Burundi president calls for stoning of gay couples

Ndayishimiye, a Catholic, described marriage between same-sex couples as an "abominable practice"

Burundi accuses Rwanda of backing rebel group

Relations between Burundi and Rwanda have often been tempestuous

DR Congo election results to be announced Sunday

Voting was officially extended by a day, but continued for much longer in some remote areas

How govt borrowed Shs7t in seven days

The country has gone on a borrowing spree

Singer Paula Abdul sues ‘American Idol’ producer over sexual assault

Grammy-award-winning artist and US television star Paula Abdul has accused a producer on the singing contest show “American Idol” of sexual assault, according to a California lawsuit. Abdul, whose 1988 album “Forever Your Girl” was the most successful debut in history at the time, accused Nigel Lythgoe, a producer on “Idol” and a judge on […]

Tales of Koffi Olomide’s raunchy queen dancers

The dancers cut their hair short and tint them blonde, are forbidden from having an affair with anyone, locked up during tours, and any male member of the band who as little as ogles them is summarily expelled. Koffi Olomide betrays a tinge of amorousness when he talks about his first two queen dancers. With […]

30 years on, Mwattu still the drug Dr Bbosa recommends

That’s Life, Mwattu!, arguably Uganda’s most popular and long-running TV series, turned 30 this year. The series, produced by the drama outfit the Ebonies, follows the life of Dr Dick Walusimbi (Paul Katende), who becomes frustrated with his bratty partner Vicky (Rose Kamya) in the city. Dick decides to take his search for Ms Right—at […]

Ugandan Athlete Benjamin Kiplagat Stabbed to Death in Kenya 

Kenyan-born Ugandan Athlete Benjamin Kiplagat is dead. He was 34. Kenya police said the lifeless body of the 3000m Steeplechase record holder was discovered inside his brother’s car in Texas near Kimumu Secondary School along Eldoret-Iten Road, Eldoret, western Kenya on Saturday night. Moiben Sub-County Police Commander Stephen Okal, said Kiplagat’s “body had a deep …

Shining stars of 2023

From winning accolades, to appointments in influential positions and innovations, we bring you...

Taking flight: why the sky’s the limit for a women’s birding club in Uganda

The east African country is a birders’ paradise, where a group of 80 female birders are pushing boundaries, finding friendship and forging careers in nature

On a Sunday morning on the shores of Lake Victoria, the cars and motorbikes arriving from Entebbe are laden with fishing gear. The minibuses – matatus – full of market women and their big brown sacks of snacks and goods for sale follow closely behind. All whisk past a thin strip of grass that separates the lake from the asphalt.

Top 10 African Countries On the Unesco World Heritage Sites List

[Independent (Kampala)] A UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) World Heritage Site has cultural, historical, scientific or other forms of significance and is protected under an international convention.

Ugandan Chef Mama D Breaks World Record for Longest Cook-a-Thon

[New Times] Ugandan chef Dorcus Bashema Kirabo, popularly known as Mama D, has set a new Guinness World Record for the longest individual cook-a-thon, surpassing the previous record held by Irish chef Alan Fisher.

Uganda Investment Authority Reveals Plans for Kisoro Industrial Park

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- The Director General of the Uganda Investment Authority (UIA), Robert Mukiza, has affirmed that the progress of establishing the Industrial Park in Kisoro district remains on track. The Kisoro district authorities allocated 620 acres of Kibaya land in Bunagana and Rukundo Town councils to UIA for the development of the industrial park on August 18th, 2021.

First Lady in Isolation At Rwakyitura After Testing Positive for Covid-19

[Independent (Kampala)] Rwakyitura, Uganda -- President Yoweri Museveni has revealed that First Lady Janet Museveni is self-isolating at home after a positive test for COVID-19. The tests were done after she reportedly felt weak, with headache and irritation in the throat.

Year Ender. 2023 - Milestone in Tz-Uganda Joint Power Project

[Daily News] Bukoba -- KAGERA: ON May 25th of this year, an event was held in Isingiro District on the Ugandan side, where President Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan joined her Ugandan counterpart, President Yoweri Museveni, to launch the Kikagati-Murongo Hydroelectric Power Project.

Fan death at Taylor Swift’s Rio concert caused by heat exhaustion- report

    The death of a fan during Taylor Swift’s November concert in Rio de Janeiro was caused by heat exhaustion, according to an autopsy report published Wednesday by Brazilian media. Ana Benevides, 23, died during Swift’s first “Eras Tour” show in Brazil on November 17 after the head index had risen to 59 degrees […]

Abryanz and TRU iKON announce collaboration with a Limited Capsule Collection

ABRYANZ and TRU iKON have joined forces to introduce a unique luxury fashion collaboration that equally imagines their ambition and exhibits their craft. Between Kampala where ABRYANZ started out and Amsterdam, TRU iKON’s  operation base, the collection embodies the true identity of both brands in bold iconic designs. This range is inspired by a stewardship […]

Azawi wants Ray G to apologise

    issejjombwe@ug.nationmedia.com A few days ago, a video clip showing western Uganda music star, Ray G speaking about his disappointment with central Uganda artistes did rounds on social media. This was after his altercation with Swangz Avenue artiste Azawi over who should perform first during the Comedy Store show in Mbarara City in western […]

It’s a wrap

A-Z: Wrapping up the year with the people/things that made news. A recap of 2023: This was a year where a lot happened, we got instant celebrities – some credible and others annoying, new trends and an end of some chapters. A – Alien Skin and Abitex Alien Skin dominated the year in all aspects. […]

Our court marriage is one of the best decisions we’ve ever made-Zuena

  Until now, some people speculate music star Bebe Cool and wife Zuena are not yet married. This is because the power couple in the entertainment industry did not do a lavish, public wedding like counterparts Jose Chameleone and Bobi Wine, among others. In attempt to set the record straight, Zuena said they officially got […]