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By Ben Musanje The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has launched the Atakulaaba Heritage Music Initiative, an ambitious national campaign aimed at preserving, digitizing, and promoting Uganda’s Kadongo Kamu music heritage while creating sustainable economic opportunities for veteran artists whose work has shaped the country’s cultural identity for decades. The initiative was unveiled during an Executive Dinner hosted by UCC Executive …

By Ben Musanje The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has called for urgent national action to address the growing threat of mob violence following the death of national rugby player Sydney Gongodyo, whose killing sparked a wide-ranging discussion on lawlessness, justice and community responsibility. During the 19th Radical New Bar (RNB) Live public engagement held at the Uganda Law Society headquarters …

Ugandan music icon Bebe Cool, widely known as the King of the Uganda Music Industry, has released his highly anticipated new EP, NO RISK, out now on all streaming platforms. The 7-track project arrives one year and two weeks after his critically acclaimed album BREAK THE CHAINS, which dropped on May 30, 2025. Break The Chains reaffirmed Bebe Cool’s dominance …

Kampala– The State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU) earlier this week hosted key stakeholders in the manufacturing and digital technology sectors, including officials from Huawei Uganda. (Left – right) The State House Protection Unit (SHIPU) head Col. Edith Nakalema, the Minister of State for Privatisation and Investment Hon. Hajjat Amina Mukalazi and the Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives Hon. …

Mubende– The Judiciary has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting the health and wellbeing of its staff, court users and surrounding communities through the Quarterly Health Awareness Camp held at Mubende High Court under the theme: “Ending AIDS by 2030: Embracing the Role of Women.” The Camp brought together judicial officers and staff from the Mubende High Court Circuit, health specialists, …

The Uganda Law Society (ULS) joyfully celebrates the news that the High Court has this afternoon capitulated and agreed to fix Dr. Kizza Besigye’s human rights enforcement application on June 30, following sustained defiance by the defence team and the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF). This marks a significant victory in the Besigye treason trial after yesterday’s resolute press conference …

The High court in Kampala has given Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba just seven days to file his defence in an application brought by jailed opposition leader Dr Kizza Besigye. Besigye accuses Muhoozi of making a series of public statements that allegedly threatened his life and prejudiced his right to a fair trial. The order was issued …

The government has increased funding for education, skills development and sports in the 2026/27 financial year. Part of the additional allocation has been earmarked for a long-awaited salary enhancement for arts and primary school teachers. According to the budget speech presented by Finance minister Henry Musasizi, the sector will receive more than Shs 6.66 trillion, up from Shs 5.04 trillion …

Residents in Kikuube district have accused officials of the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) of demanding illegal payments for National ID services that are supposed to be offered free of charge. The complaints have emerged from Kyangwali and Katikara parishes in Kyangwali sub-county, where residents claim some officials involved in the ongoing mass national registration exercise are charging between …

Maggie Etilu declared herself free Amuria District Woman MP Maggie Etilu has announced her release after nearly three weeks of what she described as “unlawful detention”, ending days of speculation and concern over her whereabouts. In a statement posted on her X account at 6:28 pm on Thursday, Etilu thanked Ugandans and various groups that had campaigned and prayed for …