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Former minister Nsaba Buturo loses daughter
The family of former Cabinet minister Dr Nsaba Buturo is mourning the death of their daughter, Rachael Buturo, who passed away on December 17, 2025. In a formal announcement issued on Wednesday, the family confirmed the passing with deep sorrow and extended gratitude to friends, relatives, and well-wishers for their support during this difficult time….
Watoto’s 21m giant lights up Kampala Carols Night
Kampala — Thousands of worshippers on Wednesday night thronged the Old Kampala Secondary School grounds as Watoto Church lit what is believed to be Uganda’s tallest Christmas tree, officially ushering in the 2025 Christmas season with an evening of carols, worship, and fireworks. The 21-metre giant Christmas tree, towering over the Kampala skyline, was illuminated…
Pearl Santa spreads festive cheer across Uganda
Pearl Bank Uganda has been bringing smiles, laughter, and festive cheer to communities across the country as it wraps up its 2025 holiday celebrations with the Pearl Santa campaign. The initiative, which kicked off earlier this month, has seen the bank’s festive ambassador visiting multiple branches, engaging with both staff and customers, and celebrating the…
Blacklist: NMG journalists excluded from 2026 parliamentary coverage
Nation Media Group-Uganda (NMG) journalists have been entirely excluded from covering Uganda’s Parliament in 2026, according to the Uganda Parliamentary Press Association (UPPA) media accreditation list released in mid-December 2025. The move has sparked widespread debate about press freedom and democratic accountability ahead of next year’s general elections. The exclusion comes amid an ongoing standoff…
Johnnie Walker turns Kabonero’s pad into blue label wonderland
Kololo — Johnnie Walker quite literally walked into Kabonero’s home on Sunday afternoon as Uganda’s business and leadership elite gathered at the opulent Kololo residence of renowned businessman and philanthropist Bob Kabonero for an exclusive Johnnie Walker Blue Club experience. Set against the backdrop of one of Kampala’s most prestigious neighbourhoods, the invitation-only gathering brought…
Gloves off: youth advocate Nyanzi, MP Ssegona’s son clash
A public war of words has erupted on social media between youth advocate Nyanzi Martin Luther, popularly known as Mr Apex, and Lubega Benjamin Harrison, son of Busiro East Member of Parliament Medard Lubega Ssegona. The exchange was sparked after Harrison took issue with Nyanzi over earlier comments he had made about his father’s political…
Watoto unveils the ‘Goliath’ of Christmas trees
Watoto Church has set the stage for what it calls the “tallest, biggest Christmas ever” as final preparations intensify for its annual Christmas Cantata 2025. The church’s towering Christmas tree, erected at Old Kampala Senior Secondary School, measures 20 metres wide and 20 metres high, promising a spectacular visual centrepiece for the city’s festive celebrations….
Gloria Bugie: singer Aaronix acts like a woman
A public spat has erupted between Ugandan musicians Aaronix and Gloria Bugie after the two exchanged sharp words over image, professionalism and artistic branding, igniting debate within the entertainment industry and on social media. Aaronix, whose real name is Aaron Mukwaya, is known for his Afrosoul sound blending Afrobeats, jazz and R&B, with songs such…
Coca-Cola Christmas caravan rolls magic eastwards
The iconic Coca-Cola Christmas Caravan is rolling across eastern Uganda, bringing festive cheer, music and moments of joy to communities as the holiday season gathers pace. Launched on December 6 at the Railway Grounds in Kampala, the caravan kicked off in spectacular style, with energetic dancers setting the tone for a season of celebration. The…
Pearl Santa ‘rides elephant’ to Gulu with festive goodies
GULU — Upcountry communities asked, and Pearl Santa responded—this time riding not on reindeer, but on the elephant, a powerful cultural symbol deeply rooted in Acholi identity. To the Acholi, an elephant is a symbol of resilience and cultural pride, one that has been proudly adopted as their totem over time, with its legacy visibly…