Police taking the retrieved body to the city mortuary Kampala, Uganda | URN | Police have retrieved two bodies from the collapsed building in Kisota road, Kisaasi, in Kawempe Division. A three-storey building collapsed yesterday at around 2:00 p.m. in Kisota road, Kisaasi, trapping more than 10 people who were working at the site. Nine people sustained serious injuries and were rushed to Mulago National Referral Hospital. The police retrieved two bodies of people who had been trapped beneath the debris on Saturday. The deceased have been identified as James, alias Rasta, and Jonathan Kivumbi, who was working as the…
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The Uganda content creation community mourns the untimely passing of renowned TikTok sensation Musaazi Charles Kalooli alias Sebina. Kalooli has been a social media sensation and was widely known as Sebina on several social media platforms, specifically TikTok. According to reports surrounding Sebina’s death, he breathed his last on Saturday morning, 6 June 2026, a few hours after being returned home by a boda boda cyclist. His sister confirmed his death, revealing that he was in good health; however, moments after his return home, he experienced an accident, as he fell, hitting his head on the floor, and was pronounced…
Singer Omega 256 has requested an apology from fellow singer Cindy Sanyu following accusations of unfairly splitting their ” See You Tonight ” collaboration royalties. In the course of the week, Cindy Sanyu expressed her disappointment with Omega 256, alleging that she inappropriately owned their collaboration and unfairly split the royalties, from the expected 50%, to her taking 60% while Cindy took 40%. Cindy further claimed that she covered the song production process, while Omega’s only effort was to add her vocals to the track. While addressing members of the press, Omega watered down the allegations, deeming them baseless and…
At a time when modern entertainment increasingly influences cultural identity, Ugandan cultural artist Jajja Kasozi Batuuka continues to champion the preservation of African heritage through music, traditional leadership, fashion, and community engagement. Born Tonney Kasozi on May 15, 1997, Jajja Kasozi Batuuka has established himself as a musician, songwriter, traditional doctor, fashion entrepreneur, and cultural leader whose work is deeply rooted in Uganda’s rich traditions and indigenous knowledge. Through his dedication to cultural preservation, he has become part of a new generation of cultural custodians working to ensure that African values and heritage remain relevant in contemporary society. Born in…
One of the LRA returnees weep as she is handed over for rehabilitation in Gulu city on May 6 2026. Gulu, Uganda | URN | Tears of joy and relief filled the Office of the Prime Minister’s Rehabilitation Centre in Laroo-Pece Division, Gulu City, on Friday as 14 former captives and fighters of the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) were officially received and handed over for rehabilitation. The returnees, comprising eight men, four women, and two children, arrived from Juba, South Sudan, after years in captivity. They were welcomed home with traditional Acholi Bwola dances in a ceremony attended by cultural…
Renowned dancehall singer Yung Mulo, real name Lubega Kasim, and his fiancée Kahima Brenda have held a private Kukyala ceremony. In May this year, Yung Mulo made his intentions public when he announced that he would be making his marriage official with the “Okugamba Obugyenyi /Okukyala” traditional ceremony. The singer launched a campaign in which he urged well-wishers to support him in any way possible to help him achieve his marriage goals. Ahead of their official “Okugamba Obugyenyi” ceremony, Yung Mulo and Kahima Brenda took a step closer to holy matrimony on Saturday, 6 June 2026, when they visited the…
Ali Saloongo Kony. URN Photo Kampala, Uganda | URN | Ali Saloongo Kony, the son of fugitive Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) leader Joseph Kony, has expressed frustration over delays in his deployment by the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), nearly two years after completing formal military training. Kony Ssalongo who defected from the LRA in July 2021 while holding the rebel rank of brigadier, returned to Uganda in July 2023 alongside his family, including his mother, following a reported disagreement with his father. Upon his return, the former rebel commander met President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni at State House Entebbe in…
Singer Derick Biswanka contemplates carrying out a DNA test to confirm the paternity of his alleged kid with his estranged girlfriend. Over the past few months, Biswanka has been embroiled in an online exchange with his baby mama, stemming from issues concerning their alleged shared kid. While the baby mama claimed the singer failed to fulfil his fatherly obligations, Biswanka defended his actions, accusing her of using the situation to solicit money from him. During his media interviews, Biswanka alleged that the baby had several times attempted to end his life, leaving him worried for his life. He made it…
Col. Chris Magezi Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) says it has embarked on a nationwide recruitment exercise aimed at replacing retiring officers and men. The army plans to recruit over ten thousand soldiers between June and August, due to upcoming mass retirements. Some of the personel are needed to take up positions at Mbuya National Referral Hospital, which is about to commence operations. Acting UPDF spokesperson Col Chris Magezi said the recruitment will be conducted online, with applications accepted from 10th to 24th June. Names of shortlisted candidates will be posted on district notice…
Peruth Chemutai KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Olympic champion Peruth Chemutai will lead Uganda’s athletics team at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, according to Uganda Athletics President Dominic Otuchet. Otuchet told Xinhua on Friday that Chemutai will spearhead a strong Ugandan athletics squad expected to compete for medals at the multi-sport event. “We are very excited that Chemutai has started the season in good form when she won the first two Diamond League events in China last month. We are confident that she will replicate the same form together with other athletes to carry the Ugandan flag high,”…