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Security screens musicians wearing red at Mengo palace
Security at Mengo Palace reportedly restricted access to performers wearing red during the annual Enkuuka end-of-year festival, a colour widely associated with the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) party. Musician Roden Y Kabako was barred from performing, while singer Pius Mayanja, popularly known as Pallaso, was only allowed entry after negotiations—on the condition that he…
Kabaka ushers in New Year 2026 at Enkuuka festival
Mengo — Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, accompanied by the Nnaabagereka, Sylvia Nagginda Luswata, on Wednesday evening, arrived at Lubiri, Mengo, to join thousands of his subjects in ushering in the New Year 2026 during the annual kingdom celebration Enkuuka. The event, organised by CBS FM, the Buganda Kingdom–based radio station, drew massive crowds who…
Ampe to Byabashaija: show me dismissal letter
Former Uganda Prisons officer Ampe Lawrence, known on social media as COP AMPE (@UgandanMind), has publicly called on authorities to issue his official dismissal letter, citing the delay as a hindrance to taking further legal or administrative steps. In a Twitter post on December 30, 2025, Ampe wrote: “Dear Sir, Canon Dr Johnson Byabashaija (Commissioner…
Soundtrack of a nation: Uganda’s top 50 songs of 2025
By Music Desk | Kampala | 2025 Review Uganda’s music industry in 2025 was vibrant, competitive, and deeply expressive. From viral anthems to radio-dominating love songs, the year showcased creativity across genres — Afro-pop, dancehall, hip-hop, R&B, and urban fusion. Below is a curated list of 50 songs that topped charts, airwaves, and playlists, each…
Senegalese photographer Amina Fall steals the show at AFCON 2025
Rabat, Morocco — While the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 has delivered thrilling football action on the pitch, Senegalese photographer Amina Fall is turning heads off it. With her camera in hand, Fall has been capturing stunning moments throughout the tournament, earning viral attention and admiration across social media. Fall, known for her keen…