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Entertainment News 25 March 2026

Hatmah Nalugwa: Marriage Was Happiest When Husband Worked Abroad

Former media personality Hatmah Nalugwa has shared that the most joyful period in her marriage occurred while her husband was working overseas, allowing her greater independence and happiness. She offered advice to young women on fostering respect and love in relationships amid mixed public reactions. Source: https://www.howwe.ug/news/entertainment/42690/i-enjoyed-marriage-more-when-my-husband-was-abroad-hatmah-nalugwa

Source: Howwe Entertainment
  • hatmah nalugwa
  • marriage
  • personal story

Politics 25 March 2026

Rwanda-DRC Tensions Flare Over Alleged Hotel Security Clash in Washington

Diplomatic friction between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo has intensified after the DRC accused Rwandan agents of trying to enter First Lady Denise Nyakeru Tshisekedi's hotel room in Washington, D.C., during her U.S. visit. Rwanda rejected the claims, calling them a distortion of a minor hallway encounter amid ongoing rebel conflicts in eastern DRC. Source: https://observer.ug/news/tensions-rise-between-rwanda-and-drc-over-hotel-security-incident-in-us

Source: The Observer (Uganda)
  • rwanda
  • drc
  • m23

Politics 25 March 2026

Parliament's PAC Grills Kira Municipality on Slow PDM Fund Recovery

Uganda's Public Accounts Committee (Local Government) has criticized Kira Municipality officials for failing to recover Parish Development Model (PDM) funds, raising fears of repeating past program failures like the Youth Livelihood Programme. The committee demanded detailed recovery reports amid low repayment rates from disbursed billions. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4311/pac-faults-kira-municipality-over-poor-recovery-pdm-funds

Source: Parliament of Uganda
  • pdm
  • parliament
  • kira-municipality

Politics 25 March 2026

Parliament's Trade Committee Flags Gaps in Ministry's 2026/2027 Policy Statement

Uganda's Committee on Trade, Tourism and Industry has criticized the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives for submitting an incomplete Ministerial Policy Statement for FY 2026/2027, citing violations of legal requirements. The committee demanded revisions after identifying missing reports and discrepancies during a meeting on March 25, 2026. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4310/trade-committee-raises-alarm-over-ministrys-policy-statement

Source: Parliament of Uganda
  • parliament
  • trade committee
  • ministerial policy

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Former media personality Hatmah Nalugwa has shared that the most joyful period in her marriage occurred while her husband was working overseas, allowing her greater independence and happiness. She offered advice to young women on fostering respect and love in relationships amid mixed public reactions. Source: https://www.howwe.ug/news/entertainment/42690/i-enjoyed-marriage-more-when-my-husband-was-abroad-hatmah-nalugwa

Politics

Politics

Diplomatic friction between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo has intensified after the DRC accused Rwandan agents of trying to enter First Lady Denise Nyakeru Tshisekedi's hotel room in Washington, D.C., during her U.S. visit. Rwanda rejected the claims, calling them a distortion of a minor hallway encounter amid ongoing rebel conflicts in eastern DRC. Source: https://observer.ug/news/tensions-rise-between-rwanda-and-drc-over-hotel-security-incident-in-us

Health

Health

Health experts and advocacy groups in Uganda are pressing for a government ban on industrially produced trans fats due to their role in surging cardiovascular disease cases. They highlight the need for stricter regulations and affordable healthy alternatives to curb the epidemic. Source: https://observer.ug/news/nutritionists-push-for-ban-on-industrial-trans-fats-as-heart-disease-cases-soar

environment

environment

Millions of Ugandans rely on charcoal for cooking, fueling an informal economy but driving massive forest destruction and health hazards from indoor pollution. Recent policy efforts and a national dialogue seek a balanced shift to cleaner energy without harming livelihoods. Source: https://observer.ug/news/can-uganda-balance-energy-needs-health-and-forest-conservation