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Angelique Kidjo to become first African musician to get Hollywood star

"Angelique Kidjo's extraordinary artistry and global influence have inspired audiences across generations and continents," Hollywood Walk of Fame producer Ana Martinez said in a news release.

The Fence Vs Friendship

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Who benefits from dancing children?

At Wembly Mo Foundation, the children are grouped according to age, experience and ability. Training covers choreography, physical fitness, teamwork, discipline, confidence and stage presence. Parents are considered important partners in decision-making and are consulted on major performances, travel, media appearances and school-related matters. 

Healing in times of women

At the end, the exhibition doesn’t pretend pain is over. Instead, it shows the work of healing: letting go, resting, and remembering.

Alex Mukulu: Famous Quotes

 There will be a public viewing of his body on Tuesday August 18, 2026 at the National Theatre, starting at 2pm. Mukulu will be buried on Thursday at a venue yet to be announced by his family. 

Where should a mirror be placed within the room?

The most important aspect is to consider what the mirror will reflect. A mirror should ideally reflect something beautiful, useful or visually interesting—not clutter or an unattractive feature like a bland wall.

Creator Academy seeks to equip Uganda’s producers with skills

Moise Chitwara, founder of the academy, says the idea grew out of his experience working in music licensing and exploring markets beyond Uganda.

Celebrating stories, ideas, voices as Kampala writes LitFest returns

This year’s theme, ‘Where Stories Begin: The Imaginary and the Art of Possibility’, focuses on how ideas are born, how fiction and fact blur, and how African writers are imagining new futures through their work.

Actress Hayden Panettiere dead at 36

Panettiere had also spoken openly about the pressures of being a child star, as well as her experiences with addiction and recovery, in her memoir This Is Me: A Reckoning.

Online Church: @Our Lady of Africa Church Mbuya today, August 16, 2026

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Online Church: @St Francis Chapel Makerere today, August 16, 2026

The Christian Mind | Rev. Canon Dr. John Senyonyi

Online Church: @Watoto Church Today - August 16, 2026

Empowered to Rebuild | Week 1: Carry God’s Heart | Ps. Eddie Mwesigye

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Why I accepted God’s call to become a Bishop — Pastor Patience Rwabwogo

Pastor Patience Rwabwogo said she gave her life to Christ at the age of 11 and has experienced the immense value of knowing God from a young age. She says that whenever young people discover God’s purpose early, they avoid many of the mistakes and painful detours that often come later in life. 

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Security probes new cult in Western Uganda

The yet-to-be-completed structure boasts of a huge hall that can accommodate nearly 1,000 people and numerous rooms (supposedly office space) at the back. There is a lone, larger-than-normal tomb behind the structure, also in unkempt environs.“To make matters worse, one must hand over their possessions, land and remain with nothing. So, when you join them, all you have goes to the group,” he says, explaining that he doesn’t know the procedures they follow to take possession of members’ assets.

Nearly 1,000 Jinja city older persons set for sh75,000 SAGE payout

The five-day exercise will commence in Jinja City Northern Division, with beneficiaries drawn from the seven wards of Kibibi, Namizi, Kabowa-Kampala and Kabowa trading centre, including Buyala A, B and C, all located in Budondo.

City bar ignores judge’s order on noise pollution

On February 19, 2026, Justice Bonny Isaac Teko allowed the bar to operate but gave it six months within which it should maintain NEMA directives of ensuring permissible noise levels and installing soundproof materials. However, two weeks to the end of the six-month grace period given by Justice Teko (scheduled to end on August 18), NEMA inspectors last weekend found that Aurous bar had ignored the judge’s directives.

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Inside First Daughter Pastor Patience Rwabwogo’s ordination as Bishop

The consecration of Pastor Patience, also First Daughter, is scheduled for August 23 and will coincide with the 20th anniversary celebrations of the CNC, which is located in the Kampala city suburb of Luzira. “The year began with the assurance from Luke 1:37 that ‘nothing will be impossible with God,’ and we have watched that promise unfold before our eyes,” Patience said.

Religious leaders challenged to champion fight against poverty

“I am here to urge faith leaders to balance prayer with practical action, championing economic initiatives, and preserving freedom of worship. Utilise the idle land at your churches and mosques to improve your livelihoods," Seku said before rallying the religious leaders to preach messages that empower people to fight poverty.

Museveni calls for preservation of cultural traditions, moderation in bride price

The President made the remarks on Saturday 1st August 2026 during the Okuhingira ceremony of Kisha Isabel Byanjeru Kaboyo, daughter of the Minister of State for Luweero Triangle and Rwenzori Region, Hon. Alice Kaboyo, at Kakyeera in Kiruhura District.

Catholic Church in Uganda gets 42 new priests, 32 deacons

The bishops ordained the priests and deacons in procedures, including making promises of obedience to their bishops and their successors, along with a commitment to celibacy and the lifelong prayer of the Liturgy of the Hours.