Author: Sean Musa Carter

Court proceedings involving opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye were abruptly suspended after he collapsed during a hearing before Justice Emmanuel Baguma as he was shouting. Besigye, who is facing charges alongside two co-accused, strongly objected to the appointment of state-provided lawyers, arguing that they lacked the experience required to handle a case of such seriousness. According to reports, the prosecution had just begun presenting its first witness when Besigye repeatedly protested the legal representation offered to him. Moments later, he reportedly collapsed after several minutes of raising his objections in court, prompting prison officers to call for an ambulance. “We…

Sad news coming through confirms the sudden death of Northern Uganda known TikTok sensation Macy who sadly passed away after taking her own life. According to information shared by family members and close friends, the online personality reportedly died in a suspected suicide incident. However, details surrounding her death and the circumstances that led to the tragedy remain unclear as authorities and the family are yet to provide a detailed official statement. Following the heartbreaking news, friends, relatives, and members of Uganda’s online community have taken to social media to mourn Macy, sharing emotional messages and remembering her impact through…

Songstress Irene Ntale has opened up about a deeply personal health journey, revealing that she recently underwent surgery to remove 30 fibroids. The singer made the disclosure while responding to a social media post by an influencer who had shared her own experience with fibroids, encouraging women to speak openly about the condition. Ntale revealed that she underwent an open abdominal myomectomy through a vertical incision in June, with the procedure successfully removing 30 fibroids. She also confirmed that the surgery was carried out in Uganda and expressed gratitude that she is recovering steadily and has gradually resumed her normal…

Celebrated Triplets Ghetto Kids have shownoff a priceless souvenir from their unforgettable FIFA World Cup experience—a football personally signed by global music icon Shakira, which they hope to store in Uganda Museum. The Kampala-based dance group revealed that they plan to bring the signed ball back to Uganda, where they hope it will be preserved in a museum as a lasting reminder of their historic appearance at the first-ever FIFA World Cup Final halftime show. The emotional moment came after the youngsters shared the stage with Shakira and Burna Boy during the FIFA World Cup final at MetLife Stadium on…

National Unity Platform (NUP) Deputy President for Buganda, Hon. Muwanga Kivumbi, has resurfaced after 19 days of disappearance, according to the party’s Secretary General, Lewis Rubongoya. In a statement shared on X, Rubongoya said Kivumbi was reportedly dropped at Nateete Police Station on Wednesday morning by unidentified individuals. Rubongoya revealed that the development came while NUP leaders and Kivumbi’s legal team were at the High Court following up on a habeas corpus application seeking orders for authorities to produce him or disclose his whereabouts. “While we were at the High Court to follow up his Habeas Corpus application, we were…

South African global music sensation Tyla has excited Ugandan fans after giving Uganda a special shout-out during a recent meet-and-greet event celebrating her upcoming sophomore album, A☆POP in Florida, USA. The viral moment happened when the Grammy-winning singer interacted with a Ugandan fan and asked where she was from. After the fan proudly mentioned Uganda, Tyla responded with excitement, sending love to the Pearl of Africa. The brief exchange quickly caught attention online, with Ugandans celebrating the international recognition and praising Tyla for acknowledging her fans across Africa. Tyla, who has become one of Africa’s biggest global music exports, has…

Democratic Party Vice President Hon. Dr. Fred Mukasa Mbidde and his wife Phiona Nayebale have welcomed their first child together, a baby girl named Shatsi Nyonyozi Mbidde, 3 years after their wedding. Mbidde shared the joyful news on social media, describing the newborn as a blessing and expressing gratitude to his wife for the journey they went through together. “Welcome to the family, baby girl, Shatsi Nyonyozi Mbidde, the very definition of benediction, benisons and beatitudes,” Mbidde wrote. He also thanked his wife Phiona, saying: “Thank you, my Phiona, for the beautiful fight. Love you till death.” Fred Mukasa Mbidde,…

Events promoter Twizire Nobert, popularly known as Nobat Events, has been elected LC1 Chairperson of Hospital Village in Nsambya Central Parish, Makindye Division, after securing a landslide victory in the Local Council elections held on July 28, 2026. According to results released by the Electoral Commission, Nobat won with 104 out of 107 valid votes, giving him an overwhelming mandate from residents. His closest challenger, Swaleh Yahaya, received two votes, while Kanyike Richard Brother managed one vote. The results were officially declared by Presiding Officer Diana Kanyago, who confirmed Nobat as the duly elected LC1 Chairperson after emerging with the…

A tragic incident has left residents of Luweero District in shock after former councillor Ronald Ganaafa, 52, reportedly collapsed and died shortly after learning that he had lost the Kidula Village Chairperson election. According to reports, Ganaafa suffered the fatal incident moments after the announcement of the election results, leaving the local community mourning the sudden loss. The circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear, with authorities yet to provide further details about what led to the incident. Residents and community members have expressed sadness over the passing of the former councillor, who had contested for the village leadership position. The…

Singer Chozen Blood has revealed that he refunded the Shs60,000 he received from the Uganda Performing Right Society (UPRS), saying the amount was too small for him as he has more than 100 songs on YouTube alone. Speaking during an interview with Galaxy TV, Chozen Blood said he decided to send the money back because UPRS had not adequately explained how the payments were calculated. “I received it and refunded it to their account. I told them that if they are not ready to come out and openly explain the payment procedure to stakeholders, they should stop disbursing the money…