Live Music, Food, and Beer: Bell ObaFest Takes Over Hoima Ahead of Grand Finale in Kampala

To close its regional tour, Bell Lager’s ObaFest hit Hoima over the weekend, turning Dangio Annex Bar into a lively celebration of music, food, friendship, and Uganda’s own beer.  The night brought together revellers from across the town for an immersive festival experience that carried on well into the early hours of the morning. Dancehall star Karole Kasita brought […]

Halima Namakula Dismisses Criticism of Rema Namakula’s Performance with The Ben

Halima Namakula has come to Rema Namakula’s defence as criticism grows following her recent performance with Rwandan artist The Ben. While at a recent performance in Uganda, The Ben and Rema Namakula got too close, rubbing their groins together as they sang their duet ‘This Is Love’. Rema and The Ben dancing together on stage […]

How farm raid caused Mzee Magala troubles – Sqoop

Social media personality Magala Balikyewunya, popularly known as Mzee Magala, is expected to learn his fate on Thursday, November 12, 2026, when a court in Luweero District delivers judgment in his attempted murder case. The case stems from a land dispute that turned violent at Christopher and David Farm (CD Farm) in Kanyale Village, Nakaseke […]

President Museveni Retains Hajji Yunus Kakande as Permanent Secretary, Office of the President — Minister Babalanda Congratulates Him

KAMPALA — The Minister for the Presidency, Hon. Milly Babalanda, has congratulated Hajji Yunus Kakande upon his retention as the Permanent Secretary in the Office of the President. Hajji Yunus Kakande is among the 16 retained Permanent Secretaries in their positions. In a congratulatory message, Minister Babalanda said Kakande’s continued service in the strategic and […]

French Montana Has a Money Warning for Men Who Want to Become Fathers

. November 9, 2026 13 Views French Montana has a financial reality check for men thinking about starting families: fatherhood comes with bills, and they do not stop at child support. The rapper, whose real name is Karim Kharbouch, shared the biggest lesson parenthood has taught him during a recent interview with Capital XTRA London, […]

Police hunt for family of woman beheaded by suspected Masaka serial killer

Police have turned to the public for help in identifying a woman allegedly beheaded by suspected serial killer Kamugisha Kuraishi, also known as Fred Mujulizi, whose remains were recovered from separate locations in Masaka District. The woman, whose identity remains unknown, is believed to be among the victims of the suspected serial killer, who has […]

Prima Kardashi advises Grenade to venture into fashion and design upon return to Uganda

Singer Grenade Official reportedly returned to Uganda after spending a year in the United Kingdom (UK), where he relocated in 2025. The singer is said to have been spotted at Entebbe International Airport before later making appearances in Kampala, sparking excitement about his return to the local scene. Following his return, outspoken internet personality and […]

When house music found its way home – Sqoop

Vuma Piano at Mestil Gardens brought together familiar Ugandan records, house music nostalgia and the contemporary sounds of South Africa’s Amapiano movement. If there is one music culture Kampala embraced and has continued to revisit, it is house music. In the early 2010s, the genre was gaining a following among a relatively small but enthusiastic […]

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