Kampala — Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) has announced the promotion of two of its senior faculty members, recognising their leadership, scholarship, and contributions to public health education and research. According to the school, the Appointments Board of Makerere University, at its 787th meeting held on 12 March 2026, approved the following promotions:…
Kampala — Ugandan musicians and creatives are rallying to protect Clause 9 of the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which passed its second reading in Parliament on March 12. The clause mandates that radio stations, TV stations, venues, and digital platforms pay royalties to performers and producers when their music is played commercially, including…
Nalutete, Mubende — A family in Mubende District is grieving the tragic death of their four-year-old son, Kazungu Daniel, who was kidnapped from their home after criminals demanded a Shs 6 million ransom. Police reports indicate that the family was only able to raise Shs 1 million when the child was already dead. The suspect, Emmanuel Muwanguzi,…
Kampala — Ugandan music star Fille Mutoni has shared a positive update on her journey since completing rehabilitation, saying she is in a healthier, happier place and focused on rebuilding her life and career. Fille, once one of Uganda’s most prominent female artists, stepped back from the spotlight after publicly confronting challenges related to substance…
Addis Ababa — The African Union Commission has strongly condemned the recent drone strike in Goma, North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), which reportedly killed civilians, including a humanitarian worker, and caused damage to residential areas. The Chairperson of the Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, expressed deep concern over the attack, emphasising that…