Shawn Storm, a long-time affiliate of Vybz Kartel, recently discussed his sudden hit track "Itch Scratch". The artist, born Shawn Campbell, jumped into a clash originally involving Tommy Lee Sparta and Masicka. His track ended up overshadowing everyone else. In an interview with Winford Williams, Storm admitted he never thought the song would blow up. He said he was just messing around over a beat, recording about four minutes of nonsense. He credited the producer DJ Lux for actually structuring the chaotic audio into a real song. Storm released it casually, having no idea it would catch fire. He even took a few days to notice it was going viral on platforms like TikTok, where people hating on it and dancers using it actually fueled its...
Over one hundred seventy young people graduated from a vocational program in Arua City. The MunguFeni Foundation trained them for three months in skills like tailoring and hairdressing. Officials told the graduates to use their new abilities to build stable careers.
A local government representative, Betty Akello Otekat, advised them to tap into state programs like the Parish Development Model for business growth. Another official, Raymond Ombere, stressed the importance of persistence, saving money, and improving their skills over time. The foundation's administrator, Lawrence Econi, said they have trained more than two hundred people this year, highlighting that using the training practically is key to becoming self-sufficient.
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Senior officials from Uganda and Saudi Arabia held talks in Kampala to boost cooperation. The meeting was led by Uganda's Foreign Affairs Permanent Secretary, Vincent Bagiire Waiswa, and Saudi Arabia's Director General for African Affairs, Saqr Sulaiman Al Qurashi.
The discussions covered several key areas. Uganda thanked Saudi Arabia for its help with health projects like the Naguru Heart Institute and for long-term support to the Islamic University. Both sides talked about the many Ugandans working in the Kingdom, agreeing to improve training and protection for those laborers. They also aligned on political issues concerning regional stability in Africa and the Middle East.
On the economic front, Uganda invited Saudi investment into...
Uganda's top anti-corruption official has suspended several district leaders over a money scandal. Inspector General of Government Lady Justice Naluzze Aisha Batala ordered the interdiction of Kalungu District's Chief Administrative Officer, Rose Nalumansi. Three other officials are also barred from work: Chief Finance Officer Ismail Twaha Biggwa, District Education Officer Sylvia Grace Nakanwagi, and Assistant Engineering Officer James Muhangi.
The investigation began after a complaint was made about funds being mishandled for building projects. The money was allocated for fixing and constructing twenty-two schools plus a new district office block. Preliminary findings point to problems with the procurement process, conflicts of...
A financial cooperative is getting its members ready for the new year. Hijaz Community SACCO held a meeting to reactivate accounts, focusing on what they call sustained transformation. The five-year-old group provides Islamic banking services, aiming to help lower-income people, widows, and young adults.
The managing director, Rathia Nalwanga, said the organization has assisted many people in reaching financial goals over the past half-decade. She urged both current and new members to join or update their accounts. She noted the SACCO is officially registered and regulated by the national microfinance authority. Their services include savings plans, loans, and group investment options, all following Sharia law.
With more than five...
Officials in Ibanda are cracking down on meat safety before the holidays after a recent anthrax scare. The municipality is tightening rules for slaughtering and selling beef to avoid a repeat of last year, when suspected disease outbreaks ruined Christmas for many. Municipal Veterinary Officer Isabela Muheirwe stated that only licensed operators will be allowed to handle meat during the festive period to guarantee proper inspection.
She warned that anyone without a license who still wants to slaughter an animal must get permission first from both their local village chairperson and a veterinary officer. This follows a suspected anthrax incident in October in the wider Ibanda District, where several cows died, and a few people developed...
A new commander is now leading the Ugandan forces serving in Somalia. Brigadier General Jackson Kayanja took over from Brigadier General Joseph Ssemwanga Musoke during a handover ceremony. The event was overseen by Lieutenant General Kayanja Muhanga, the Ugandan Land Forces Commander.
Muhanga praised the outgoing commander for his work, specifically mentioning an offensive called Operation Silent Storm that hit Al Shabaab militants in the Lower Shabelle area. He told the incoming leader to keep up the pressure and focus on security in Mogadishu, while ensuring troops stay professional and disciplined. In his goodbye speech, Ssemwanga thanked other commanders and partner forces for their support during his tour.
The new contingent...
The head of the taxi operators' group has shot down rumors about replacing all taxis with buses. Rashid Sekindi, who leads the Uganda Taxi Operators Federation, called the stories completely false and meant to scare people. He spoke at a press conference in Kampala.
Sekindi said the gossip is coming from drivers who cannot go on a planned trip to Dubai because they lack passports. The federation is organizing this visit with the company Spiro as a learning tour for drivers with valid travel documents. He stressed the journey is just for education and observation of foreign transport systems, not for buying buses or negotiating imports. He added that the federation did not bring in the buses already running in Uganda.
Another official...
The company making Uganda's new license plates plans to crank out up to a million of them next year. Officials from the Intelligent Transport Monitoring System, or ITMS, announced this target at an event in Kampala. They handed out a commemorative plate to a motorcycle taxi rider, marking the two hundred thousand and twenty-sixth plate issued. The firm stated it will end the current year with three hundred thousand first-time registrations completed nationwide.
A boda boda driver who got the milestone plate said he appreciates the faster service and feels more secure now. The head of Spiro Uganda, Bruce Mucunguzi, noted that teamwork between different groups has made the process better for vehicle owners. He mentioned working with the...
