Author: Irene Ageno Julu

The Isebantu Kyabazinga Wilberforce Nadiope IV today the 18th November 2023 tied the knot with Inebantu Jovia Mutesi in a graceful Royal wedding presided over by the Archbishop of Church of Uganda His Grace Stephen Kazimba Mugalu in Christ Cathedral in Bugembe, Jinja District. The royal wedding ceremony begun at 6 am with Royal visit to the Inebantu’s home Performing some traditional activities as Busoga culture demands: A lamp was lit signifying that the Inebantu was a light for the people of Busoga. Royalties such as the Nnaabagereka of Buganda Slyvia Nagginda, Queen of Tooro Elizabeth Kemigisa, Rwot Acana of…

President Museveni has approved shs. 500billion to boost technological innovations in the country. The announcement was made yesterday while addressing innovators, government officials and investors in the national Science week at Kololo Ceremony Grounds. He also permitted tax exemption for locally produced innovations just entering the market. Museveni promised Dr. Monica Musenero, Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation that just like the government investment in the Parish Development Model(PDM), government will invest too in innovations and okayed the proposed budget. Finance Minister Hon. Matia Kasaija added his support claiming the innovations displayed speaks volumes and needs special vote support where…

Nyege Nyege Festival is on amidst all the controversial critisms. The four day annual festival started yesterday 9th November and concludes on Sunday. Rebecca Kagada, the first Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Affairs launched the 8th edition of Nyege Nyege festival at the source of the Nile in Jinja City on Thursday night and noted that the event is the biggest and most vibrant in East and Central Africa. She confidently stressed that no body will stop the Nyege Nyege annual festival as long as she’s alive and appreciated the event organisers for Resilience, focus and commitment…

UN spokesperson calls for coordination on pauses so that aid can be delivered effectively. This comes as Israli PM says he’s not trying to occupy Gaza. The US Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken said the US and India had a strong discussion on matters with future implications especially the Israel-Hammas war. Blinken has camped in Asia engaging I intended diplomacy with Regional partners all aimed at peace and unity both over Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hammas war. Benjamin Netanyahu insists a credible force would be needed to enter Palestinian territory if necessary as a preventive measure against militant threats. He earlier rejected…

The UAE- Trade Mission East Africa 2023 which is a two day Economic Trade Forum kick-started today 8th November and closing with a dinner on 9th at the Kampala Sheraton Hotel. The trade mission which was organised by Private Sector Foundation Uganda, Uganda Investment Authority, Ministry of Trade and the UAE Trade delegations, Sharjah Exports Development Center aims at boosting Trade relations between the two nations. Since it’s enactment in 2021, both partners have registered tremendous increase in exports with Uganda’s exports increasing from $126m to $880m from 2021 to 2023, focusing on gold, coffee and fish and imports such…

Yesterday, hundreds of Batooro (people of Tooro) and kingdom associates and friends attended the 28th coronation celebration of the Omukama (king) of Tooro, Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV. The 31-year old king was coronated at a tender age of three making him the youngest reigning King in the world. In his address, he reaffirmed his dedication to implementing the kingdom’s vision of the 25-year development of his subjects which includes promoting and protecting the Tooro culture and heritage, skills development for youth, agricultural investment, tourism promotion, environment and water conservation and ending HIV/Aids among others. King Oyo encouraged his…

Taylor Swift started and ended the MTV Video Music Awards scooping four awards in just one night that is; Video of the year, Artist of the year, Song of the year and Best Pop. Taylor who just concluded her world tour weeks ago was overwhelmed with the awards. Other artists that won were Nicky Minaj for Best Hip-Hop for the song Super Freaky, Republic records, Karol G featuring Shakira Best Collaboration for the song ‘TQG’ by Universal records Latino and several winners. P. Diddy (Sean Combs) performed his hits through out the 30-year career and was honored with the Global…

Following his controversial re-election last month, Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa is accused of nepotism after appointing sons Ministers. Mnangagwa on Monday named his son David Kudakwashe as deputy Finance Minister while ex- banker Mthuli Ncube was retained as the Finance Minister. Also nephew Tongai Mnangagwa appointed as the deputy Tourism Minister. Law maker Fadzayi Mahere of the Citizen Coalition for Change (CCC) termed the new Ministerial line-up as “indefensible ” accusing Mnangagwa of nepotism. There has been no official reaction from the ruling party or the Presidency over the accusation, however several supporters claim both sons are qualified for the…

Kim Jong- Un to meet Putin Vladimir in unconfirmed location in Russia amidst concerns Putin could be seeking arms deal for Ukraine war. President Kim arrived in Russia on his armoured train for a suspicious summit with Vladimir Putin with worse senerio of discussing deal to supply North Korean arms to boost Ukraine war. Japan’s Kyodo news agency reported on Tuesday, that the train arrived at Khasan Station, the main rail gateway to Russia’s far East from North Korean. Kim reportedly accompanied by senior arm industry and military officials, could meet Putin on Wednesday.”There will be negotiations between two delegation…

Kanye West is launching a legal case against an IG page that he claims has been leaking his music since March 2023. A move that may lead him to get the culprit behind the alleged leaks. The complaint specifies that the Heartless singer has no clue who is behind the IG page but believes whoever is behind it worked with him in the past and signed confidentiality agreement before given access to the tracks believing the leaks does violates the agreement. The rapper intends to amend the case with names of the people behind the account once he learns their…