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Entertainment News 28 July 2026

Nation Media Group Uganda Reopens After Month-Long Shutdown

Nation Media Group Uganda (NMG-U) has announced the resumption of its operations after a shutdown that silenced its television, radio, and print platforms for over a month. The reopening follows extensive negotiations and a change in ownership. Source: https://www.howwe.ug/news/entertainment/43388/ntv-daily-monitor-back-as-nation-media-resumes-operations

Source: Howwe Entertainment
  • NMG-U
  • NTV Uganda
  • Daily Monitor

Politics 28 July 2026

Minister Nameere Accused of UGX 150 Million Debt at Anti-Corruption Rally

During an anti-corruption rally in Masaka City, a local woman publicly accused State Minister Justine Nameere of failing to pay her 150 million Ugandan Shillings for coffee seedlings. Minister Nameere denied the claims, while another minister pledged to seek presidential intervention for resolution. Source: https://www.howwe.ug/news/entertainment/43386/masaka-woman-accuses-minister-justine-nameere-of-failing-to-pay-ugx-150-million

Source: Howwe Entertainment
  • justine nameere
  • masaka
  • uganda

Politics 28 July 2026

Kyebando Polling Station Chaos: Supporters Clash, Military Deployed

Voting at St Paul Primary School in Kyebando, Kampala, was disrupted when supporters of rival Local Council I chairperson candidates clashed over access. The military was called in to restore order after incumbent candidate's supporters allegedly blocked others from entering the polling station. Source: https://observer.ug/news/stampede-at-kyebando-polling-station-as-rival-candidates-supporters-clash-over-access

Source: The Observer (Uganda)
  • Kyebando
  • LCI elections
  • election violence

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Nation Media Group Uganda (NMG-U) has announced the resumption of its operations after a shutdown that silenced its television, radio, and print platforms for over a month. The reopening follows extensive negotiations and a change in ownership. Source: https://www.howwe.ug/news/entertainment/43388/ntv-daily-monitor-back-as-nation-media-resumes-operations

Politics

Politics

During an anti-corruption rally in Masaka City, a local woman publicly accused State Minister Justine Nameere of failing to pay her 150 million Ugandan Shillings for coffee seedlings. Minister Nameere denied the claims, while another minister pledged to seek presidential intervention for resolution. Source: https://www.howwe.ug/news/entertainment/43386/masaka-woman-accuses-minister-justine-nameere-of-failing-to-pay-ugx-150-million

Technology

Technology

After weeks under mlitary siege, Daily Monitor and NTV prepare to reopen. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/govt-reopens-ntv-uganda-daily-monitor-one-month-after-closure-5539624

music

music

Veteran artist Mesach Semakula is urging contemporary Ugandan musicians to prioritize producing high-quality, timeless music, citing the renewed popularity of classic hits on platforms like TikTok as evidence of enduring appeal. Source: https://www.howwe.ug/news/entertainment/43381/mesach-semakula-urges-artists-to-focus-on-quality-music