The TikToker gained popularity through his social media content, attracting a large following with videos that documented aspects of his life and his long battle with illness. The body of popular Ugandan TikToker Timothy Kayanja, commonly known as Jayden, has been repatriated to Uganda ahead of his burial on Thursday. Jayden’s remains were received by […]
One of the deceased, Rev. Sr. Tugumenawe Mary Gorret Kenda, 58, who was attached to Rushoroza Catholic Diocese in Kabale District, died at the scene. The crash occurred at about 2:00pm on Monday in Murutenga Village, Hamurwa sub-county, when a Toyota Noah, registration number UAX 824H, reportedly overturned several times while descending a steep slope. […]
Ainebyoona, a former Daily Monitor health reporter, became a familiar face during the COVID-19 response, regularly providing updates on the pandemic, government interventions and public health measures. Government has reshuffled senior communications officers, with Emmanuel Ainebyoona moving from the Ministry of Health to the Ministry of Works and Transport, while Allan Ssempebwa takes over communications […]
Presenting the draft DWCP III Implementation Plan, Martha Irankunda of the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development said the plan is intended to provide a coordinated, efficient and accountable framework for translating the programme’s commitments into concrete interventions and measurable results. The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, Aggrey […]
In the latest statement, the Bunyoro Kingdom Chief Prince said the Prime Minister had been given an ultimatum to produce a report, apologise and resign. The leadership dispute in Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom has intensified, with Chief Prince (Okwiri) Fred Mugenyi Rucunya signalling imminent changes in the kingdom’s administration as Omukama Rukirabasaija Agutamba Solomon Gafabusa Iguru […]
The deaths of Jayden and Tamale have left colleagues, friends and members of the public mourning two media personalities who had made their mark in Uganda’s media and social media spaces. Uganda’s media fraternity is mourning the death of two prominent media personalities, TikToker Timothy Kayanja, popularly known as Jayden, and Bukedde TV reporter David […]
He maintained that because Oyo was not officially married, Tooro would need clarity on the identity and background of any woman who may have given birth to a purported heir before such a child could be considered for the throne. As succession dispute is gaining flesh over the Tooro Kingdom throne, Senior Journalist Andrew Mwenda […]
Kemigisa further alleged that the security deployment around the Palace had restricted the family’s movement and ability to receive mourners, describing the situation as being under “house arrest.” FORT PORTAL — Tooro Kingdom’s Queen Mother, Her Majesty Best Kemigisa, has appealed to President Yoweri Museveni, the UPDF leadership and those involved in the kingdom’s succession […]
It remains unclear what specific objections the opposing members of the royal family have raised against Kijanangoma’s selection, or whether the Babiito Clan succession committee will reconsider its decision. FORT PORTAL — A fresh succession dispute has erupted in the Tooro Kingdom after sections of the royal family rejected the announcement of Prince Edward Rukidi […]
The naming of Prince Edward Kijanangoma is therefore expected to usher in a new era for the Tooro Kingdom as the Babiito royal family prepares for the formal installation of the next Omukama. Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma has been officially named the next Omukama of Tooro Kingdom, following the death of Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba […]