Actor John Segawa has confessed that he was once a pimp, a person who controls one or more girls, arranges clients for them, and takes a portion of their earnings. John Segawa, during a YouTube interview, revealed that the reason he was speaking out was to educate young girls more about the dangers in the industry. The actor, who is currently working on a project called Irreversible Regret, said that during the auditions, he turned down applications from younger girls because he didn’t want to introduce them to the dangerous side of art. “I was a pimp for girls. It is very…
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The fishing community gather to watch a march to mark World Drowning Prevention Day in Masaka Masaka, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Discussions about improved water safety practises took centre stage at Lambu Fishing Site in Bukakata sub-county, Masaka District Saturday. Local leaders and lakeshore residents gathered under the World Drowning Prevention Day theme “Unite to Turn the Tide” to urge fishermen and residents to adopt life-saving habits and prevent tragic deaths. The calls were made during a community outreach organised by Reach A Hand Africa (formerly Reach A Hand Uganda) to climax a week-long drowning prevention awareness activities under the…
Prime Minister Robina Nabanja during the National Cleaning in Kisenyi-Mengo. Kampala, Uganda | URN | The government has asked Ugandans to bear with the inconveniences of National Cleaning Day in the interest of better health, as it ramps up public sensitization on the exercise. Speaking at the launch of National Cleaning Day in Kiti Zone, Mengo Kisenyi, Kampala, the Minister for Health, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, said the government understands concerns raised by Ugandans about the exercise, but noted that most of them stem from inconveniences experienced. The Minister said road travelers should finish cleaning before 10:00 am, while those flying…
The late Garuga Kampala, Uganda | URN | Uganda Registrations Services Bureau-URSB has overturned Agaba Maguru’s appointment as director in three companies that were majorly owned by the late businessman James Garuga Musinguzi. It stems from an application filed by Mathew Rukikaire, former Minister of Privatization in President Museveni’s government, challenging the manner in which Maguru, who is described as an advocate of the high court, was appointed as new director. In the application, Rukikaire stated that he is a shareholder of Garuga Properties Limited holding 0.45% of the issued share capital. On the other hand, Garuga Properties Limited holds the…
With just weeks to go before Vinka Live & Loud, anticipation is reaching fever pitch as fans count down to what is shaping up to be one of Uganda’s biggest concerts of 2026. Scheduled for Friday, August 21, 2026, at Lugogo Cricket Oval, the highly anticipated concert will see Ugandan singer Vinka headline the biggest show of her career as she celebrates nearly a decade of musical success. Over the years, Vinka has established herself as one of Uganda’s most successful and consistent female artists. Her energetic performances, vibrant personality and impressive catalogue of hit songs have earned her a…
Renowned rapper Victor Kamenyo, real name Derrick Katongole, has given his side of the story, following baby mama Ruth Akoragye accusing him of child neglect. A few days back, Ruth Akoragye expressed her disappointment, exposing Victor Kamenyo for failing to fulfil his father role and always using her to fulfil his hidden agendas. She gave the rapper an ultimatum to come up with a solution, or she would expose his dirty linen for the public to know. Defending himself against the claims, Victor Kamenyo revealed that they had recently quashed their misunderstandings, and up to now some of his clothes…
Dr Dennis K. Mugimba, Chairperson of the LOC Communications and Promotion Sub-Committee Kampala, Uganda | URN | Uganda has opened the door for businesses to compete for procurement opportunities linked to the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) PAMOJA 2027, with the Local Organising Committee (LOC) inviting qualified firms to register for pre-qualification ahead of the rollout of tournament contracts later this year. The exercise is expected to pave the way for Ugandan companies to compete for contracts across a broad range of sectors, including hospitality, transport, information technology, security, branding, media production, event management and medical services. Speaking…
Police were all over Busia to stop vehicle movements Busia, Uganda | URN | Business was paralyzed at the Busia, Uganda-Kenya border for four hours on Saturday as the police and other authorities enforced the government’s directive of general cleaning. Police manned road blocks on the streets of Tororo, Majanji Road, Jinja Road, Customs and other roads, among others. Markets and shops were closed and trucks were at a standstill from 8:00am to 10:00am leaving a long queue of vehicles in Busia town. Many who were stopped by police were tasked to first clean before proceeding with their journeys. Traders…
Mwesigwa Peterson and Local Government Minister Ballam Barugahara. Peterson said the challenge is not whether corruption should be punished, but whether Uganda’s anti-corruption strategy is addressing the root causes of failing infrastructure. Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Uganda Institution of Professional Engineers (UIPE) has challenged the recent wave of public arrests of district engineers during anti-corruption operations. The engineers’ professional body argues that while corruption in public works must be confronted, government risks overlooking the deeper structural problems responsible for poor infrastructure across local governments. Speaking during a public dialogue organized by the Uganda Law Society, UIPE President Mwesiga Peterson said…
New Vision and Daily Monitor on a news stand. Kampala, Uganda | URN | The closure of the Daily Monitor has not delivered the expected boost for competing newspapers. Instead, it has exposed the deeper challenges facing Uganda’s print media industry, with many loyal readers abandoning newspapers altogether rather than switching to alternative titles. The Daily Monitor and other Nation Media Group Uganda outlets have remained off the market since June 2026 after security forces sealed the company’s premises in Namuwongo and Kampala Serena Hotel. However, the newspaper’s prolonged absence has left a gap that competitors have struggled to fill.…