From politics and business to music, media, and nightlife, Uganda and the wider East African region endured a year marked by repeated loss as prominent figures passed away under tragic and varied circumstances.Uganda—and the wider East African regionâ
Singer Lilian Mbabazi has opened up about the beautiful and heartfelt journey that led her to bond with the late Mowzey Radio, revealing how their relationship blossomed from a simple friendship into a deep connection.Speaking about their story, Lilian sh
Edison Ssemugenyi, a student from Lwengo, used his TikTok account @iam_edson to announce the fake death of President Museveni and to claim Muhoozi was involved in a same-sex relationship.A 20-year-old Senior Six student has been slapped with six years i
The Tyne-Wear derby remains one of English football's fiercest rivalries, with Sunderland and Newcastle United battling for bragging rights in the North East for well over a century.From dramatic late winners to unforgettable performances, the Black Cats have enjoyed some
The Energy Minister argued that ignoring performance deficiencies would endanger the electricity sector more than confronting them, especially given mounting public frustration.Uganda’s Energy Minister Ruth Nankabirwa has defended her directive for a full board-led investigation into sta
Hon. Betty Bakireke Nambooze was once among the clearest symbols of defiance in Uganda’s opposition politics. Her courage under repression, sharp tongue, and legislative activism gave her a moral authority few politicians enjoyed. Yet as the 2026 elections approach, securing a fourth parliament
President Yoweri Museveni’s campaign visit to Butebo district in Eastern Uganda last week was marred by a series of unfortunate translation failures, leaving both the president and the crowd struggling to communicate effectively.This was reminiscent of what happened in Mbale where a furi
In a shocking news, Grammy-nominated opera and jazz singer Jubilant Skyes was stabbed to death inside his Santa Monica home on Monday (December 8) at the age of 71. The police have arrested his 31-year-old son Micah Skyes in connection with the killing.Acclaimed opera and jazz singer Jubil
Musician Daxx Kartel has revealed why he has shifted focus to producing children’s music, saying the genre is more profitable than many others.He explained that children’s content worldwide is among the highest-earning entertainment franchises—and Uganda is no exception.“No
Chinese woman marries soldier who rescued her from earthquake debris when she was 11A Chinese woman married the soldier who rescued her during the earthquake after the two unexpectedly reunited years later. A Chinese woman who was rescued as a child from the debris of the devastating Wenchuan ear
