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Uganda Media Centre boss Kasujja visits UBC
Kampala — The Uganda Media Centre has held a working visit to the Uganda Broadcasting Corporation aimed at strengthening public communication and improving the quality of national discourse. The visit, held on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, brought together officials from both institutions in what was described as a shared effort to elevate standards in information…
NMG honours Daniel Kalinaki at retirement
Kampala — Nation Media Group Uganda has paid tribute to veteran journalist Daniel Kalinaki following his retirement as General Manager, Editorial, bringing to a close a distinguished career spanning more than two decades. In a statement shared by the company’s Board, Management, and Staff, Kalinaki was hailed as a steady and influential voice in the…
‘Wife-sharing’ custom fueling HIV surge in Ankole
MBARARA — Health experts and cultural leaders in the Ankole sub-region have sounded a grim warning: ancient cultural practices, long thought to be fading, are making a dangerous comeback and undermining the national fight against HIV/AIDS. Leading the outcry is Sarah Kamulindwa, the HIV focal person for Mbarara District, who identified the practice of “Okuehura”—where…
Amos Wekesa nominated for prestigious African Eco-Tourism award
Kampala — Ugandan tourism entrepreneur Amos Masaba Wekesa has been nominated for the African Cultural & Eco-Tourism Award at the 2026 African Heritage Awards, set to take place in Accra, Ghana, on April 11. The nomination was made by Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga, in recognition of Wekesa’s contribution to sustainable tourism and conservation efforts in Uganda…
Alien Skin, Fangone Forest Crew briefly detained
Kampala — Ugandan musician Patrick Mulwana, popularly known as Alien Skin, and several members of his Fangone Forest crew were briefly detained on Friday following an incident in Kampala involving alleged assault and traffic-related offences. According to online reports, the singer and at least seven of his associates were picked up by security operatives and…