https://www.mpabeat.com/news National breaking headlines, regional reports, politics, culture, and music journalism across Uganda and East Africa. en-ug Mon, 14 Sep 2026 02:53:33 GMT https://www.mpabeat.com/news/uganda-mps-benchmark-kenya-railways-for-2026-cargo-1n8gvh https://www.mpabeat.com/news/uganda-mps-benchmark-kenya-railways-for-2026-cargo-1n8gvh Sun, 13 Sep 2026 23:36:35 GMT Uganda Industry News Uganda's Parliament and Works Ministry staff visited Kenya's Naivasha ICD to study cargo evacuation and transhipment. The benchmarking aims to boost Uganda's railway development and Northern Corridor efficiency. https://www.mpabeat.com/news/gen-muhoozi-kainerugaba-lists-5-people-he-fears-on-earth-3a39nz https://www.mpabeat.com/news/gen-muhoozi-kainerugaba-lists-5-people-he-fears-on-earth-3a39nz Sun, 13 Sep 2026 23:24:56 GMT Uganda Industry News Uganda's CDF Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba reveals he fears God, Museveni, Janet, Saleh and Kagame. His transformative leadership reshapes Uganda ahead of 2026. https://www.mpabeat.com/news/balaam-meets-new-tooro-omukama-after-karambi-rituals-nq5xaf https://www.mpabeat.com/news/balaam-meets-new-tooro-omukama-after-karambi-rituals-nq5xaf Sun, 13 Sep 2026 23:08:24 GMT Uganda Industry News Minister Balaam Barugahara met the new Tooro Omukama Edward Kijanangoma Rukiidi after burial rituals at Karambi. Known for humility and hands-on leadership, he continues to champion ordinary Ugandans. https://www.mpabeat.com/news/dr-cephcoh-the-fearless-tiktok-voice-redefining-uganda-s-entertainment-industry-rjx8mq https://www.mpabeat.com/news/dr-cephcoh-the-fearless-tiktok-voice-redefining-uganda-s-entertainment-industry-rjx8mq Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:28:19 GMT Celebrity & Entertainment Dr Cephcoh is shaking up Uganda's entertainment scene with fearless TikTok commentary. Discover how he's redefining the industry in 2026. https://www.mpabeat.com/news/tooro-burial-ritual-9-coffee-beans-leopard-skin-uc7nl3 https://www.mpabeat.com/news/tooro-burial-ritual-9-coffee-beans-leopard-skin-uc7nl3 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:05:01 GMT Celebrity & Entertainment King Oyo's burial rites reveal ancient Luo-Bito traditions binding Tooro and Acholi. Prince Edward Kijanangoma performed the sacred coffee bean ritual. https://www.mpabeat.com/news/dr-cephcoh-the-fearless-tiktok-voice-redefining-uganda-s-entertainment-industry-rlzc9g https://www.mpabeat.com/news/dr-cephcoh-the-fearless-tiktok-voice-redefining-uganda-s-entertainment-industry-rlzc9g Sun, 13 Sep 2026 06:16:32 GMT Celebrity & Entertainment Dr Cephcoh is taking over TikTok with fearless commentary and comedy. Discover how this rising star is reshaping Uganda's entertainment landscape in 2026. https://www.mpabeat.com/news/how-balam-barugahara-won-museveni-s-ear-and-reshaped-uganda-s-cabinet-ubp20x https://www.mpabeat.com/news/how-balam-barugahara-won-museveni-s-ear-and-reshaped-uganda-s-cabinet-ubp20x Sat, 12 Sep 2026 22:27:44 GMT Uganda Industry News Music promoter Balam Barugahara turned presidential access into political power, reshaping Uganda's cabinet in 2026. His rise reveals how entertainment and statecraft now intersect. https://www.mpabeat.com/news/amapiano-takes-over-uganda-the-2026-sound-revolution-dytsmy https://www.mpabeat.com/news/amapiano-takes-over-uganda-the-2026-sound-revolution-dytsmy Sat, 12 Sep 2026 22:13:36 GMT Uganda Industry News Amapiano has exploded in Uganda, reshaping playlists and parties. Discover how this South African genre became the heartbeat of Kampala's music scene in 2026. https://www.mpabeat.com/news/tooro-in-crisis-mwenda-accuses-queen-mother-of-murder-and-forgery-8q6kxs https://www.mpabeat.com/news/tooro-in-crisis-mwenda-accuses-queen-mother-of-murder-and-forgery-8q6kxs Sat, 12 Sep 2026 22:01:06 GMT Uganda Industry News Andrew Mwenda drops bombshell allegations against Tooro Queen Mother Best Kemigisa, accusing her of murder, land theft and forging King Oyo's will as burial chaos unfolds.