In a recent interview discussing their upcoming joint performance in London, Bad Character Records artist Saddat Mukiibi, better known as Kalifah AgaNaga, made dismissive remarks about fellow performer Fik Gaza. When asked about his enthusiasm for traveling with the trending artist Fik Gaza, AgaNaga minimized the significance of Gaza’s current …

Keko, the renowned Ugandan rapper, is making a powerful comeback with her latest track, “Twazze Kukyakala,” featuring the legendary Moses Matovu, the lead singer and saxophonist of The Afrigo Band. This marks Keko’s first release since her return to Uganda in 2023 after spending several years in Canada. “Twazze Kukyakala,” …

In a heartfelt interview, Hajji Muhammad Kasajja shared personal details about his son, the late Isma Olaxess, who was tragically killed by unknown assailants in 2023. Hajji Muhammad reminisced about Isma’s childhood, which was marked by a close relationship with his grandfather who, alongside Hajji Muhammad, worked diligently to instill …

The Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) has appealed to the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) to reconsider its implementation of the Electronic Fiscal Receipting and Invoicing Solution (EFRIS), following widespread protests by traders across the country. The system, designed to streamline tax procedures by automatically transmitting transaction details to URA, has faced …

Speaker Anita Among paid tribute to Dr. Tom Okurut, the former Executive Director of the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), who passed away after undergoing brain surgery at Platinum Hospital in Kampala last Sunday. During a requiem mass held for Dr. Okurut at St. Luke Church of Uganda in Ntinda …

In a significant move to improve educational equity, Parliament has approved the incorporation of a district quota system into the higher education student loan scheme. This development came as part of the Higher Education Students’ Financing (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which was passed during a plenary session on Wednesday, April 17, …

In a significant move to enhance government efficiency and optimize resource utilization, the Parliament of Uganda, under the leadership of Speaker Anita Among, passed several bills aimed at rationalizing government agencies on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. During the session, Parliament approved five critical bills, namely the Warehouse Receipt System (Amendment) …

Environmental advocates from the My Tree Initiative (MTI) are urging the Ugandan government to allocate land for extensive tree planting to combat the growing impacts of climate change on the nation’s agriculture, tourism, and fisheries sectors. Dr. Maggie Kigozi, Chairperson of the Board of Trustees for MTI, highlighted during a …

The Ugandan government has proposed borrowing US$117.26 million (approximately Shs446.7 billion) from Standard Chartered Bank to fund the construction of the Kitgum-Kidepo road, aimed at enhancing tourism in the northern part of the country. The loan request was presented by the Minister of State for Finance, Planning, and Economic Development …

Human rights activists and LGBTQ+ advocates have intensified their call for the European Union (EU) to impose sanctions on Uganda following the passage of the Anti-Homosexuality Act, which enshrines severe penalties for same-sex activities. The controversial law, which criminalizes homosexuality and includes provisions for life imprisonment and the death penalty …