CAPTION: President Museveni, (R) listens to Eddy Kenzo, (L) during a meeting at his country home in Rwakitura By Stephen Wandera OumaRWAKITURA – President Museveni has endorsed a Copyright Management System aimed at ensuring musicians in Uganda earn from their work through digital tracking of music usage.The initiative, developed by State House scientists, is expected to revolutionise […]
CAPTION: Lira local artist Walter Ogwang alias Lil Square (L) and his detained musical manager Isaac Awio (R) pose for a photo.By Our reporterLIRA – The police in Lira City have apprehended five more individuals in connection with the assault of local musician Walter Ogwang, popularly known as Lil Square, and the damage to his […]
CAPTION: Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga, 3rd inspects one of the stalls at a cultural gala, (Coursey photo). JINJA – First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Community Affairs, Rt Hon Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga, has called for the unification of diverse cultures to drive socio-economic transformation. Speaking at a cultural gala hosted by students […]
CAPTION: President Yoweri Kaguta Museven, left, Kenya’s President William Ruto, centre, and former Kenyan Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga, right after being crowned as a Luo elder at the closure of the fourth edition of Piny Luo Festival in Siaya County, Kenya Thursday, January 2nd, 2025. (PPU Photo). By Stephen Wandera […]
KAMPALA – The Kabaka of Buganda Ronald Muwenda Mutebi has expressed gratitude to his subjects and all those who prayed for him when he was ill.The King made the remarks at the End of Year Show, dubbed Enkuuka, held in Lubiri Mengo. Mutebi was bedridden until July 22nd when he returned after receiving treatment in […]
CAPTION: Speaker Anita Among (third, left) in a photo moment with the artists in her boardroom at Parliament Tuesday December 3rd, 2024.(Courtsey Photo). By Our reporterPARLIAMENT: The leadership of the Uganda National Cultural Centre (UNCC) has petitioned Speaker Anita Among over the deteriorating state of Uganda’s National Theatre.The members of the Board of Trustees led by […]
CAPTION: Jamaican dancehall and reggae artist Louis Anthony Grandison a.k.a Dexta Daps performs on stage recently. (Courtsey photo) By Priscilla Najjuma KAMPALA – Roke Telkom has announced its sponsorship of the most anticipated concert of the year, featuring Jamaican dancehall sensation Dexta Daps. The Uganda’s telecommunications company is to provide seamless, high-speed internet connectivity to […]
By Our reporter First Lady and Minister for Education Janet Kataha Museveni has told youth to get involved in government programmes. “It is crucial for our young people to engage in government programs such as the Parish Development Model (PDM), Emyooga, and Youth and Women empowerment programs, which focus on achieving financial inclusion at the […]
ENTEBBE – Kabaka Ronald Mutebi is back home after spending several months recuperating in Namibia.The King of Buganda flew back home last night from the Namibian capital of Windhoek and was received by the Katikkiro (Prime Minister) Charles Peter Mayiga, the Nabagereka Sylvia Nagginda and Prince Crispin Jjunju.His return ends speculation about his state of […]
By Stephen Wandera Ouma KATAKWI – Major (retired) Godfrey Katamba, the Resident District Commissioner of Katakwi District has advised residents of Teso and Karamoja regions to embrace the prevailing peace for economic development. In the past the region has faced insecurity due to cattle rustling that has resulted to lose of property and life. According […]