Former Uganda Christian University Guild President Samantha Mwesigye who has been awarded Ugx 100 million. Kampala, Uganda | URN | The High Court in Kampala has awarded 100 million shillings as compensation for general damages to a law student after finding that Uganda Christian University (UCU) acted irrationally and unfairly in handling the transfer of her academic credits from King’s College London in the United Kingdom. In a ruling delivered on Friday via ECCMIS, Civil Division Judge Bernard Namanya has ruled that UCU’s decision to question its former Guild President, Samantha Mwesigye’s transferred credits at the final stage of her Bachelor…
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Singer Lydia Jazmine, real name Lydia Nabawanuka, was left disappointed after unidentified thugs allegedly snatched her newly acquired Range Rover’s side mirror. In the course of the week, Lydia Jazmine celebrated a major milestone after elevating her lifestyle with a brand-new Range Rover. Jazmine’s acquisition sparked excitement among fellow musicians, fans, and followers, with many congratulating her on her achievement. However, the excitement was short-lived, as the singer reported that she was targeted by Kampala thugs, who made off with one of the side mirrors. Cars around Kampala are often targeted by thieves seeking valuable parts for resale on black…
Socialite and businesswoman Zari Hassan has announced the end of her marriage to Shakib Lutaaya after five years together. Taking to her social media platforms, Zari released a statement, revealing that they had parted ways after irreconcilable differences. While it wasn’t an easy decision for both parties, she claimed that it was only right. Despite parting ways, Zari emphasized that there was no resentment between them, citing that they had simply grown in different directions. “5 years later, after much thought and reflection, we believe it is best for us to part ways due to irreconcilable differences. While this wasn’t an easy…
Studies have found that Uganda’s gold exported have surpursed coffee yet little controbution in revenue Kampala, Uganda | URN | Civil society organizations have raised concerns that Uganda is deriving limited benefits from its booming gold exports, despite the mineral overtaking coffee as the country’s leading export earner. Magara Siragi Luyima, the Energy and Extractive Industries Coordinator at Oxfam, said gold exports reached approximately USD 5.8 billion in 2025, surpassing coffee exports, which earned about USD 3.5 billion during the same period. Speaking at a dialogue on extractives governance and energy transition held under the theme “Ensuring a Just and…
Controversial comedian-turned-pastor Sammy, real name Okanya Sam, has announced the sale of his house following a court order to pay off debts. Sammy, in his social media video, shared a notice of demand slapped against him under the Judicature Small Claims Procedure by a creditor known as Masika Roshan. He claimed that Sammy took a personal loan amounting to 1,250,000 shillings and gave him a day from the service of this notice of demand to settle the debt. “If you pay or settle the debt, I will give you a receipt acknowledging settlement of the debt. If you fail to…
Dr Frank Asiimwe, UMA President, told URN that interns require more than lunch, including breakfast, dinner, transport, and medical care Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Uganda Medical Association (UMA) has rejected a proposal by the government to provide all intern doctors with lunch. The government’s proposal aims to address concerns following the removal of the one million shillings allowance for medical interns. Dr Frank Asiimwe, UMA President, told URN that interns require more than lunch, including breakfast, dinner, transport, and medical care. He stated that, as officers on probation, interns should receive seventy-five percent of the salary earned by…
Tourists at Murchison falls National park Kampala, Uganda | URN | The hospitality industry is counting losses due restrictions impossed following the outbeak of the Bundibugyo Ebola strain in the DRC. The players in the sector blame the losses on misinformation and the ill-advised travel advisories. For Uganda, for example, most of the tourists come from the US, Canada and Europe, countries and regional which have announced a wide range of restrictions to travelers. These have seen prospective travelers to Uganda cancel their trips, either out of fear, airline flight cancellations or inhibitive measures like quarantines, among others. Jean Byamugisha, the…
Music lovers are in for an unforgettable night as celebrated songstress Juliana Kanyomozi prepares to headline an exclusive live music experience dubbed “Sonic Soirée” at Guvnor on Friday, June 12, 2026. The highly anticipated event, set to kick off at 9:00 PM, promises an intimate blend of live instrumentation, soulful vocals, and premium entertainment, with Juliana taking center stage alongside the All Star Band featuring renowned guitarist Myko Ouma. Known for her timeless catalogue of hits and unmatched stage presence, Juliana is expected to deliver a rich, unplugged-style performance that will give fans a different feel of her music in…
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Henry Musasizi delivered his first budget speech as Minister of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development on Thursday. The 84.4 trillion shilling 2026/2027 budget is aimed at implementing the government’s Tenfold Growth Strategy, aimed at growing to 500 billion dollars by 2040 from 53 billion in 2025. The economy is estimated to have grown by 6.4 percent to 69.3 billion dollars or about 250.4 trillion shillings, in nominal terms. The minister looks forward to the “imminent confirmation” in March 2027 of Uganda’s graduation from the category of Least Developed Countries (LDC. He targets lowering sovereign risk,…
Singer Dax Vibez, Mikie Wine, Lil Pazo, and Jeff Kiwa, among others, have rallied behind musician Witty Witty after he resurfaced on social media, living a miserable life. Witty was among the most talented artists with hit songs like ‘Ba Mugumu‘ to his name. However, based on a video that made rounds on social media a few days back, showed the once talented star in a very sorry state. Netizens concluded that he was using drugs and alcohol, which they believed would have driven him to the state he was in. Fellow artists like Bruno K, Lil Pazo, and Dax Vibez…