Smart Development (IFPA-CD) Project, a two-year initiative funded by the World Bank. The project falls under the component titled “Intensive Mixed Use Agroforestry Systems on Household Plots” and is designed to promote sustainable land use and climate-smart agriculture across Uganda. Through inclusive community engagement, the project set out to reach 87,782 households, restore 17,550 hectares of degraded land, and improve livelihoods in 19 refugee-hosting districts. As…
Dr Tedros addressing the media at the National Isolation Center in Mulago. PHOTO URN Kampala, Uganda | URN | World Health Organization (WHO) Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has has said travel restrictions imposed on Uganda as a result of the Ebola outbreak first announced in May are unnecessary. Speaking to journalists shortly after touring Uganda’s main isolation center in Mulago on Monday, Tedros said countries that have imposed such restrictions need to reconsider because the country is reporting about the epidemic transparently and continued restrictions only affects the economy and doesn’t do much to counter the disease’ spread. Shortly…
Western Ugandan-based singer Ray G, real name Muhairwe Reegan, has left his fans excited after he announced that he will be having yet another concert this year. The self-styled King of the West has been topping charts for more than 15 years, and staging an annual concert is a joint celebration with his fans who have supported him throughout. The concert will be Ray G’s fourth solo/major concert following his last successful concert, which happened last year at Mbarara’s main city sports arena, Kakyeka Stadium. The concert is slated for 7th August 2026 and, unlike last year’s, will take place…
Renowned influencer Kisitu Kirabo is trending online for all the wrong reasons following her private videos leaking on several social media platforms. Kisitu Kirabo has, over the years, built a strong following and established herself as one of the recognized influencers, thanks to her well-endowed body. However, things went south at the start of the week, when an unknown person leaked her private videos and photos for unclear reasons. The videos have since sparked mixed reactions online; while many criticized the action, others raised concerns about privacy and digital security. ALSO READ: Sandra Naxx Private Videos Leaked on Social Media…
Left to Right; Captain Denis Oola, Dr Kizza Besigye and Hajji Obeid Lutale. PHOTO URN Kampala, Uganda | URN | Jailed opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused Hajji Obeid Lutale have filed a fresh application before the High Court Criminal Division seeking the termination of criminal proceedings against them in a treason-related case. The duo is citing alleged grave violations of their constitutional rights, including unlawful abduction, torture, prolonged detention, and prejudicial public statements allegedly made by Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who is the son of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, whom they are accused of plotting…
Prime Minister Babanjja’s swearing-in today. PHOTOS PPU Entebbe, Uganda | URN | Four newly appointed ministers did not take the oath of office on Monday as colleagues in the new cabinet gathered at State House, Entebbe, for the swearing-in ceremony. Addressing President Yoweri Museveni before the commencement of the ceremony, the Head of Public Service and Secretary to Cabinet, Lucy Nakyobe, said 78 cabinet ministers and ministers of state were present and ready to be sworn in. She added that one appointee was indisposed, while four others remained absent pending further guidance from the presidency. Nakyobe revealed that, following a…