Tag: Cultural heritage

Tooro Succession Dispute Deepens as Ababiito Declare New King

The dispute now places Tooro at a delicate crossroads between customary authority and Uganda’s legal framework. Omusuuga Kamurasi has called for respect for tradition and the law, while President Museveni has called for peace and unity among the Batooro.

U.S. Announces More Than $150 Million in Support at Pacific Islands Forum

International

On commercial diplomacy, the United States is shifting assistance toward private-sector-led growth, including efforts with Australia, Japan, New Zealand and Taiwan to connect every Pacific Islands Forum country to a trusted undersea cable network. A second Pacific Investment Summit is scheduled to be hosted in early 2027.

National News

DNA Results Confirm Only Four of Paul Kafeero’s Alleged...

The DNA testing process was conducted by government forensic experts and overseen by Minister Balaam Barugahara. Also present during the release of the results were the Police Forensic Directorate and the Government Analytical Laboratory, including Director Andrew Mubiru and Kepher Kuchana Kateu.

Lifestyle

Minister Adoa Roots for Unity among Ateker People

The Ateker people, who reside across several East African countries, including Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Sudan, have long shared linguistic and cultural ties.

Entertainment

How Music and Arts Have Shaped Ugandans’ Lives Since...

The Kampala Art exhibition has become a premier platform for showcasing contemporary Ugandan art.

Tourism

Ateker Museum Set to Unveil the 2024 Cultural Night

The Ateker museum is not only home of cultural nights but also museum tours, oral and intangible heritage, cultural classes for students, cultural photoshoots, cultural shops, and research at a pocket-friendly cost.

Tourism

Rwenzori 3rd Theluji Festival to Boost Trade, Investment Opportunities...

The festival aims to attract both local and international tourists, showcasing the rich cultural traditions and natural beauty of Kasese. With support from key stakeholders such as Uganda Wildlife and the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities.

Lifestyle

First Ever Kampala Mpororo Connect Set to Revive Mpororo...

It is unfortunate that culture and tradition are not well kept because they are passed on by word of mouth; therefore, they will phase out if not revived and preserved through cultural heritage.

Tourism

SOROTI MUSEUM: Preserving the Rich Cultural Heritage of Teso...

Teso Museum is a vital institution for the preservation and promotion of Teso culture, providing a valuable resource for education, research, and cultural exchange.