Alien Skin asks Museveni to intervene in outstanding payment dispute – Sqoop
Musician Alien Skin has appealed to President Yoweri Museveni to help secure payment for work he says he completed under an agreement, bringing a financial dispute involving the Fangone Forest Entertainment boss to State House. In a letter dated November 3, 2026, addressed to Museveni at State House, the singer, whose real name is Patrick […]
HIV SHOCKER! 34,000 New Infections In One Year As Young Women Account For 77%
By Evans Najuna KAMPALA – Uganda continues to make progress in the fight against HIV/AIDS, but worrying statistics showing that 34,000 new infections were recorded in 2025, with young women bearing the biggest burden, have renewed concerns about the country’s ambition to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. According to the latest National […]
NARO Explores Public-Private Partnerships to Boost Revenue and Sustain Agricultural Research
Speke Resort, Munyonyo, 4th November, 2026 – The National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) is exploring Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) to unlock the commercial potential of its research infrastructure, increase internally generated revenue and strengthen its financial sustainability. The proposed partnerships seek to attract private sector investment, expertise, technology and innovation to maximise the utilisation of NARO’s […]
Pastor on the run for beating his Primary Four son to death for attending a Primary Seven Leavers’ Party
Police in Kamuli District are hunting for a 38-year-old pastor accused of beating his 10-year-old son to death for attending a Primary Seven leavers’ party at a nearby school. The suspect, identified as Robert Muwanguzi, is a pastor at Universal Apostles Fellowship Church of Righteousness. He reportedly fled after the incident, leaving his wife, who […]
KIU names registered pharmacist Dr Samba Twinomujuni as pharmacy dean to beat PSU deadline
Kampala International University (KIU) has appointed Dr Samba Silvano Twinomujuni, a registered pharmacist, as Dean of its School of Pharmacy, responding to a Pharmaceutical Society of Uganda (PSU) warning that threatened the recognition of its pharmacy programme. In a letter to PSU Secretary Dr Stephen Lutoti dated November 2, Vice Chancellor Prof Muhammed Ngoma said […]
Bruno K Is Taking a Page From Justin Timberlake’s Book on Releasing Music
. November 4, 2026 10 Views Bruno K is making it clear that he will not rush new music just because people expect him to, even as his growing presence on TikTok continues to fuel conversations about his place in Uganda’s music industry. The Ugandan singer and digital entertainer recently addressed his approach to releasing […]
920,000 pupils face PLE test as UNEB tightens grip on exam malpractice
More than 920,000 Primary Seven pupils have today entered the examination room to battle for their first major academic qualification as Uganda’s 2026 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) get underway across the country. The two-day examination exercise has attracted 920,833 candidates, making this year’s candidature 12.5 per cent higher than last year’s 817,885. The candidates are […]
Naira Ali urges artists to stop blaming witchcraft for their downfalls
Naira Ali has urged artists to stop attributing their professional and financial struggles to witchcraft, arguing that poor financial planning and personal decisions could also contribute to their downfalls. In a Facebook post, the singer and media personality called for an honest conversation about financial discipline and the need for entertainers to prepare for life […]
Busy and rewarding – Winnie Nwagi celebrates 2026 achievements
Winnie Nwagi has declared 2026 her best musical year yet, citing increased bookings and a busy performance schedule compared to previous years. Speaking to Galaxy TV, the Swangz Avenue singer said the year has been rewarding, expressing gratitude for the opportunities she has received and the progress she has made in her music career. The […]
King Saha challenges Nigerian musicians to musical battle – Sqoop
Singer King Saha has challenged Nigerian musicians to a musical battle, insisting that Ugandan artistes are just as good as, if not better than, their counterparts from Africa’s biggest music market. The outspoken singer says Ugandans have developed a habit of elevating Nigerian music above local talent, even when they may not be willing to […]