In the exhibition, Unknown Occupant, the artist works with symbolism to explore the tension between visibility and anonymity that we grapple with as humans Kampala, Uganda | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | John Baptist Sekubulwa’s new solo show at the Naguru Summit Residences is about the ambiguity of life …
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Kampala, Uganda | URN | The government has increased the budget for education, skills development, and sports in the 2026/27 financial year, with a small upward adjustment from the previous allocation. Currently, primary classroom teachers earn a minimum of 499,684 shillings per month regardless of their qualification, while secondary classroom …
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Pilsner celebrates the Bold Spirit of the East at 5th Kadodi Karnival Kampala, Uganda | ENTERTAINMENT | The rhythmic pulse of Kadodi drums echoed through the UMA Showgrounds as the 5th edition of the Kadodi Karnival took place on Saturday. Under the theme of “Innovating Tradition”, the grounds became …
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Kampala, Uganda | ENTERTAINMENT CORRESPONDENT | Linus’ Tattoo Studio on Bukoto Street was buzzing on Wednesday afternoon as Smirnoff hosted a party preview for Etania’s upcoming headline show, “Becoming the Life of the Party” set for Saturday, April 4th, at the Lugogo Hockey Grounds. The event mirrored Etania’s own signature …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Get ready to feel the buzz, because Smirnoff is cranking up the party dial for Etania’s debut headliner moment. The brand has announced its support for her highly anticipated debut show, “Becoming The Life of the Party”, which is slated for April 4th at the …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 1,000 secondary school students participated in a menstrual health demystification campaign that used expressive arts to challenge stigma and normalize menstruation as a natural part of life. The initiative, spearheaded by Reach A Hand Uganda (RAHU), a youth-focused health rights organization, leveraged edutainment …
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The Norval Sovereign African Art Prize aims to support leading artists ART | AGENCIES | Ugandan artist Collin Sekajugo has been shortlisted among finalists for the 2025 Norval Sovereign African Art Prize. The Norval Foundation and The Sovereign Art Foundation (SAF) on Jan.10 revealed the names of 29 artists shortlisted as …
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Young, tech-savvy individuals are at forefront of local and international projects COMMENT | RONNY KAHUMA | The graphic design industry in Uganda is experiencing a vibrant transformation, evolving from a niche profession into a vital component of the nation’s creative economy. A growing appreciation for visual aesthetics and the increasing …
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Tales from Sudan Exhibition interrogates Sudan’s rich and diverse culture while fostering dialogue and challenging perceptions about this North African Country. ART | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | Sudanese artists are no stranger to the Uganda Contemporary art scene. In the early 2000s, a group of Sudanese artists came to Uganda after their …
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Prints of the artist’s artwork on showcase delved into the subject of an artist who crossed boundaries of artistic practice but still avoided the radical feminist narrative ART | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | The memory of Maria Naita, a renown sculptress and painter of her time, still lives on. A recent multi-disciplinary …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
