Former Minister Muloni (C) flanked by Ernest Rubondo (L), the head of Petroleum Authority of Uganda. Kampala, Uganda | URN | Uganda’s oil journey has been defined less by extraction than by expectation — a revolving door of ministers, shifting deadlines, and a promise of “first oil” that has survived nearly two decades of political optimism and policy delays. In 2013, Irene Muloni, then Minister for Energy and Mineral Development, was upbeat at a high-level dialogue, confidently assuring the country that oil would soon be extracted from the ground to power Uganda’s growth and development. Maria Kiwanuka, then Minister for Finance, Planning…
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Singer Nina Roz, real name Nina Kankunda, has announced a change of dates for her maiden concert ‘Sound of a Dream’. Last month, Nina Roz, through her social media platforms, announced that she would be holding her maiden, dubbed ‘Sound of a Dream’ concert on December 4th. This, however, sparked mixed reactions online, as the date clashed with fellow singers Jose Chameleone and Chris Evans’ concerts. Following several weeks of deliberation, Nina pushed her concert a week after the initial date based on her most recent social media announcement. “Every dream begins as a whisper in the heart. With faith, hard…
Singer Ava Peace, real name Namugonza Maureen Peace, has spoken out about the Ministry of Ethics’ decision to reprimand artists over indecent dressing. The Ethics body came out to address the issue of indecency after several private videos leaked on social media. They described it as a despicable act that was degrading the value of women in the country, as well as the young children looking up to these people. The Ethics body decided that they would get a code of conduct to govern the artists and everyone in the entertainment industry. This would be implemented with the help of UMA, the…
The reconstructed grave of Paul Kafeero. Minister Balaam Barugahara made the offer after the exhumation saga. Jajja Kasozi Batuuka Calls for Cultural Respect and Protection of the Dead Amid Paul Kafeero DNA Debate Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Ugandan cultural artist, traditional healer, and cultural leader Jajja Kasozi Batuuka has spoken out on the ongoing debate surrounding the remains of legendary Ugandan musician the late Paul Kafeero, urging the nation to protect the dignity of the dead and uphold cultural values. He was reacting to a family dispute concerning the legacy, property, and inheritance left behind by…
Anita Among Kampala, Uganda | URN | Nearly a month after dramatic security raids on the homes and businesses linked to former Speaker of Parliament Anita Among, pressure is mounting on the government and security agencies to publicly explain the allegations that triggered the operation and her subsequent incommunicado detention from public life. Since the coordinated searches by the Uganda Police Force and the Special Forces Command (SFC), Among has not appeared in public, while security agencies have remained largely silent on the progress of the investigations or the specific offences, she is alleged to have committed. The prolonged silence…
Vice President, Jessica Alupo Kampala, Uganda | THE INDPENDENT | The Vice-President, H.E. Jessica Alupo, has said government will review the decision to stop payment of medical interns adding that the policies of government and their purpose, are for the people. The Vice President made this revelation following concerns by the Leader of the Opposition, Joel Ssenyonyi who reiterated what has been in the media that medical interns will not be paid going forward. Ssenyonyi raised the concerns during the plenary sitting chaired by Speaker Jacob Marksons Oboth on Wednesday, 10 June 2026. Alupo said that Cabinet will hold discussions…
Members of Parliament listening to the finance minister speaking to the loan request Kampala, Uganda | ENTEBBENEWS.NET | Parliament has approved a government request to borrow up to €168.9 million from the United Kingdom Export Finance (UKEF) and Citi Bank to finance Phase II of the Solar Powered Irrigation Systems Project aimed at boosting coffee production and strengthening climate resilience. The loan approved on Wednesday, 10 June 2026 during a sitting chaired by Speaker Jacob Marksons Oboth will bolster the project whose irrigation systems will cover about 4,768 acres and directly benefit an estimated 2,562 households. Parliament suspended Rule 162(2),…
Members of Parliament attending the plenary on Wednesday, 10 June 2026 Kampala, Uganda | THE INDPENDENT | The Ministry of Internal Affairs has been tasked to present a report to Parliament, on the circumstances surrounding incidents of mob justice in the country. The directive by the Prime Minister, Robinah Nabbanja, follows concerns by Members of Parliament over the death of rugby player Sydney Gongodyo Gyabi, who was killed in a mob justice incident in Kampala on Friday, 05 June 2026, on allegations of theft. Gongodyo played for the national rugby team and the Stanbic Black Pirates Rugby Football Club. Nabbanja…
Shadow cabinet during their first meeting. Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Joel Ssenyonyi, has unveiled a 30-member Shadow Cabinet for the 12th Parliament. He defended his leaner cabinet, saying it will be more effective in holding government accountable than mirroring the Executive’s 82-member Cabinet. Ssenyonyi told Parliament that the appointments were made in line with Rule 15(2) of the Rules of Procedure, which requires the Leader of the Opposition to constitute a Shadow Cabinet from opposition Members of Parliament. The new team includes Harriet Nakwede (Kayunga District Woman MP) as Deputy Chief Opposition Whip…
State Minister for Public Service Grace Mary Mugasa taking oath. PHOTO via @Parliament_Ug Sam Mayanja (Attorney General) Justine Kasule Lumumba (Minister of ICT) Tom Butiime (Minister of Tourism) Balaam Barugahara (Minister of Local Government) Kiryowa Kiwanuka (Minister of Defence) Sanjay Tanna (Minister of Trade) Jonard Asiimwe (Minister of Science & Technology) Dr John Chrysostom Muyingo (State Minister for Higher Education) Gen. Wilson Mbadi (State Minister for Trade) Simon Mulongo (State Minister for Industrial Relations) Alice Kaboyo (State Minister for Luwero Triangle) Grace Mugasa (State Minister for Bunyoro Affairs) David Bahati (State Minister for Industry) Beatrice Anywar (State Minister for Environment)…