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Mbekeka breaking ceiling in interim role

Mbekeka breaking ceiling in interim role

A new era begins for  the StarTimes Uganda Premier League as they welcome their first-ever female coach to the helm. With the proverbial ball at her feet, Lugazi interim coach Oliver Mbekeka faces a baptism of fire in Tuesday's clash against seven-time league winners Express at Nakivubo St

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Inside Uganda’s death by suicide puzzle

Inside Uganda’s death by suicide puzzle

In June this year, Kampala registered the highest cases of suicides in a single month, most of them involving high-profile individuals. Mr Luke Owoyesigyire, the Kampala Metropolitan Police deputy spokesperson, said four of seven incidents were registered in a single day on Martyrs' Day

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New Gov’t Report Makes Interesting Poop Findings

New Gov’t Report Makes Interesting Poop Findings

The newly released 2024 census report by UBOS is 380 pages and covers many things including the availability of toilet facilities and the ease with which majority Ugandans can access the same.The report shows that

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P Diddy was altar boy, went to boys Catholic school but believes in 'female God'

P Diddy was altar boy, went to boys Catholic school but believes in 'female God'

Rapper P Diddy formerly served as an altar boy after being raised Catholic, but in 2023 the I'll Be Missing You hitmaker revealed that he believes "God is a woman"

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Despite FIFA Approval, Hamz Stadium Fails to Meet AFCON Standards

Despite FIFA Approval, Hamz Stadium Fails to Meet AFCON Standards

Ugandan football fans got a taste of hope this week when Nakivubo’s management gleefully announced that FIFA had officially certified the stadium’s turf system. The celebratory statement from the stadium’s management committee chairman, Rogers Mulindwa, carried all the enthusiasm of a goat thi

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Tshisekedi extends Uganda-Congo joint fight against ADF

Tshisekedi extends Uganda-Congo joint fight against ADF

The President of the DR Congo, Mr Felix Tshisekedi, has approved the extension of the Uganda-Congo joint fight dubbed Operation Shujaa against the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebels in the east of his country. President Tshisekedi communicated his approval during a meeting with the Ug

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Atiak Sugar Factory: Billions spent, no production

Atiak Sugar Factory: Billions spent, no production

When the machines at the factory first started roaring over a decade ago, its senior management pledged to turn the venture into “an engine for development to support the livelihoods of vulnerable populations”.  More than a decade since its inception in 2013, Atiak Sugar Factory con

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Why Kampala pubs decorate for Independence Day

Why Kampala pubs decorate for Independence Day

On Wednesday this week, we celebrated 62 years since independence. Deep down, we all know our independence from the British is in name only, there are signs everywhere, but Ugandans never allow such obstacles to stand in the way of fun. We already have a steady supply of depressing news and

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'We endured long phone calls across continents'

'We endured long phone calls across continents'

During his visit to Uganda, Faith Abeeza proved that the strong connection she shared with Robert Mukombozi during their long phone calls across continents was real and enduring. Both had longed for physical closeness and companionship.  Mukombozi, who works in Australia, was thrilled t

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What Katanga's sister told court during cross-examination

What Katanga's sister told court during cross-examination

Time check, 10:36am, presiding Judge Isaac Muwata walks into the courtroom. Court clerk calls for Henry Katanga murder file. Assistant Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) Samali Wakooli: My lord, the assessors are all in the court, and the accused are also present in court with A1 (

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