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From Kawempe to Mbale, B’raka takes over Mbale

At the beginning of the year, Joshua Baraka came under fire from fellow artists. Most of them argued that he has managed to do as many things outside Uganda, in Kenya and Nigeria, but does anyone know who Baraka is, if he staged a show in Arua. As they always say, be careful of what […] The post From Kawempe to Mbale, B’raka takes over Mbale first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, v

Sqoop Uganda · 14 Sept 2026

Joshua Baraka Gives Mbale a Night to Remember

There is a particular kind of inspiration in watching Joshua Baraka command a stage, as an entire crowd sings back word for word to his songs. It is the kind of moment that makes you pause and consider just how far the young Ugandan has come. Before 2023, little was known about the singer who […] The post Joshua Baraka Gives Mbale a Night to Remember appeared first on SoftPower News.

SoftPower News · 13 Sept 2026

Joshua Baraka takes B’rakaland EA journey to Mbale

Music star Joshua Baraka is taking his B’rakaland EA journey to Eastern Uganda this weekend, with Mbale next on the itinerary as he continues taking his music and personal story to audiences across the country. Baraka will perform at Bandali Lounge in Mbale on Saturday, September 12, following stops in Northern Uganda and West Nile, […] The post Joshua Baraka takes B’rakaland EA journey to Mbale first appeared on Sqo

Sqoop Uganda · 11 Sept 2026

Lands minister blasts government officials over fake land title racket

MBALE — The state minister for lands, Harriet Ntabazi, has intensified her campaign against officials she accuses of running a fraudulent land-titling racket, using a regional workshop in Mbale to warn government workers that action will be taken against those who grab or encroach on public land. Ntabazi was speaking at a stakeholders’ workshop on […] The post Lands minister blasts government officials over fake land

Watchdog Uganda · 11 Sept 2026

United Bank for Africa ordered to pay customer Shs 128m over fraudulent withdrawal

The High court in Mbale has ordered United Bank for Africa (UBA) Limited to pay more than Shs 128 million to a Ugandan man whose compensation for injuries sustained while working in Afghanistan was fraudulently withdrawn from an account opened in his name by an impostor. Justice Farouq Lubega ordered UBA to pay Michael Wilson […] The post United Bank for Africa ordered to pay customer Shs 128m over fraudulent withdra

The Observer · 9 Sept 2026

Ssuna Ben, Spice Diana to headline World Tourism Day celebrations in Mbale

Ugandan entertainers Ssuna Ben, Spice Diana, Fik Fameica and Ykee Benda are set to headline the national celebrations for World Tourism Day 2026, which will be held in Mbale City on September 27. The Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities announced the entertainment line-up as preparations gather pace for the celebrations, which will combine tourism, […] The post Ssuna Ben, Spice Diana to headline World Touris

Sqoop Uganda · 4 Sept 2026

Busia residents appeal to gov’t over insecticide-resistant bedbugs

Residents of Busia Municipality have appealed to the government to intervene in a persistent bedbug infestation that they say is resistant to conventional insecticide sprays available on the local market. The most affected areas include Mbale Kidogo, Solo B and Mawero villages in the municipality’s Eastern and Western divisions, where residents say they have sprayed […] The post Busia residents appeal to gov’t over i

The Observer · 3 Sept 2026

Over 100 patients sent to Mbale after blood shortage hits Bududa

Mbale, Uganda | URN | More than 150 patients were referred from Bududa District to Mbale Regional Referral Hospital in the 2025/2026 financial year because of inadequate blood supplies, according to the District Health Officer. The shortage is reflected in the district’s request to the Mbale Regional Blood Bank. Bududa requested 6,000 units of blood … The post Over 100 patients sent to Mbale after blood shortage hits

The Independent Uganda · 2 Sept 2026

Bugisu Cultural Institution partners with OWC, deploys UBOS tablets in major coffee survey

Mbale, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | The Bugisu Cultural Institution has, in partnership with Operation Wealth Creation (OWC) embarked on a rapid assessment of the Arabica coffee situation on the foothills of Mount Elgon. This is aimed at generating baseline data for the preparation of a strategic investment plan for the sub-region’s main traditional … The post Bugisu Cultural Institution partners with OWC, deploys U

The Independent Uganda · 30 Aug 2026

Mbale City fined Shs 10m, ordered to reinstate medical officer

The High court in Mbale has ordered Mbale City Local Government to reinstate Dr Yassin Makonje to his duties at Namatala Health Centre IV, after ruling that the disciplinary action taken against him was unlawful and violated his right to a fair hearing. Justice Farouq Lubega also awarded Makonje Shs 10 million in general damages […] The post Mbale City fined Shs 10m, ordered to reinstate medical officer appeared firs

The Observer · 26 Aug 2026