Author: Sean Musa Carter

Patricia Rose Turindamukama has appeared before City Hall Court as the prime suspect in the shocking stabbing death of 22-year-old Jovia Namuwulya, a former waitress at Olives Restaurant and popular TikToker. Namuwulya was found dead in her rented room in Bukoto on August 20, 2026, triggering widespread public attention and intense speculation on social media. Turindamukama, who was reportedly living with Namuwulya for several months, was arrested on August 24 after allegedly disappearing following the incident. Police are also reported to have recovered documents showing that Turindamukama applied for an Iraqi visa a day after Namuwulya’s death. The development has…

Singer Bruno K has joined efforts to trace Travis Preston, a US serviceman whom Ugandan woman Juliet Mbabazi says left her raising their two children alone in Mbarara. Mbabazi claims she was married to Preston for about two years and that they have two children, aged three and seven. According to her account, Preston returned to the United States before cutting off financial support, leaving her to provide for the children. Bruno K is now appealing to Ugandans living in the US and the US Embassy in Kampala to help locate Preston and establish the children’s legal status, including whether…

Socialite and businesswoman Prima Kadarshi has opened up about a difficult period when her business was struggling, revealing that she was once advised to seek help from a witch doctor in Buduuda which didn’t go so well. Speaking during a TikTok Live, Prima said someone recommended a traditional healer and even helped direct her to the location. Hoping the visit would turn her fortunes around, Prima travelled to Bududa in Eastern Uganda, but said the experience instead left her frightened and struggling with what she described as hallucinations and disturbing experiences at night. “They directed me and took me but…

Fangone Forest singer Sandra Naxx has bitterly attacked her former boss and rumoured lover, Alien Skin, accusing him of allegedly refusing to let her move on following their bitter fallout to extent of releasing her private videos and slapping her all the time. During an emotional TikTok Live session, the former dancer and TikToker broke down in tears as she expressed frustration over what she described as continued attacks and humiliation after deciding to leave and pursue her own path. Sandra Naxx also alleged that her private videos were leaked online following the breakdown of their relationship. “Just because I…

Music veteran Jose Chameleone has taken a swipe at returning singer Kid Fox, accusing him of clout-chasing and seeking cheap attention following his comeback after more than a decade away from Uganda’s music scene. Speaking during a recent TikTok Live broadcast, Chameleone told Kid Fox that Uganda’s entertainment industry had changed significantly during his absence. “Uganda has moved from where you used to know it from. We’ve lost loved ones and we’re still here. I don’t think you have anything new to add to the industry,” Chameleone said. The Leone Island boss also delivered a pointed message to the singer:…

George Desmond Kamurasi has been largely unknown to many Ugandans outside Tooro’s royal circles but all that changed dramatically following the death of Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, which has put him in the spotlight, here we breakdown all we know about him. Journalist Andrew Mwenda reported that Tooro’s Royal Succession Committee had selected the 36-year-old George Desmond Kamurasi to succeed the late monarch even though, the reported selection is still awaiting the completion of the kingdom’s formal customary process and public proclamation. Who is George Desmond Kamurasi? George Desmond Kamurasi is the son of Prince George Desmond…

Ugandan socialite Brian Kirumira, popularly known as Bryan White, has been granted mandatory bail by the High Court in Kampala after spending 293 days on remand at Luzira Prison without his case being committed to the High Court for trial. The ruling, delivered by Justice Gadenya Paul Wolimbwa, followed an application based on the constitutional time limit for suspects facing offences triable only by the High Court. Bryan White was arrested on November 13, 2025, and faces several charges, including aggravated human sacrifice, manslaughter, possession of narcotic drugs, conspiracy, giving false information, and rash or negligent acts in connection with…

Uganda’s legal and human rights fraternity is in mourning following the sudden death of Richard Baguma Rwatooro, a Fort Portal-based lawyer who was part of the defence team representing opposition figure Dr. Kizza Besigye and Hajji Obeid Lutale in their ongoing treason case. Rwatooro reportedly died on Wednesday evening, sending shockwaves through the legal community and among human rights activists who knew him for his outspoken advocacy for justice and good governance. He served alongside Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago and other prominent lawyers representing Besigye and Lutale. He was also among a wider team of about 50 lawyers that…

NBS TV star Douglas Lwanga has taken the top spot in the latest 2026 TV presenter rankings by Market Intelligence Group (MIG), emerging as Uganda’s No.1 entertainment television presenter. The NBS After 5 host has reportedly been ranked ahead of some of the country’s biggest television personalities, reaffirming his strong position in Uganda’s entertainment media space. Lwanga, who has spent more than 18 years on television, joined NBS TV in 2018 and also serves as Head of Events at Next Media. He is the founder of Purple Skills Klinic Foundation and the brains behind the annual Purple Party Tour, which…

Socialite and businessman Christian Asiimwe, popularly known as Don Chris, has been remanded to Luzira Prison after being charged with 127 counts of obtaining money by false pretences in connection with an alleged overseas employment scam. Asiimwe appeared before the City Hall Court, where the charges were read before Senior Principal Magistrate Grade One Nicholas Aisu. He denied the allegations and was remanded until September 21, 2026, when he is expected to return to court. According to the prosecution, Asiimwe, who was a director of Sky Pins Tours and Travel Company, allegedly obtained money from job seekers between 2023 and…