Creatives fault government for bias on culture

By Hussein Kiganda Attendees of the consultation workshop on Cultural Law, organized by the Ministry of Gender, Labour, and Social Development on August 17,…

Scraping ministries without careful study is risky – Govt

The Minister of Information and National Guidance Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, has revealed that a careful study will be needed to establish whether there is a need to scrap off some ministries under the ongoing rationalisation process of some government agencies. This is one of the proposals Ugandans think might limit government expenditure after the World Bank announced plans to cut off funding to the country over the recently signed Anti-Homosexuality law. Speaking on the state of governance in Uganda on Tuesday, minister Baryomunsi said it will be risky to remove ministries without a careful study, explaining that the move would affect service delivery to the community. “To scrap off miniseries will require a careful study so that you don’t just […]

Ghetto Kids, Levixone, Azawi nominated in inaugural Trace Awards

By Ahmad Muto The nomination list for the inaugural edition of Trace Awards was unveiled on Monday, August 21, 2023 populated with talents from…

Vengeful Sheebah, composed Cindy trade savage retorts

By Ahmad Muto After over five years of incessant bickering and verbal exchanges, singers Cindy Sanyu and Sheebah Karungi shared a space on Monday,…

I’m a mechanic, you can find me driving my boss’ car – Alien Skin on Range Rover

By Ahmad Muto In July, singer Patrick Mulwana, a.k.a Alien Skin showed up in his area of Makindye with a black Range Rover that…

Serbia leader salutes Joshua Cheptegei

The president of Serbia Mr. Aleksandar Vučić has congratulated Ugandan athlete  Joshua Cheptegei for winning his third 10,000-meter world crown. Cheptegei achieved his third consecutive gold medal, completing the race in 27 minutes, 51seconds and 42 microseconds, in an exceptional performance that outshone his closest competitor, Kenya’s Daniel Ebenyo, who earned a second place at 27:52.60. KFM understands that the congratulatory message from the Serbia head of state has been received by President Museveni. “Allow me to extend to you my congratulations for the 10.000m gold medal that your athlete Joshua Cheptegei won in Budapest. I was truly happy to attend this momentous race and witness his magnificent last lap,” Vučić’s message to Nude reads in part Speaking after his […]

Three Die in Kasese Boda Boda Accident

A tragic accident occurred at Muhokya along the Kasese-Isha Highway...

Kimbugwe crowned first Bell CEO, wins car

By Nicholas Oneal Abu Sufian Kimbugwe aka Son of Faridah has been crowned the Bell Chief Enjoyments Officer (CEO), winning himself a new Renault…

Prof. Gilbert Bukenya attends Nyash Festival

By Bonny Ssemombwe The first edition of the Nyash Festival was held at The Forest Resort Lweza, Kampala on August 19, 2023. Former Vice-President Prof.…

BBNaija: Kiddwaya evicted, four new housemates introduced

By Ahmad Muto As the tradition has been the last few seasons, new housemates were introduced on Sunday, August 20, 2023 adding oomph to…

Alien Skin’s stand on Champion Gudo’s education divides public

By Ahmad Muto Singer Alien Skin has been castigated the last few weeks with views that he lacks tact and has been going around…

Legislator Racheal Magoola stands in way of cinema demolition

By Hussein Kiganda Renowned singer and performer Racheal Magoola, who also serves as the legislator leading the Parliamentary Forum for Creatives, has staunchly pledged…

Racketeering charges: Trump to surrender on Thursday

By AFP Donald Trump said he will turn himself in on Thursday in Georgia to face racketeering and other charges stemming from his bid to overturn the 2020 election. Writing on his platform Truth Social on Monday, Trump said that that day he would be “ARRESTED by a Radical Left District Attorney, Fani Willis,” the Georgia official who brought the year’s fourth indictment against the former president. The judge in the case earlier approved a $200,000 bond for Trump in the racketeering case filed against him in the southern state. Trump and the 18 other co-defendants in the landmark case have until noon (1600 GMT) on Friday to turn themselves in to the authorities in Georgia to be booked. In […]

Eradicating violence and harassment at the workplace

Uganda should develop and adopt policies and guidelines specifically targeting harassment and...

 Somalia orders ban on TikTok, Telegram

The move comes ahead of a much anticipated second phase of a military offensive against...

Worry as Kabale loses 400 babies in one year

The deaths are attributed to maternal health complications

PSFU, Gender ministry start implementation of Shs812b women project 

The programme, supported by the World Bank, seeks to provide women entrepreneurs with access to...

Soroti street kids sell, smoke marijuana in the open

Of every 10 street children gathered around this famous place, five of them are either smoking...

Congolese national arrested in Uganda after grenade explodes in his house

The 39-year-old refugee from North Kivu is currently being detained at Old Kampala Police...

Hospital detentions for new mothers challenged in Ugandan court

Two cases to be heard this month could serve as legal precedent to outlaw the holding of patients against their will for unpaid bills

Two women who were prevented from leaving hospital over unpaid medical bills are to have their case against Ugandan authorities heard this month in a case that lawyers hope will end the practice.

Akello Esther Susan, 23, and NS (known by her initials) are jointly suing the government, two district councils and church dioceses over their treatment after giving birth in 2020 and 2021 respectively.