By Our reporterKASUBI – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has allocated an additional Shs2 billion towards the ongoing restoration of the Kasubi Royal Tombs, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Uganda’s most revered cultural landmarks.The funds were officially delivered by the President’s Senior Advisor, Lt. Gen. Proscovia Nalweyiso, during a ceremony that underscored the […]
By Our reporter Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has unveiled the Kampala City Festival 2025. The festival will showcase the city’s culture, innovation, and sustainability while boosting its economic and tourism prospects. The event, which was launched on Wednesday with much fanfare at the KCCA headquarters, has been hailed as a long-awaited homecoming for citizens […]
The artistic appearance of the building. By Stephen Wandera Ouma MENGO – President Yoweri Museveni has commissioned the construction of Lwattamu House, the headquarters for Buganda clan heads, also known as the Bataka. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony in Mengo on Friday, Museveni highlighted the significance of clan heads in the promotion and […]
CAPTION: Acana-II Acholi cultural leader (File photo). By Our reporterCultural leaders in the Acholi sub-region have petitioned the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development for support in the construction of a befitting palace for the Paramount Chief. They say it will serve as a unifying administrative and cultural hub for the 56 chiefdoms under the […]
Minister Judith Nabakooba By Our reporter BUGANDA – Lands Minister Judith Nabakooba has announced the launch of a centralized collection of nominal ground rent (busuulu) through a central bank account.To address concerns raised by tenants during President Yoweri Museveni’s recent tour in Buganda, the minister announced on Saturday that a new government bank account had been […]
CAPTION: Ugandan judges at a function recently. (File photo)The judiciary has started meeting traditional, cultural, and religious leaders as part of efforts to formalise and strengthen local justice systems, with the goal of integrating long-established community dispute resolution methods into the broader legal framework.The move comes as judiciary officials acknowledge the crucial role the community-based means […]
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 […]