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Ugandans debate first daughter’s birthday
Kampala — A social media post by Ugandan journalist Daniel Lutaaya has sparked widespread debate online about birthday celebrations, social pressure, and class differences in Uganda. In a post on X shared on March 14, Lutaaya contrasted what he described as a modest birthday celebration for Natasha Museveni Karugire with what he portrayed as extravagant…
Nyanjura wants UOX president Nova back in office
Kampala — A debate has emerged within the online Ugandan community UOX after Deputy Lord Mayor Doreen Nyanjura publicly urged current president Kwikiriza “Nova” to consider staying in office longer, citing his impact during his nearly two-year tenure. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Nyanjura said she recently met Nova and encouraged him to…
Artists rally to save music royalties clause in copyright bill
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…
Fille opens up on life after rehab
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…
Afande jailed over Shs14m debt to former lover
A police officer in western Uganda has been remanded to civil prison after failing to repay more than Shs14 million that a former partner spent on her education in anticipation of marriage. Fortunate Kyarikunda was committed to prison by a court in Rukungiri District after she failed to comply with an earlier judgment ordering her…