Veteran Ugandan musician Dan Kazibwe has initiated legal action against fellow artist Michael Mukwaya for alleged copyright violations. Kazibwe, performing under the stage name Raga Dee, filed formal accusations through MDG Law Advocates on July 16, 2025. The dispute centers on Mukwaya's unauthorized remix of the 2004 track titled Nkugguddemu Oyagala Cash. Lawyers claim that Mukwaya, professionally known as Mikie Wine, made minimal modifications while preserving the core elements of the original composition. The remix reportedly appeared on various digital platforms without proper authorization.
Raga Dee secured copyright protection for his original work more than two decades ago and has maintained exclusive performance rights since...
David Beecham Okwere secured the National Resistance Movement candidacy for the Bukedea Constituency after defeating former parliamentarian John Bosco Ikojo in competitive primary elections. Charles Otai, the district returning officer, announced Okwere's victory with 13,651 votes against Ikojo's 13,064 ballots from 32,385 valid votes cast. George Stephen Ekuma received 3,540 votes while Solomon Alfred Isalameje Obwokor earned 2,130 votes in the contest. Officials declared the results at 10:50 PM on July 17, 2025. The lawyer and development worker had spent two years building community support before the elections.
Okwere assisted women's savings cooperatives, delivered laptops to educational institutions, and facilitated the...
City Oilers demolished JKL Dolphins 93-58 at Lugogo Indoor Arena on Friday evening. The defending champions secured their twelfth victory from twenty-two regular season contests. This decisive triumph elevated the team from ninth position to sixth place on the standings. The performance enhances their postseason qualification prospects significantly. Moses Maker dominated with twenty-three points and ten rebounds during the contest.
Benjamin Kawumi contributed nineteen points while Fayed Baale added eighteen for the victorious squad. The Oilers established early control with a 29-19 first quarter advantage. They extended their lead to 53-35 by halftime before completing the thirty-five point rout. Kesseng Kesseng managed sixteen points...
President Yoweri Museveni demanded United Nations Security Council reforms during a virtual African summit on Friday. The Ugandan leader requested at least two permanent seats with veto powers for Africa plus two additional non-permanent positions. Ambassador Adonia Ayebare delivered Museveni's statement to the Committee of Ten gathering. Sierra Leone President Julius Maada Bio coordinated the meeting with leaders from Kenya, Equatorial Guinea, Libya, Namibia and Zambia. Ministers represented Algeria, Congo Republic and Senegal at the session.
The Committee of Ten has championed African representation since 2005 through the Common African Position framework. Museveni highlighted historical discrimination against the continent when...
Uganda ceremonially commenced the African Nations Championship 2024 at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds on Friday. The nation partners with Kenya and Tanzania to host this continental football tournament. President Yoweri Museveni addressed attendees about sports development and regional unity. First Lady Janet Museveni emphasized the tournament's significance for national progress. East African Community officials praised the collaborative hosting arrangement.
President Museveni highlighted sports infrastructure improvements under his administration. He referenced facilities like Nakivubo and Hoima stadiums under development. The First Lady described the event as opening fresh opportunities for Uganda. She welcomed international teams from...
Mary Paula Turyahikayo secured the National Resistance Movement flag bearer position for Rukungiri District Woman Member of Parliament seat during the 2026 elections. The former Rubabbo County representative from the tenth Parliament defeated her competitors in primaries conducted on July 17, 2025. Right Mwongyera, the district NRM Elections Officer, announced her victory on Friday evening at 8:50 PM. Turyahikayo garnered 46,512 votes, representing 52.6 percent of ballots cast during the competitive race. Her closest rival, Medius Natukunda Kaharata, received 34,961 votes or 39.5 percent of the total.
The remaining candidates performed poorly against the frontrunners in the contest. Innocent Kashobera Enyaangi placed third with 3,172...
Victor Mugarura, a first-year agriculture student at Kabale University, died by suicide on July 24, 2025. The 22-year-old hanged himself at his residence in Hamurara cell after missing semester examinations. Elly Maate from Kigezi Regional Police confirmed the tragic incident. Financial difficulties prevented Mugarura from paying university fees, which blocked his access to final assessments. The young man pursued a Bachelor of Agriculture and Land Use Management degree.
Family members discovered the body after searching for him throughout the day. Mugarura had taken his mother's mobile phone before disappearing from their home. His sister found him hanging above his bed when she traced the ringing device to his room. Police officers...
Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited directors selected Eng. Richard Matsiko as Acting Chief Executive Officer during their July 24, 2025, board meeting. Joshua Karamagi stepped down from his leadership position after submitting his resignation letter. The board accepted his departure and thanked him for his service during his tenure. Board Chairman Kwame Ejalou praised Karamagi's contributions to the company's development. Ejalou congratulated Matsiko on his new appointment and wished him success.
Karamagi brought more than twenty years of energy and finance sector experience to UETCL when he joined as CEO in 2021. His leadership guided major infrastructure improvements, enhanced financial stability, and expanded Uganda's...
A cholera epidemic has claimed four lives in Amuru district, with Elegu Town experiencing the most severe impact along the border region. District health officer Dr. Alfred Okello reports an extraordinary increase in cases affecting the area. Bibia Health Center has successfully treated and released more than 90 patients who contracted the waterborne disease. The Uganda Virus Research Institute confirmed the outbreak through laboratory testing earlier this month. This represents an unprecedented surge in cholera infections for the district.
Poor sanitation practices have accelerated transmission rates throughout Elegu Town. Residents continue depositing human waste into open drainage systems and residential compounds. Contaminated...
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