Author: Ali Ruralire

The Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba hosted Congolese soukous star Awilo Longomba at the Special Forces Command Headquarters in Entebbe on Monday. The meeting was also attended by NRM Secretary General, Richard Todwong, Minister of State for Youth and Children Affairs, Balaam Barugahara, among others. Awilo is in Uganda for a concert dubbed Afro-exclusive. He will headline the event alongside Nigerian singer and songwriter Chike. The concert is scheduled for Saturday, September 7, 2024, at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel. Gen Kainerugaba last year met Jamaican music star Konshens with whom they discussed potential for collaboration between the Jamaican…

Security officers have arrested at least three nude anti-corruption protesters along parliamentary avenue in Kampala. The four holding placards calling for the speaker Anita Among’s resignation, were apprehended as they marched to Parliament. The placards also condemned corruption and the Kitezi Landfill Landslide, noting that the situation was preventable. According to Agora Discourse, a digital public square organization, “Praise Aloikin Norah and Kemitoma have been arrested for participating in nude peaceful Protest against Corruption along Parliamentary Avenue.” The organization called for support and help to the victims, who were demanding a lifestyle audit. Akiteng Isabella an Independent Development Consultant and Gender…

Legendary singer Joseph Mayanja aka Jose Chameleone, put on one of his best shows in recent times as he marked 25 years in the industry, at his sold-out “Legend in Gold” concert held at the Kampala Serena Hotel on Saturday, August 31, 2024. With I&M Bank Uganda as the official banking partner, the event is as a perfect celebration that saw Chameleone perform almost his entire music catalogue. The show had no curtain raisers, so Chameleone went straight into business. Donning a golden robe, the star singer took to the stage at exactly 9:10pm, and he kicked off his performance…

The football world has paid tribute to Sol Bamba following his death aged 39.The former Cardiff City, Leeds United and Hibernian defender overcame non-Hodgkin lymphoma in 2021 but died on Saturday in Turkey, where he was working for Adanaspor, after being admitted to hospital. The Ivory Coast defender – who also had spells with clubs including Leicester City, Middlesbrough and Dunfermline Athletic – won promotion with Cardiff in the 2017-18 season. Bamba’s former team-mates, clubs and fans have reacted to the news of his death. Sol Bamba played in all 46 Championship matches during the 2017-18 season as Cardiff City…

A fatal road crash at Kabaale-Bugonzi, along Masaka-Kampala Highway has left eight dead and twenty (20) others injured. The accident involving motor vehicles UBP 964T Isuzu Bus belonging to Jaguar & UAV 988N, occurred Sunday morning at approximately 3:30am. The driver of the Jaguar bus while from Kampala to Kigali attempted to overtake an unidentified vehicle by drifting into the opposite lane, colliding with the oncoming Isuzu Elfu. The bus rolled multiple times, claiming the lives of 8 passengers and injuring 20 others. Prompt response from territorial police ensured victims received medical attention at Masaka Referral Hospital, while the deceased…

Joanita Mukasa Menya has been appointed as the new Managing Director of Vivo Energy uganda. Joanita who has been an integral part in the company, steps into this key leadership role with effect from September 1. She is recognised for her innovative approach to leadership, business strategy and excellence in delivering sales targets. Commenting on her appointment, Ms Joanita Mukasa Menya said; “I am honoured to take on this role at such an exciting time for Vivo Energy Uganda. I look forward to building on the strong foundation laid by Johan and leading the company towards even greater achievements,” In…

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Secretary General, Rt. Hon. Richard Todwong, has hosted prominent political and cultural leaders at his ancestral home in Purongo, Nwoya District, to honour his brother, Lt. Col. Patrick Opio Awany. Lt. Col. Awany died two months ago in Somalia while serving in the Africa Transition Mission (ATMIS). Todwong and family were on Friday pleased to host high-profile persons, including the Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa, the Acholi Paramount Chief Rwot David Acana II, Teso Emorimor Paul Sande Emolot, and the King of the Alur, Rwoth Ubimu Phillip Rauni Olarker III. In his…

The future of Ndere Cultural Centre Centre, a key institution for cultural preservation and education, is on the blink due to an unpaid loan. The centre is Located in Kisaasi, a Kampala, suburb. It was inaugurated in 2003 by President Museveni. It covers 3.645 hectares on Kyadondo Block 216, Plot 2872 Kigoowa, However, the centre, along with two other properties owned by Stephen Rwangyezi, a prominent Ugandan cultural icon, has been listed in a public auction notice issued by Quickway Auctioneers & Court Bailiffs. The two other properties are in Bira, Mengo District, and Kisoro District are also set to be…

Dr. Crispus Kiyonga, has been appointed as the new Chancellor of Makerere University by H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. His appointment was confirmed by Dr Barnabas Nawangwe, the Vice Chancellor, Makerere University. “His Excellency the President of Uganda has appointed Dr. Crispus Kiyonga as the new Chancellor of Makerere University. On behalf of Makerere University Council, I extend our warm congratulations to Dr. Kiyonga on this prestigious appointment and warmly welcome him to the service,” Nawangwe said. Dr. Kiyonga, a veteran politician and diplomat, brings a wealth of experience to the role, having served in various high-profile positions within the Ugandan…

Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) spokesperson, Ibrahim Kibuuka Bbossa, has resigned. Bbossa, who previously worked as a senior communications official at Uganda Communications Commission, tendered his resignation on August 30, 2024. Hr was appointed URA Spokesperson in late 2021 as the Assistant Commissioner of Public and Corporate Affairs in the Commissioner General’s office. Bbossa was a strong advocate for socially responsible business practices, approaching his job with complete transparency and accountability to all URA stakeholders. During his time at URA, Bbossa will be remembered for his involvement in various initiatives, including the Mpa E Receipt Yange campaign. At the time of…