Britney Spears set to hit bestseller list with tell-all memoir

Two years after escaping her father’s guardianship, Britney Spears recounts her years as a superstar who became a victim of her success in a highly anticipated memoir being published on Tuesday. One revelation from “The Woman in Me” has already made headlines: with Spears saying she felt pressured into having an abortion while dating fellow […]

Azawi stamps her presence with concert

There is no better way to test audience loyalty and progress for an artiste without concerts. Last night at Kampala Serena, Swangz Avenue was once again at it with yet another concert for maybe their flagship artiste of the moment, Azawi. This is the artiste’s second concert in two years and was mainly a celebration […]

Feffe Bussi set for maiden concert

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Hands off Lilian Mbabazi – Ugandans caution Bruno K

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Film actors decry extortion during auditions

By Hussein Kiganda Actors under the umbrella body of Pearlwood have expressed dismay over the recurring issue of “Paid-Auditions” orchestrated by certain film directors…

Trace Awards 2023: Azawi, Levixone, Ghetto Kids unsuccessful

By Ahmad Muto The much-anticipated inaugural edition of the Trace Awards took place on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at the BK Arena, Kigali, Rwanda.…

Zari scoops award for role in Netflix’s Young, Famous and African

By Ahmad Muto South Africa-based Ugandan socialite Zari Hassan took home the award for Best Female TV personality 2023 at National Film and TV Awards ceremony…

GNL Zamba votes self for Grammy consideration

By Ahmad Muto Lugaflow rapper GNL Zamba who is now a voting member after he was selected with his wife Miriam Tamar to join…

Harmonize arrives in Uganda ahead of Obafest

Tanzanian singer and songwriter Rajabu Abdulkahali Ibrahim – popularly known as Harmonize has promised to deliver a vibe at Bell Lager’s inaugural ObaFest beer festival happening at Jahazi Pier tomorrow – Sunday 22nd October. The artist – who is known for hits like Kainama and Single Again – jetted into the country on Saturday evening […]

Put More Effort in Disease Prevention – Dr. Diana Atwine

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Dr. Diana Atwine, has urged the public to put more effort in disease prevention. Dr. Atwine was speaking after thousands of people turned up for Saturday’s diagnostic and medical services at a medical camp organised by Watoto Church at Wampewo grounds in Kasangati. As Ministry of Health, Dr. Atwine …

Kingfisher to resume oil operations as govt lifts suspension

The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) has lifted the suspension of works at the Kingfisher Development Area (KFDA) in Kikuube district.

Drilling and other operations at Kingfisher were indefinitely halted about a week ago after a truck belonging to one of the subcontractors at Kingfisher crashed and killed a security guard. The guard was reportedly opening the gate when he got crashed to death. The project is currently in the construction stage and is expected to start commercial production in 2025. 

The Kingfisher project has for long been dogged by a number of safety incidents - with CNOOC particularly - accused of failing to enforce strict safety standards. But now a statement from PAU said it has reviewed and realigned the safety protocols with the operator for overall improvement in the health, safety, and environment (HSE) culture and practices during operations.  

“This step has been taken after a rigorous examination of all standard procedures to ensure that the health and safety requirements are being robustly implemented by all contractors and sub-contractors. The authority has reviewed and realigned the safety protocols with the operator for overall improvement in the HSE culture and practices during operations,” PAU executive director, Ernest Rubondo said.

PAU said it is satisfied that the agreed procedures, when implemented, will ensure the safety and well-being of all during the oil and gas operations. The statement did not however mention who is to foot the cost of the week-long suspension because it definitely had ramifications in terms of time lost, keeping a redundant workforce and equipment at the camps. 

The suspension is likely to affect the timelines in terms of work programs that were approved by the authority for the Kingfisher Development Project, PAU corporate affairs and public relations manager Gloria Sebikaari told URN.

“The issue of cost will be discussed at an appropriate time. The priority now is to enhance safety.” 

The oil and gas sector in Uganda is subject to one of the toughest health, safety, and environmental requirements. Operators are required to ensure that oil and gas activities are undertaken in a manner that preserves human health and installations. PAU has a directorate that is mandated to ensure that licensees take the necessary measures to prevent incidents, hazards, and accidents and limit their consequences to human health and the environment.

Licensees are required to take the necessary measures to prevent and reduce the number of accidents among employees that are likely to result in loss of time for work, disability, or fatality to the employees. Drilling of wells has been ongoing since early in January when President Museveni commissioned the exercise.

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Minister Kasolo appointed MK Movement coordinator for Greater Masaka

First Son, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba has appointed Mr Kyeyune Haruna Kasolo, the State Minister for Microfinance, as the coordinator of MK Movement for Greater Masaka. The appointment has been announced by Kasambya County MP, Mr David Kabanda who also doubles as the Movement’s Deputy Spokesperson. Mr Kasolo brings a wealth of experience to his new role, having served as the State Minister for Microfinance since 2016. His expertise in microfinance is expected to be a valuable asset to the MK Movement which seeks to empower local communities and promote sustainable economic growth. Kasolo, who accepted the appointment has also vowed to continue serving President Museveni by engaging the youth in productive politics. “I will continue with my crusade of engaging […]

UN Chief urges ceasefire to end Gaza’s ‘godawful nightmare’

By AFP UN chief Antonio Guterres pleaded Saturday for a “humanitarian ceasefire” in the war between Israel and Hamas militants that has devastated much of Gaza, demanding “action to end this godawful nightmare”. Addressing a Cairo summit as the conflict raged into its third week, Guterres said the Palestinian enclave of 2.4 million people was living through “a humanitarian catastrophe” with thousands dead and more than a million displaced. “We meet in the heart of a region that is reeling in pain and one step from the precipice,” he told the meeting that included the leaders of Egypt, Iraq, Jordan and the United Arab Emirates as well as of Italy and Spain and Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas. The bloodshed began on […]

ADF: UPDF Carries Out More Airstrikes After Attack on Tourists

The Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF) has carried out another attack by air on rebels of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF). The attack on the terrorists happened 60 kms from the border (Ntoroko side). President Yower Museveni said Saturday that the attack was devastating “because it was a clear target and the reconnaissance plane, was …

Salah double downs 10-man Everton in controversial Merseyside derby

By AFP Liverpool continued their stranglehold over local rivals Everton on Saturday, but had fortune on their side as Mohamed Salah’s double secured a 2-0 win at Anfield. Even Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp said he could understand Everton’s frustration at a lack of consistency from referee Craig Pawson. Ashley Young was sent-off before half-time for two bookable offences, while Ibrahima Konate escaped a second booking in the second-half with the scores still level. Liverpool toiled to make their man advantage count, but finally achieved the breakthrough 15 minutes from time when Salah smashed home from the penalty spot after Michael Keane handled. Salah was then teed up by Darwin Nunez to make the points safe seven minutes into stoppage time. […]

Henry Kyemba to be accorded official burial

By Irene Abalo Otto | Monitor  The Government has said the late Mr Henry K. Magumba Kyemba, 86, will be accorded an official burrial. Mr Kyemba will be buried at his ancestral home in Bugembe town, Jinja District on October 26. He succumbed to what his family described as diabetes-related complications on October 19 at URO CARE Hospital in Kampala. In a statement released by the Government Spokesperson Mr Ofwono Opondo on October 21. “H.E Gen. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, in line with Article 99 of the 1995 Constitution of the Republic of Uganda as amended which vests Executive authority of Uganda in the President; has therefore directed that the Late. Hon. Henry K. Magumba Kyemba be accorded an Official Burial.” Read […]

Henry Kyemba to be accorded official burial

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Youths accuse officials of politicising government programmes

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Zubair Family celebrates 12-year anniversary with awards show

By Mariam Nakalema  Local drama group Zubair Family marked 12 years of existence with an awards ceremony at Obligato in Kampala on October 20,…