Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o: Celebrated Kenyan Author and Activist Dies at 87
The acclaimed writer of A Grain of Wheat and Wizard of the Crow spent decades in exile but remained a powerful critic of injustice and a defender of African identity.
MTN FUFA Awards 2024: Nominees Revealed for Ugandan Football’s Biggest Night
The country’s biggest football awards return on 30 May, with players, coaches, and officials in the spotlight for their performances over the past year.
Eddy Kenzo Criticises Coffee Marathon Organisers Over ‘Disrespect’ Towards Local Artists
Singer Eddy Kenzo says local talent was disrespected at the recent Coffee Marathon, as organisers gave headline treatment to Tanzanian artist Diamond Platnumz. He accused the event of favouring a…
Bebe Cool Urges Ugandan Artists to Focus on Brand Value Amid Diamond Platnumz Fee Dispute
Bebe Cool says the music industry is driven by perceived value, not favouritism, following claims that Diamond Platnumz was paid UGX 750 million for a recent Ugandan concert—sparking backlash from…
Uganda Launches Mass National ID Registration and Renewal Drive
The government begins a six-month campaign to register more than 33 million citizens amid concerns over expiring ID cards and the need to support digital public services.
Uganda’s Former Opposition Leader Mathias Mpuuga Launches New Political Party
Mathias Mpuuga, once a key figure in the National Unity Platform, has launched the Democratic Front Party, promising political reform and ethical leadership ahead of the 2026 vote.
Natasha Nyonyozi Wins ‘Beauty with a Purpose’ Africa at Miss World 2025
Miss Uganda 2024–25, Natasha Nyonyozi, has been celebrated for her community-driven campaign tackling stigma around autism in schools and homes.
Who Is Odrek Rwabwogo? Uganda’s Quiet Reformer at the Heart of Economic Strategy
From rural Kiruhura to the corridors of power, Odrek Rwabwogo has built a life that blends entrepreneurship with public service. As Uganda seeks to boost its exports, he’s become a…
Ugandan rapper Mun G announces 2025 concert at Kampala Serena
After more than a decade in music and years of speculation, Mun G has revealed plans for a headline concert in Kampala, promising a night to celebrate his career and…
Uganda court annuls MP Elias Nalukoola’s election, orders fresh poll in Kawempe North
The High Court in Kampala has declared the Kawempe North seat vacant, ruling that electoral flaws and voter suppression undermined the legitimacy of the March 2025 by-election.
