Renowned socialite Sheilah Gashumba has opened up about why she does not refer to her stepmother, Malaika, as “mother,” pointing to their age difference as a key reason. Since her father, Frank Gashumba, married Patience Mutoni Malaika, Sheilah has maintained that she will not address her as her mother. She has consistently emphasized that the title “mum” is reserved exclusively for her biological mother, urging critics to respect her stance. Speaking in an interview with YouTuber Kasuku, Sheilah further explained that the age gap plays a significant role in her decision, noting that she is older than Malaika, which makes…
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The Ugandan team visits an innovation centre THE HAGUE, Netherlands | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | The Embassy of Uganda in Brussels has initiated a high-level trade mission to the Netherlands, prioritizing the acquisition of Dutch agritech and infrastructure to drive Uganda’s transition into a technology-led, value-added economy. The five-day mission, organized in partnership with the Netherlands-African Business Council, aims at closing the technology gap in Uganda’s agricultural sector. Ugandan officials aim to pivot from exporting raw materials to producing high-value, processed goods for the global market by targeting Dutch expertise in animal genetics, automated greenhouse systems and integrated supply chain management. Mirjam…
Dancehall singer Beenie Gunter, real name Crescent Baguma, has revealed that he is not ready for a new relationship right now following the end of his long-standing relationship. Last year, Beenie Gunter’s longtime girlfriend and baby mama, Nickie Berry, announced that she had officially parted ways with the singer. Through a statement shared on her social media handle, she claimed that they had ended their romantic relationship because of irreconcilable differences, with disrespect and infidelity being the key factors in their breakup. Following their separation, in an interview, Beenie Gunter explained that he was taking his time, noting the complications…
Gen. Muhoozi inspects road works by SFC in the city in 2023 Uganda’s challenge is not just building roads—but building a system where speed, transparency, and accountability move in the same direction Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | In the quiet hours of April 11, at exactly 02:20am East African Standard Time, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Commander of the UPDF and Senior Presidential Advisor on Special Operations, dropped a message that would ripple across Uganda’s governance and infrastructure debate. Writing on X (formerly Twitter), he declared: “I’m going to say this today and it will NEVER change. All and every road contract in…
Christine Olok, Deputy Mayor of Gulu City, Francis Topacho, Chief Information Officer at Absa Bank Uganda and Michael Eguma, the deputy headmaster of Gulu High at the launch of the drive at the school. Right is Enjer Ashiraf, Executive Director, My Tree Initiative. Drive is to grow 700,000 trees in 300 Schools Across Northern Uganda Gulu, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Absa Bank Uganda, has announced a bold commitment to grow 2 million indigenous, fruit, shade and medicinal trees over the next three years, reinforcing the bank’s long-term dedication to climate action, environmental restoration, and sustainable community development across the country. The…
Agnes Nandutu in Court. Moroto, Uganda | URN | Local leaders in the Karamoja sub-region are demanding the prosecution of all government officials implicated in the iron sheet scandal, saying the conviction of former Karamoja Affairs State Minister Agnes Nandutu alone does not deliver justice to the Karamojong people. On April 10, the Anti-Corruption Court sentenced Nandutu to four years in jail and barred her from holding public office for 10 years over the iron sheet saga. Nandutu was accused of stealing 2,000 iron sheets meant for reformed Karamojong warriors who voluntarily surrendered firearms to the government and embraced peace.…
Rukaari Mbarara, Uganda | URN | The High Court in Mbarara has dismissed an election petition filed by Mbarara City North MP candidate Robert Mwesigwa Rukaari against MP-elect Christopher Bakashaba and the Electoral Commission, after finding that Rukaari failed to properly serve the respondents with court documents. Rukaari, who contested as an independent candidate in the 15th January general election, had asked the court to nullify Bakashaba’s victory and declare him the rightful winner, arguing that Bakashaba was not qualified to stand for election due to alleged irregularities in his academic credentials. He also sought Bakashaba’s prosecution over the same…
Singer Spice Diana has opened up on what she considers before collaborating with any artists, and to her, friendship comes first. Spice Diana is one of the female artists described as a free spirit who will always push her collaborations in every way she can. Her closeness to the person she has teamed up with, especially male artists, will have social media think that there is something more going on between them. Addressing the matter, Spice Diana emphasized that the closeness stems from the fact that she only works with people she likes. Describing herself as a vibe-driven artist, she noted…
Singer Big Eye Starboss and Eddy Kenzo were once very close, starting their music careers together before their friendship deteriorated, and they are no longer on good talking terms. Addressing the press, Big Eye addressed the ongoing rumors suggesting that they had made up, acknowledging that they had initially disagreed on some issues with Eddy Kenzo, but it didn’t mean they had parted ways. Despite their constant public attacks, Big Eye Starboss believes it was a healthy debate with both defending what they believed in. He further noted that they take a very long time to be in the same space…
Singer Chosen Becky, real name Rebecca Kukiriza, has opened up on how she suffered a miscarriage that saw her lose one of her twin babies. A few months ago, Chosen Becky made headlines after holding her introduction ceremony with her now husband, Ssekajja, in Masaka. She made a fashion statement, especially with her bridal gomesi adorned with glitter and stones. Sharing her experience, Chosen Becky revealed that these gomesis were beautiful and very expensive, but they came with the challenge of being very bulky. At this time, she was pregnant and expecting twins, but the gomesis weighed heavily on her…