The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has escalated his war on corruption within the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) by ordering the arrest of Brigadier General Cyrus Besigye Bekunda, Chief of Joint Staff Engineering. The arrest, anno
You’ve got a great friendship—but lately, you’ve been wondering: are feelings sneaking in? When a female friend starts leaning toward romance, the clues often come softly—but they speak volumes. Here are seven heartfelt signs she might secretly be fallin
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, has issued a fiery statement condemning a reported U.S. policy under the Trump administration that allegedly restricts African and Black mothers from traveling to the United States to prevent the b
Kinshasa: President Félix Tshisekedi used the occasion of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s 65th Independence Day to strongly defend his administration’s resource policy and regional diplomacy, pushing back against intensifying criticism from Nobel Peace P
Lionel Messi has explained what he tries to offer Inter Miami and Argentina at 38 years of age, as both continue to look to him for inspiration.WHAT HAPPENED?Despite approaching the end of a record-shattering career, the eight-ti
A police investigation has been launched following the sudden and unexpected death of Dr John Spire Kiggundu, a respected Ugandan doctor and brother to activist and academic Dr Jim Spire Ssentongo.While the family has dismissed any suspicion of foul play,
In a dramatic shake-up within Uganda’s intelligence architecture, President Yoweri Museveni has dismissed four senior directors from the Internal Security Organisation (ISO). The decision is part of a continuing power struggle among key security agencies over
Lwemiyaga County MP Theodore Ssekikubo has suspended all campaign activities following a violent incident during his rally in Kireega village, Sembabule District, on June 26, 2025.The clash, involving armed soldiers and NRM supporters, resulted in the dea
Vice President Jessica Alupo has praised Kabaka Ronald Mutebi for his inclusive development initiatives that benefit all Ugandans, citing programs like the Mwanyi Terimba (Coffee Truth) campaign that empower communities through coffee farming.Alupo made the remarks on Saturday while joinin
Uncle Chumi has spoken out about what she describes as the “fake” and selfish nature of friendships in the country’s music industry, cautioning fellow musicians and fans to tread carefully.In an interview with Shalom 256, Chumi did not hold back, sh
