Author: Sean Musa Carter

Ugandan socialite and businesswoman Zari Hassan, popularly known as Zari The Boss Lady, has once again made her funeral wishes clear, insisting that her final send-off should be a strictly private affair. Speaking about her wishes, Zari said she only wants family members, close relatives, and sheikhs to attend her burial, with no public crowds or unnecessary gatherings. According to the influencer, her decision is driven by growing concerns over people turning funerals into social media content. She criticized the increasing trend of mourners filming, taking photos, and livestreaming emotional moments instead of respecting the deceased and grieving families. Zari…

Ugandan entrepreneur and beauty products dealer Dr. Ritah Katana, popularly known as Ssenga Ritah Katana, has left social media buzzing after gifting her six-year-old son a Mercedes-Benz C200 reportedly worth UGX 100 million as a birthday present. The celebrated businesswoman, who owns Ritah Katana Beauty Centre, surprised her son with the luxury vehicle during his birthday celebrations, with videos and photos of the gift quickly going viral across TikTok, Facebook, and X. According to reports, Dr. Ritah also promised her son that he would receive a Range Rover Vogue in the future, adding to the excitement surrounding the lavish celebration.…

Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has arrived in Kigali for an official working visit aimed at strengthening military cooperation between Uganda and Rwanda. During the visit, Gen. Muhoozi is expected to hold high-level discussions with senior leaders of the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) and is also scheduled to meet Rwandan President Paul Kagame. According to the UPDF, the engagements will focus on enhancing defence cooperation and discussing other areas of mutual interest between the two neighbouring countries. The visit is the latest in a series of high-level engagements between Uganda and Rwanda, reflecting the continued improvement…

Nalongo Maggie Kaweesi, the widow of late Ugandan musician AK47 (Emmanuel Mayanja), was laid to rest on Saturday, July 25, 2026, in an emotional burial ceremony held at Kibbugga Village in Butambala District. Maggie, who passed away on July 20 at Mengo Hospital, was given a befitting send-off attended by family members, friends, musicians, political leaders, and well-wishers who gathered to pay their last respects. The burial was marked by emotional scenes as relatives struggled to hold back tears while bidding farewell to the mother of twins Connie and Canaan. AK47’s mother, Prossy Mayanja, was among family members visibly overcome…

The chairperson of the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC), Mariam Wangadya, has apologised to President Yoweri Museveni and Ugandans over what she described as leadership failures and internal conflicts that weakened the institution’s ability to deliver on its mandate. Wangadya, who recently stepped down from her position after months of controversy, said the commission had been consumed by internal disputes that diverted attention from addressing human rights issues across the country. Appearing before Parliament’s Committee on Legal and Parliamentary Affairs, Wangadya said she spent months defending herself against accusations instead of carrying out the core responsibilities of the commission. She…

The Inspectorate of Government (IG) has impounded a Kibaale District bulldozer worth approximately Shs600 million and arrested the district’s Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) over allegations of misuse of government property when he took it to do his private work. The bulldozer, registration number LG 0028-19, was seized during a spot-check operation carried out by officers from the IG Hoima Regional Office together with Hoima Central Police. The machine is currently being held at Kibaale Central Police Station as investigations continue. According to the Inspectorate of Government, preliminary investigations indicate that the district-owned bulldozer was allegedly hired out irregularly to Karukana…

A newly constructed Kankoko Bridge in Kanungu District has collapsed just three weeks after it was commissioned, raising concerns over the quality of government-funded projects and raising pressure among the contractors. The bridge, located in Kankoko River in Kanyashande Cell, Nyabirehe Parish, Kihembe Sub County, was constructed by Kanungu District Local Government at a cost of more than Shs40 million. The infrastructure was expected to improve connectivity between Kihembe, Butogota, and Bwindi areas, but its collapse has disrupted transport and left residents demanding urgent government intervention. Local leaders and residents have blamed the failure on alleged poor workmanship and the…

Three senior officials from Iganga Hospital have been remanded to prison after appearing in court over allegations of causing financial loss to the government amounting to Shs1.8 billion. The accused are Senior Hospital Administrator Ramathan Gaboli Mugolofa, Hospital Medical Superintendent Dr. Dauda Mugoya, and Senior Accountant Michael Isabirye. The trio appeared before Principal Magistrate Grade One Christopher Opit on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, facing charges of money laundering, causing financial loss, forgery, and conspiracy to defraud. The magistrate did not allow the accused to take plea on the money laundering charge, explaining that the court lacks jurisdiction to hear the…

A 26-year-old man has been arrested after he allegedly punched his colleague to death during a fight over a stick of opium in Kampala. The suspect, identified as Faisal Kayiiwa, a casual labourer and resident of Kilonde-Kaboowa, is being detained at Katwe Police Division on murder charges following the incident. The deceased has been identified as Badru Mukiibi, 23, a resident of Wilson Zone in Ndeeba. According to Peter Seruwo, the Officer in Charge of Ndeeba Police Post, the two men were smoking opium at Mukiibi’s home when a disagreement erupted after Kayiiwa briefly stepped away. Police say Kayiiwa returned…

Lucky Starz Kabaka is one of Uganda’s fast-rising musicians, gradually building a name for himself through his passion for music, unique talent, and determination to succeed in the country’s competitive entertainment industry. The singer, who records under Lucky Starz Music UG, has been steadily growing his fan base with songs that blend Afrobeat, Zouk, and contemporary Ugandan sounds. His music is driven by catchy melodies, relatable lyrics, and emotional storytelling that continue to win him support from listeners. One of his notable releases is “Wuliriza,” which was produced by Timo Beats. The song introduced many music lovers to his sound…