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In a plea for action against misinformation, the departing chairperson of the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has called on the government to license and regulate online broadcasters through individual social media platforms. Speaking at the association’s 24th Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Kampala, Dr. Kin Kariisa expressed concerns about …

The Uganda Alcohol Industry Association has sounded an alarm regarding the potential ramifications of the proposed Alcohol Control Bill, asserting that its enactment could deal a severe blow to the country’s economy. In a meeting with State Minister for Trade David Bahati and State Minister for Investment Evelyne Anite, the …

Ice Spice, the 23-year-old hitmaker, has been captivating audiences across the U.S. as part of Doja Cat’s Scarlet tour, with her most recent show at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center leaving fans in awe. The Grammy-nominated rapper treated her hometown crowd to an electrifying performance, showcasing a setlist filled with fan-favorite tracks …

Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has taken swift action by calling for a crisis meeting with select members of the Authority executive to address his concerns and demand the termination of a road repair contract awarded to the UPDF’s Special Forces Command (SFC). Lukwago has expressed skepticism about the military …

Stanley Ssendegeya, the former managing director of Uganda Railways Corporation (URC), facing forgery charges, has been granted a sh1 million cash bail by the Buganda Road Magistrates Court. The court, presided over by Sienna Owomugisha, made the ruling on Monday, noting that Ssendegeya’s sureties, including his wife, son, and mother-in-law, …

James Vincent Kamwesiga, a prominent educationist and Catholic Church laity leader, has passed away a few days after collapsing at his residence in Kampala. The renowned figure in education and Catholic leadership breathed his last on Saturday. The funeral proceedings commenced with a Mass at Lweza Parish Church and will …

The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Diana Atwine, has raised concerns about young people living with HIV/AIDS deliberately exposing others to the virus, putting them at risk. Speaking at the pre-World AIDS Day conference held at Hotel Africana on November 27, 2023, Atwine highlighted the alarming trend …

The final phase of the Kampala-Namanve railway rehabilitation project is underway, aiming for completion by December, as revealed by John Linonn Sengendo, spokesperson for the Uganda Railways Corporation (URC). Originally scheduled for completion in September, the project faced delays attributed to unforeseen circumstances, including resistance from encroachers unwilling to vacate …

In a historic move, the Court of Appeal extended its services to the Kigezi region for the first time, conducting a special session at Kabale High Court in Kabale District. The session, presided over by Uganda’s Deputy Chief Justice, Richard Buteera, marked a significant development in the legal landscape, aiming …

The Law Development Centre Court in Kampala witnessed the charging of businessman Abdul Kiyimba and his son, Hamuza Kiyimba, with incitement to violence. Despite the gravity of the charges, the duo has been granted bail following their appearance before Grade One Magistrate Martins Kirya on Monday. The charges stem from …