Uganda has been crowned “Best in Show – Africa” at the 2026 Travel & Adventure Show held at the Javits Convention Centre in New York, North America’s largest consumer travel exhibition. The award recognises Uganda’s immersive and interactive showcase that brought the country’s tourism offering to life through premium coffee and Uganda Waragi tastings, gorilla-themed…
Makerere University has announced that its 76th graduation ceremony, scheduled for February 24th–27th, 2026, will feature the awarding of honorary degrees, including to Japheth Katto, a pioneering figure in Uganda’s financial sector. Vice Chancellor Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe confirmed the announcement during a press conference on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, in the main building. “We are…
Disney’s “Zootopia 2” has taken the world by storm, cementing itself as one of the highest-grossing animated films in history just two months after its November 26, 2025, theatrical release. As of late January 2026, the sequel has raked in $1.745 billion worldwide, making it the highest-grossing film ever from Walt Disney Animation Studios, the…
Ugandan events MC and television personality Edwin Katamba, popularly known as MC Kats, has spoken candidly about his regrets over introducing singer Fille Mutoni to the mainstream music industry, admitting that fame exposed her to pressures she was not emotionally prepared to handle. Speaking in recent interviews and on social media, Kats said the entertainment…
Former Minister of Ethics and Integrity Miria Matembe has launched a fresh and scathing attack on President Yoweri Museveni and his family, declaring that Uganda does not belong to them and warning against what she described as the growing personalisation of the state. “I want to tell you, President Museveni and your family, Uganda is…