After publishing for nearly ten years, The Kampala Sun, one of Vision Group’s major entertainment tabloids, goes entirely online.

The readers of the tabloid will now access their favourite content on the website, www.kampalasun.co.ug free of charge on the phone, tab, or computer.

On Friday, the Kampala Sun team started events in the lead-up to the official public launch slated for next Friday, October 15, 2021.

TKS or The Sun, as it is known by its readers, is popular for its satirical tone on the social affairs of the day, as well as an investigative approach to the happenings in, especially, the entertainment and celebrity world.

Since its inception on December 9, 2011, it has covered artistes, celebrities, politicians, and any current issue, while entertaining and informing its readers.  

With its “You Can’t Read Alone” tagline, every Friday morning when it hit the streets, its writing and reading community stated on social media that “The Sun has risen.”

But now in the new era, the editor, Emmanuel Ssejjengo says, “unlike in the past where we would give you weekly updates on the news that has happened, we shall give you the same content every day via the website and our social media platforms.”

Emmanuel Serugo giving Nicholas Oneal a prize after he presented the fast edition of The Kampala Sun

On the staff launch of the website, among the activities, there were contests to spice up the event. Staff were challenged to bring a copy of the inaugural edition, captioning pictures in the sarcastic Kampala style, and showing talent. 

Photojournalist Nicholas Oneal was awarded with Microwave Oven for having a copy of the first edition. David Osiya, from the Human Resource department, walked home with a Techno Spark 7 phone for captioning pictures in the Kampala Sun way.

Bukedde FM’s Suuna Ben won a gas cooker coming out the best in the talent search.

Sauna Ben performing

Ssejjengo said they realised a big section of our audience were demanding content on digital platforms, hence deciding to concentrate online.

“We are a youthful paper. We publish mainly for the youth and the hyper older people, the ones who are still full of life. That audience is very engaging online. It is a question of going to everyone,” he said.

Bukedde FM’s Suuna Ben carrying his prize after performing

Vision group’s David Ossiya receiving a phone after making the best caption

Vision Group staff enjoying time off during the launch of The Kampala Sun website

Vision group staff having a light moment at the launch