Jailed Rwenzururu King Charles Wesley Mumbere appeared at Jinja Magistrates Court for mention of his case where he was informed he faces 11 more charges including terrorism, aggravated robbery, murder and attempted murder. Mumbere was arrested soon after the recent Kasese clashes where up to 100 civilians and police officers were killed. His lawyer Caleb …
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She has dressed Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o and Uganda’s chess Woman Candidate Master Phiona Mutesi for the premiere of ‘Queen of Katwe’. She has also designed several Miss Uganda and Miss Tourism contestants among others. Yet Brenda Niwagaba Maraka, who is undoubtedly among Uganda’s top fashion designers, describes herself as …
Read More »When Anne Kansiime dropped a ‘bombshell’
Ugandan entertainer, comedian, and actress Anne Kansiime posted news Monday on her website and facebook page, “Anne Kansiime changes managment” that created excitement online. THE STATEMENT: Sadly as they say, even good things must come to an end. And as for you Mr Johnson Mujungu the mukiga normad destined to conquer the …
Read More »Mumbere back in court Tuesday
Jailed Rwenzururu King Charles Wesley Mumbere will reappear at Jinja Magistrates Court for mention of his case. Mumbere was last month charged with murder of a Police Constable Godfrey Kasimba, and remanded as investigations into his case continue. He appeared before Chief Magistrate John Francis Kaggwa who could not record his …
Read More »VIDEO: Kasese MPs hit back at ICC Registrar
VIDEO: Legislators from the restive Kasese district have hit back at the International Criminal Court – urging the institution to consider the merit in their petition rather than clinging on the red tape that must be followed in filing cases to the global judicial body. The legislators were responding to comments …
Read More »VIDEO: Who is Winnie Byanyima?
VIDEO: Who is Winnie Byanyima? How would one describe her political career?…. One would say she was born in the Democratic Party, baptized in the NRM and confirmed in the Forum for Democratic Change FDC. NBS’ Isabella Tugume looks at the story behind Eng. Winnie Byanyima, the Ugandan Executive Director of …
Read More »VIDEO: Does Byanyima stand a chance in presidential race?
VIDEO: Winnie Byanyima’s declaration that she would stand for the country’s presidency if she is endorsed by FDC has met a lot of criticism. Though most Ugandans believe that she has the right qualities to lead this country, many say taking the mantle from her husband Dr. Kiiza Besigye, would be …
Read More »VIDEO: Minister Kyambadde, MPs clash over illegal Chinese traders
VIDEO: Today was supposed to be the last day for the final exit of Chinese traders operating illegally in the central business district, until government extended the deadline. Unaware of the government extension, angry legislators sitting on the parliamentary committee of trade clashed with the Trade minister Amelia Kyambadde demanding to know …
Read More »PICTORIAL: Uganda champions of 7th Inter-Parliamentary Games
Uganda Parliament scoops seven EAC games trophies PICTORIAL: Uganda Parliament sports team on the weekend emerged champions of the 7th East African Inter-Parliamentary Games after victories in football, netball and several individual golds in athletics. In football the legislators defeated Burundi in the final 8-7 on penalties after a goalless draw while in netball Uganda …
Read More »ARTS: Daring return to art roots
Rose Kirumira, Lilian Nabulime, F.X. Naggenda follow their ‘Africanity’ Contemporary visual art in Africa is little known in the West and in Africa itself. It is also undervalued. This writer once selected an abstract painting done by one of Uganda’s finest and did a mini survey on the streets …
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