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BoU warns against ‘money bouquets’ ahead of Valentine’s Day
As Valentine’s Day approaches, the Bank of Uganda (BoU) has issued a stern warning against the popular trend of “money bouquets” and other decorative cash gifts, saying that mutilating or defacing banknotes is illegal. BoU cautioned the public, florists, and gifting businesses against gluing, stapling, or pinning Shilling notes in bouquets, cakes, or other creative…
Congelese music legend Makoma returning to Kampala after 25 years
Legendary Congolese gospel music group Makoma is set to make a long-awaited return to Uganda, thrilling fans with a live concert in Kampala after 25 years away. The performance is part of celebrations marking the 40th anniversary of New Vision, one of Uganda’s leading media groups. The highly anticipated event will take place on March…
Bryan White remains under treatment at Luzira
The Makindye Chief Magistrate’s Court has been informed that socialite Bryan Kirumira, popularly known as Bryan White, remains under medical care at Luzira Prison and was therefore unable to appear for scheduled court proceedings. Prosecution reported that prison authorities confirmed the accused is still receiving treatment and will only be presented in court once his…
Bangers only: top 10 tracks owning Ugandan airwaves in 2026
The 2026 music scene in Uganda is off to a scorching start. From soulful collaborations to high-energy street anthems, the charts are currently dominated by a mix of heavyweights and rising stars. Based on the latest airplay data and streaming trends from SongBoost and Boomplay, here are the 10 songs you’ll hear on every street…
Ugadeals: first social platform to pay content creators
A new locally developed digital platform, Ugadeals, has entered Uganda’s online space with a bold promise: to pay content creators from the moment they join. Originally built as an e-commerce marketplace, Ugadeals has officially expanded into a full social media network that allows users to earn money from posts, music and videos. The platform combines…