LifeStyle
Ghetto Kids featured on CNN ahead of World Cup act with Shakira
KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda's internationally acclaimed dance troupe, the Ghetto Kids, have…
BBS journalist Joseph Sseruwooza dies
KAMPALA, Uganda — The Ugandan media fraternity is mourning the death of…
Muhoozi intervenes, Bebe Cool apologises to Jolly Mutesi
KAMPALA — A public dispute between former Miss Rwanda Jolly Mutesi and…
Jolly Mutesi threatens to sue Bebe Cool
KAMPALA, Uganda — Former Miss Rwanda 2016 Jolly Mutesi has threatened legal…
Security
Rights groups demand probe into assault of journalists in Mitooma
MITOOMA, Uganda — Media rights advocates and human rights organisations are demanding an independent investigation into allegations that two journalists were assaulted and unlawfully detained by police officers while carrying out a reporting assignment in Mitooma District. The incident reportedly occurred at Kashenshero Town Council Police Station, where the journalists had gone to verify claims made in a viral TikTok video alleging that the station is frequently left unattended by officers. According to accounts from the journalists, what began as a routine fact-checking exercise escalated into a confrontation with police personnel at the station, culminating in their arrest and detention.…
Regional News
Ankole cows: Museveni, Andile Ramaphosa discuss export of superior genetics
KAMPALA — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has welcomed proposals aimed at strengthening Uganda’s livestock genetics industry and tackling the growing problem of counterfeit agricultural inputs following a meeting with South African businessman Andile Ramaphosa and his delegation at Nakasero State Lodge. The delegation paid a courtesy call on the President and presented plans for collaboration with the National Animal Genetic Resources Centre and Data Bank (NAGRC&DB) and the Regional Service Centre Initiative at Namunkekera Farm. According to President Museveni, the proposals focus on strengthening the regulated breeding, harvesting and export of superior Ankole cattle genetics to countries within the Southern…
