Sylvia Owori, the chief organiser of the Uganda One Festival, has said the event has significantly boosted Uganda’s arts and creative industry by creating space for creatives to reconnect, collaborate and learn from one another. Owori made the remarks at Kololo Airstrip during the Uganda One Festival last week, an event that brought together artists,…
In an era when global influences, social media and modern lifestyles are steadily reshaping children’s values, the Ekisakaate kya Nnabagereka has positioned itself as a cultural anchor for young people in Buganda. Founded by the Nnabagereka of Buganda, Sylvia Nagginda Luswata, the annual children’s camp was established to equip learners with cultural knowledge and moral…
The government will on January 9 introduce a national copyright management system aimed at streamlining Uganda’s arts and creative sector and promoting professionalism among artists. The system will regulate the production and distribution of music and film, with a focus on curbing what authorities describe as immoral content. The minister of state for Gender and…
Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II has warned Ugandans against engaging in political violence as the country prepares for the 2026 general elections, saying the trend is eroding democratic values and undermining civilisation. In his Christmas and New Year message, read on his behalf by Buganda’s minister for information, Israel Kitooke, at Bulange in Mengo, the…
The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, in partnership with Operation Wealth Creation (OWC), has launched a nationwide creative and cultural initiative dubbed the “Uganda One Festival,” slated for January 8 and 9, 2026. The national festival is expected to bring together thousands of creatives, performers, entrepreneurs, innovators and cultural leaders from across the…
Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga has defended the delay in completing the reconstruction of the Kasubi Royal Tombs, saying the work required strict adherence to cultural rituals and customs essential to preserving Buganda’s heritage. He added that the kingdom had also prioritised the social services of Kabaka’s subjects during the restoration period. Mayiga, who toured the…
Buganda has pledged to strengthen efforts to improve child health and welfare across its counties through a new partnership with UNICEF. Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga announced the collaboration during the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with UNICEF at Bulange, Mengo today. “We have agreed to work with our friends from UNICEF to improve…
Kabaka Ronald Mutebi has praised Buganda’s clan chiefs for their pivotal role in safeguarding the kingdom’s cultural values and heritage. His remarks were delivered in a statement read by the Buganda Kingdom’s First Deputy Katikkiro, Prof Twaha Kaawaase, at Mengo during the closing of the annual Bataka workshop themed “Amaka ye mmererezo yobuntu” (Families are…
Archbishop Paul Ssemogerere has urged parents to prioritise time with their children to lay a strong foundation for the future of Buganda and Uganda. Speaking at a workshop of Buganda clan heads in Mengo, Ssemogerere, represented by Vicar General Monsignor Gerald Kalumba, said many families are on the verge of collapse because parents have not…
The Algerian delegation at the Afro-Arab Congress has urged African youth to promote their nations by wearing traditional clothing, stressing that this practice will strengthen cultural heritage and promote social integration across the continent. Benturki Aisha, leader of the 11-member delegation told Bbeg Media at Hotel Africana in Kampala that they were proud to be…
Cultural activisists from community groups, government, universities, and local communities have called for the preservation of Uganda’s intangible cultural heritage. The call was made at a national dialogue organized by the Cross-Cultural Foundation of Uganda (CCFU) with support from UNESCO. The major focus of debate was the UNESCO 2003 Convention, which Uganda joined in 2009….
The Cross-Cultural Foundation of Uganda (CCFU), has appreciated the socio-economic contribution played by Uganda’s indigenous minority groups. This appreciation was revealed as Uganda joined the rest of the world to mark the 2025 International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. The function at Ndere Centre brought together stakeholders from government, civil society, and Indigenous Minority…
Leshan Kenogo, a panel moderator at the Ngalabi Film Festival, has called on the government to increase funding for the film and arts sector to empower young people who are using film and drama to drive social change in their communities. Speaking to Bbeg Media during the 9th Ngalabi East African Short Film Festival, Kenogo…
Archbishop Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu has called upon Ugandans to fundraise for the 9th East African Revival Convention, which will take place in Kabale. Shs 710 million is needed for the convention. The convention aims to promote reconciliation, forgiveness, love, repentance, hard work, and health among revivalists. “As we celebrate the upcoming event in Kigezi sub…
Prince Kassim Nakibinge, the titular leader of the Muslim faith in Uganda, has condemned the sale of clan land and assets by some clan leaders, warning that such actions could lead to poverty and erode Buganda’s cultural heritage. Speaking at a fundraising dinner for Kibuuka Omumbale, “the Warrior” of the Ndiga clan, at Hotel Africana…
The Cross-Cultural Foundation of Uganda (CCFU) has called for the integration of cultural heritage and indigenous knowledge into Uganda’s Wildlife Management Policy 2025. During a national stakeholders dialogue at Onomo Hotel today, CCFU highlighted gaps in the 2014 Wildlife Policy, noting the limited recognition of cultural leaders, heritage sites, and community-based conservation practices. The dialogue…
Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, who has died aged 87, was a titan of modern African literature – a storyteller who refused to be bound by jail, exile and illness. His work spanned roughly six decades, primarily documenting the transformation of his country, Kenya, from a colonial subject to a democracy. Ngũgĩ was tipped to win the…
Maria Lugira, an African traditional singer, has big dreams. In the last two years post she has been working with school pupils and youth in communities in Uganda, and this has helped her gain invaluable experience. She has trained school choirs and other young people in African traditional music. The 24-year-old was born in Masaka…
