Singer and media personality Crysto Panda has denied allegations of conspiring with vlogger Kasuku to discuss fellow singer Bruno K. Over the weekend, Panda sat down with Kasuku and, for the first time, he opened up about what led to the fallout with Bruno K after the 2025 “Champanya” Festival, held at Buloba Forest Park. Panda had never spoken out publicly about what transpired between them until he was hosted by Kasuku recently. Since Kasuku is currently at loggerheads with Bruno K, netizens were quick to conclude that they had joined forces to tarnish his name. During his radio interview, Panda denied…
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Anita Among and her husband Moses Magogo talking to Gen Muhoozi at Kololo during the swearing in ceremony of President Museveni at Kololo. Kampala, Uganda | URN | A file on former Speaker Anita Among has reportedly been forwarded to the Directorate of Public Prosecutions for review as part of the ongoing corruption investigations at Parliament and other government agencies. A multi-agency corruption probe launched two months ago has zeroed in on Parliament, with former Speaker Anita Among listed among the principal subjects. The investigation, authorized by President Museveni, is still examining allegations of money laundering and illicit enrichment. In…
UPDF image of Maj Gen James Birungi former CMI commander Kampala, Uganda | URN | The General Court Martial sitting at Makindye has remanded Major General James Birungi on charges of treachery and offenses related to (in)security. Birungi, the former Director of the Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence (CMI), now known as the Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS), was on Monday arraigned before a panel chaired by Brigadier General Richard Tukacungurwa. He was formally charged nearly a year after his arrest in August 2025. Birungi was brought to court at around 10:37 a.m. alongside three other Uganda People’s Defence Forces…
Veteran Kadongo Kamu singer Gerald Kiweewa and family mourn the untimely passing of his wife, who was pronounced dead on Monday evening, 06 July 2026. According to reports, following her death, the body was transported to Akright-Bwebajja, where mourners converged for a vigil. Despite the sad news of his wife’s death, Gerald Kiweewa first performed at a gig he was initially booked for in Makindye, before proceeding with the funeral arrangements. Her death has sparked a somber moment among Kiweewa’s fans and fellow singers alike, with many taking to social media to express their condolences. ALSO READ: Gerald Kiweewa Attributes…
The house now occupied by a police post in Buliisa district is claimed by Sam Tumwine, a pastoralist who was evicted in 2010. Buliisa, Uganda | URN | As Uganda races toward first oil production, promises of economic transformation are colliding with unresolved grievances from the country’s oil frontier. In Buliisa, hundreds of Balaalo pastoralists forcibly evicted in 2010 remain uncompensated, excluded from the prosperity built on the land they once bought. Enos Mubangizi remembers being woken at 5 AM in December 2010, hearing hundreds of gun-wielding soldiers and police outside, rounding up cows from his family kraals and those of…
Veteran singer Ragga Dee has bragged about living a life full of luxury for the past decades, with expensive watches, a car collection, among others. Ragga Dee, during one of his recent interviews, made it known that he owned a $ 380K worth Rolex rainbow gem set watch, which is among the most exclusive, rare, and spectacular timepieces that Rolex has ever created. He also recently purchased a brand new Range Rover, and appearing on Galaxy TV, he told viewers that an expensive lifestyle was not a new culture to him, making it clear that he had been living lavishly from the…
Dr Kizza Besigye and Hajji Obeid Lutale (Right) in Court. Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has condemned President Yoweri Museveni over comments he made about Dr. Kizza Besigye’s ongoing treason trial and his renewed proposal to abolish bail, saying the remarks amount to executive interference in the administration of justice. In a televised national address on Saturday evening, President Museveni accused Besigye of delaying his own trial by repeatedly challenging the court process instead of defending himself against the charges. The President questioned why an accused person should be allowed to postpone trial for an…
Catherine Bitarakwate. Photo by Ministry of Public Service Kampala, Uganda | URN | The government has issued the 2026/27 public service salary structure, maintaining its policy of prioritizing scientists, teachers and specialized technical professionals while leaving the salaries of political leaders and many other public servants largely unchanged. The revised pay structure is contained in Circular Standing Instruction (CSI) No. 3 of 2026, issued by the Ministry of Public Service to guide salary implementation across ministries, departments, agencies, local governments and other public institutions with effect from July 1, 2026. The implementation follows Parliament’s approval of the 2026/27 national budget,…
Veteran events promoter Abitex Promotions is reportedly counting losses after the recently concluded Comedy Festival that was held over the weekend at the UMA Show Grounds. During one of the radio shows, Abitex revealed that he invested over UGX 220M in the festival, with hopes of making a profit. He did this in celebration of the comedy industry, but unfortunately, he was not able to get back the money he had invested. “We have less than ten comedians that can attract us money. People like Mariachi, Amooti, Maulana and Reign are a few of them. I gave all comedians money because we…
Media personality and events MC, Esco Star, has opened up about his past relationship with his ex-girlfriend and baby mama, Haffy Powers. Haffy Powers, during one of her interviews, revealed that one of the men she had dated had laid a bet on her with his friends on whether they could win her over. Esco Star, however, denied the allegations, saying that their relationship was never a result of any bet. He confessed that there was pressure from the media, considering the fact that they were a public couple, and that might have been one of the reasons they ended…