Singer Mary Bata, real name Namakula Mary, has addressed allegations of using toxic substances as a driving force during her stage performances. Mary Bata has, over the years, been hailed as one of the best performers with great energy to entertain her fans while on stage, with many attributing her active nature to using toxic substances like alcohol and drugs that help to give her confidence. The singer, during an interview with BBS TV, however, denied the allegations, insisting that she is always sober, crediting the love and passion for her job to her unmatched energy during performances. She revealed…
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Swangz Avenue singer Vinka, real name Veronica Lugya, has opened up about how hard her husband Nelson Witta’s loss in the recent elections broke her. Nelson Witta was nominated by the Electoral Commission (EC) to contest for the Isingiro West County seat as an independent candidate in the recently concluded general elections. He, however, lost the election. Responding to how she felt about the loss during her recent interview, Vinka revealed that it was a tough time for her, to the point that she broke down and cried after the results were announced. Rather than focusing on the loss, Vinka noted…
Businesswoman and wife of singer Bebe Cool has opened up about why she walked away from music after releasing a couple of songs. Having been inspired by the success of her husband, Zuena made the decision to try out her luck in the music industry, releasing songs like Mata, Owa Boda ft. Eighton and Rain. She, however, abandoned the career before it took off, leaving fans questioning her decision to quit. Zuena, during a live TikTok broadcast, revealed that she did music out of boredom and wanted to try out something new with her life. She emphasized that it wasn’t…
Former Chief CMI Abel Kandiho being decorated by former CDF David Muhoozi. Kampala, Uganda | URN | Maj. Gen. Abel Kandiho, one of Uganda’s most visible and controversial intelligence chiefs of the last decade, formally retires from active military service on Thursday, 20 August 2026. Kandiho is among 19 senior UPDF Generals due for retirement at a ceremony in State House, Entebbe, presided over by President and Commander-in-Chief Gen. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni; they form part of a wider August 2026 exit of 1,817 personnel. Born in Gomba District, Kandiho rose through the ranks of the UPDF. In the early 2000s,…
Police officer handcuffing the suspect before taking him back to Otuke. Lira, Uganda | URN | A 20-year-old man accused of committing defilement has been arrested after being successfully shortlisted in the ongoing recruitment drive by the Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) in Lira City. The suspect identified as Michael Ojok was apprehended by the UPDF recruitment team six on Monday at the Lira Recruitment center during physical screening exercises for candidates from Alebtong and Otuke districts. The resident of a resident of Agali Village, Akware Parish, Adwari Sub-County in Otuke District reportedly defiled a 16 year-old girl in 2025.…
Stakeholders in a group photo after the official launch of CODEP Program in Arua City Arua , Uganda | URN | A one-year programme aimed at improving inclusive education, economic empowerment and awareness of the rights of children and youths with disabilities has been launched in Arua City. The Community-Driven Inclusive Education Programme (COPED), implemented by Action for Transformation of Youths with Disability (ACT-YOD), is funded by Fund Global Human Rights at a cost of US$10,000. The programme targets 804 direct participants, including 387 learners with disabilities from Ediofe Girls Primary School and Arua Primary School, 387 parents and caregivers,…
Health Minister in parliament today. PHOTO PARLIAMENT MEDIA Kampala, Uganda | URN | The cabinet has passed a resolution to pay all medical interns deployed for training at different internship centers a total of sh1 million each, government revealed on Tuesday, a day after eight interns remanded while marching to parliament to demand pay were released on court bail. The interns, according to Alioni Yorke Odria, the minister of state for national guidance, will be given a monthly pay from August to December, a development that comes after the majority of the 2417 deployed declined to report over allowances, among other…
The Serendipity Street Party is set to return on September 13, 2026, with a vibrant new edition dubbed “Summer Splash,” promising to transform Kampala’s Guvnor Streetside into a Caribbean-inspired party destination. The upcoming event will embrace a strong Caribbean theme, with the venue expected to take on a tropical island atmosphere through music, décor, and entertainment. This edition will celebrate Dancehall and Jamaican culture, highlighting the influence of Caribbean sounds on Uganda’s contemporary nightlife. Organizers also say the event will serve as a major end-of-summer celebration for members of the Ugandan diaspora visiting the country. Serendipity Street Party has established…
Singer and songwriter Nandor Love, real name Nantume Dorcus Tendo, has opened up about love and the qualities she would wish her dream man to have. While many others consider class, wealth, and status, Nandor Love emphasized that money is not the most important factor in choosing a partner. While making her revelation during her interview with Spark TV, she revealed that money could easily be made, making it less important among the qualities she was looking for. “Money is not important because it is God that blessed us with it. We just look for the money and work to…
Singer Stecia Mayanja has responded to her ex-husband Kitaka’s public cry to have her back in his life. Kitaka, in a recent interview, confessed his love for his ex-wife Stecia, revealing that it broke his heart when she decided to walk away from their marriage. He claimed that she was the love of his life and would still wait for her to make up her mind. Stecia Mayanja, during an interview with Spark TV, slammed Kitaka’s pleas, noting that he took their love for granted and only realized her value after she had left him. She alleged that he had…