Singer Vivian Tendo has opened up about the rumours that her husband, Moses Tinsley, stopped her from doing music following their wedding. Vivian, during her Q&A session with her fans on her YouTube channel, was asked why she followed her husband’s orders to walk away from a career she loved so much. The singer, who looked quite disappointed, denied the allegations and questioned where the narrative came from. She noted that despite getting married in 2023, she continued doing music by releasing new projects on her channel. For her to take a step back, she explained that she was not…
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Veteran singer Mesach Ssemakula has expressed his disappointment in social media users and notable figures for criticizing a section of artists, accusing them of using Master Parrot’s death for attention. On 1 June 2026, Master Parrot was knocked by a speeding car as he attempted to cross the road around Masanafu, along the Kampala Northern Bypass. Parrot’s death was a shocker to many, who took to social media to express their condolences and their past experiences with him. As the messages poured in, some social media users heavily criticized several singers like Bobi Wine, Jose Chameleone, King Saha, among others,…
Singer Omega 256 has come out to address dancehall singer Cindy Sanyu’s allegations that she took over their collaboration ‘See You Tonight’. Omega, during her recent interview with Galaxy FM, revealed that as friends, they had wanted to do a song for some time, and when the moment came, they agreed to share demos from their music camps in search of a perfect track. Omega shared two demos, but neither of them felt the songs were a good fit. She then suggested it was Cindy’s turn to present some of her own material. When Cindy shared, they both thought it…
Singer Eddy Kenzo has urged fellow artists or every celebrity who has made a name for themselves to have their blood samples taken and kept somewhere in case any DNA fights break out after their death. According to Eddy Kenzo, when public figures die, there are cases of women coming out, claiming they have their children or are related to them in a certain way. “This is because they are looking for help, attention, or even suspect something. I think for all the artists with big names, if you are still alive, just go and have your samples taken and preserved. This…
President Museveni delivering his State of the Nation Address (SONA) at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds today. PHOTO @Parliament_Ug President Museveni warns against ‘parasitism’ as he outlines Uganda’s economic progress Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has used his State of the Nation Address (SONA) to defend Uganda’s economic transformation agenda, He celebrated success stories emerging from government poverty alleviation programmes, and sharply criticized public servants whom he accused of prioritizing allowances over service delivery. The address, delivered at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds during the opening of the First Session of Parliament, comes ahead of the reading of the national budget…
When a person dies, most families expect to spend their time mourning, celebrating a life lived, and supporting one another through a difficult transition. Yet for many Ugandan families, the funeral is only the beginning of another story—one that often unfolds in lawyers’ offices, courtrooms, and family meetings filled with suspicion, accusations, and bitter disagreements over property. Uganda has witnessed several high-profile inheritance disputes in recent years. The estate of businessman Juvenal Nsenga became the subject of a legal battle among family members over who should administer his assets. Similar disputes have emerged around the estates of respected public figures,…
Dancehall singer Cindy Sanyu has opened up about her current relationship with Western Uganda-based singer Omega 256, noting disputes over the split of royalties and recognition following their collaboration. See You Tonight was one of the biggest collaborations last year, but it turns out that Cindy and Omega are no longer in good working terms, as each artist performs the song alone despite being at the same event. Cindy, during a radio interview, revealed that they had issues arising from her team claiming they should be the ones taking all the awards, which she disagreed with. Cindy emphasized that she…
The Standards, Utilities and Wildlife Court has convicted and fined textile manufacturing giant Southern Range Nyanza Limited (NYTIL) UGX 180 million for the illegal discharge of hazardous industrial effluent onto neighboring land and into the River Nile. The definitive ruling was delivered on June 1, 2026, by Chief Magistrate Her Worship Gladys Kamasanyu, after the corporation entered a guilty plea for severe environmental non-compliance. The Anatomy of the Environmental Offense According to certified court records under Criminal Case No. SUW 118/2026, NYTIL was found guilty of unlawfully discharging untreated pollutants into the ecosystem in direct violation of state environmental safeguards.…
President Museveni at the parliament’s first seating to elect its leaders in Kololo. Parliament’s Photo Kampala, Uganda | URN | As President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni prepares to deliver the State of the Nation Address (SONA) at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds this afternoon, attention is increasingly shifting from government achievements to a growing list of unresolved national concerns that have dominated public discourse over the past year. In his 2025 SONA address, Museveni highlighted economic growth, industrialisation, export diversification, peace and security, infrastructure development, wealth creation programmes, and preparations for Uganda’s oil and gas sector. He described Uganda’s socio-economic transformation as “unstoppable,”…
Bishop Joseph Eciru Oliach handing out blessings during Martyrs’ Day prayers in Bukedea. Bukedea, Uganda | URN | The Bishop of Soroti Catholic Diocese, Bishop Joseph Eciru Oliach, has urged the people of Teso to keep former Speaker of Parliament, Annet Anita Among in prayer during her difficult times. Bishop Eciru made the call while addressing hundreds of Christians at Uganda Martyrs Catholic Parish in Kachumbala, Bukedea District. This year marked the first time the Martyrs Day celebration was held in dioceses due to the Ebola outbreak in the country. Annet Anita Among, who has been the Women…