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music 23 July 2026

Rickman's New Album "Yatula" Heavily Influenced by Girlfriend Gia Nina

Ugandan artist Rickman Manrick has announced his upcoming nine-track album, "Yatula," stating that his current relationship with dancer Gia Nina is the primary inspiration behind the project. The album will feature collaborations with notable artists like Lydia Jazmine and Lilian Mbabazi. Source: https://www.howwe.ug/news/entertainment/43365/rickman-says-new-album-yatula-is-inspired-by-his-love-for-gia-nina

Source: Howwe Entertainment
  • rickman
  • gia nina
  • yatula

news 23 July 2026

URC Boss Kajuna Summoned by Police Over Missing Shs 220 Billion Wagons

Parliament has ordered Uganda Railways Corporation (URC) Managing Director Benon Kajuna to report to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (CID) following the unexplained disappearance of 394 railway wagons valued at over Shs 220 billion. The directive comes after the physical infrastructure committee expressed dissatisfaction with URC's handling of the missing assets. Source: https://observer.ug/news/uganda-railways-boss-kajuna-on-spot-as-394-wagons-worth-shs-220bn-disappear

Source: The Observer (Uganda)
  • uganda railways corporation
  • benon kajuna
  • missing wagons

Entertainment News 23 July 2026

Irene Namatovu: Motherhood Transcends Biological Ties

Ugandan singer Irene Namatovu has shared her fulfilling experiences raising children who are not her biological offspring, advocating for women to embrace motherhood beyond blood relations. Source: https://www.howwe.ug/news/entertainment/43363/i-have-no-problem-raising-other-peoples-children-irene-namatovu

Source: Howwe Entertainment
  • irene namatovu
  • motherhood
  • family

government 23 July 2026

Uganda Mandates Monthly National Cleaning Day to Boost Sanitation

The Ugandan government has instituted the last Saturday of every month as a mandatory National Cleaning Day, requiring citizens to participate in community clean-up efforts from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM to combat disease and improve public health. Source: https://observer.ug/news/uganda-declares-mandatory-national-cleaning-day

Source: The Observer (Uganda)
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  • uganda
  • sanitation

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Ugandan artist Rickman Manrick has announced his upcoming nine-track album, "Yatula," stating that his current relationship with dancer Gia Nina is the primary inspiration behind the project. The album will feature collaborations with notable artists like Lydia Jazmine and Lilian Mbabazi. Source: https://www.howwe.ug/news/entertainment/43365/rickman-says-new-album-yatula-is-inspired-by-his-love-for-gia-nina

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Parliament has ordered Uganda Railways Corporation (URC) Managing Director Benon Kajuna to report to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (CID) following the unexplained disappearance of 394 railway wagons valued at over Shs 220 billion. The directive comes after the physical infrastructure committee expressed dissatisfaction with URC's handling of the missing assets. Source: https://observer.ug/news/uganda-railways-boss-kajuna-on-spot-as-394-wagons-worth-shs-220bn-disappear

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Ugandan singer Irene Namatovu has shared her fulfilling experiences raising children who are not her biological offspring, advocating for women to embrace motherhood beyond blood relations. Source: https://www.howwe.ug/news/entertainment/43363/i-have-no-problem-raising-other-peoples-children-irene-namatovu

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The Ugandan government has instituted the last Saturday of every month as a mandatory National Cleaning Day, requiring citizens to participate in community clean-up efforts from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM to combat disease and improve public health. Source: https://observer.ug/news/uganda-declares-mandatory-national-cleaning-day