Author: Sean Musa Carter

The Parliament of Uganda will hold a special sitting on Monday, July 20, 2026, to honour the life and legacy of the late Rt. Hon. Gen. (Rtd) Moses Ali, a veteran politician, military officer, and long-serving legislator. The special sitting, scheduled for 10:00 AM, will give Members of Parliament an opportunity to pay tribute to Gen. Moses Ali, who served Uganda for more than five decades in various leadership positions, including as Second Deputy Prime Minister and Deputy Leader of Government Business in Parliament. Gen. Moses Ali, who represented Adjumani West in Parliament for many years, was among Uganda’s most…

General (Rtd) Moses Ali, one of Uganda’s longest-serving politicians and military figures, passed away on July 17, 2026, at the age of 87, leaving behind a remarkable legacy spanning more than five decades in Uganda’s military and political history. Born on April 5, 1939, in Atabo Parish, present-day Adjumani District, Moses Ali began his career as a primary school teacher before joining the Uganda Army as a cadet officer in 1968. He later received specialised military training in Israel and the United Kingdom, rising through the ranks to become one of Uganda’s most influential military officers. FROM SOLDIER TO GOVERNMENT…

Veteran Ugandan politician and former Second Deputy Prime Minister Gen. Moses Ali has died at the age of 87 after receiving treatment at Nakasero Hospital in Kampala. Although news of his passing has been confirmed, the exact cause of death has not been officially disclosed by his family or the government. Days before his death, reports emerged that Gen. Ali had been admitted to Nakasero Hospital after falling ill. At the time, close associate Capt. Mike Mukula confirmed that the veteran leader had been “under the weather” but did not reveal details about his medical condition. Neither the hospital nor…

The High Court has temporarily halted the extradition of retired UPDF officer and Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) member Michael Katungi Mpeirwe to the United States, marking an early legal victory for his defence team in a case that has attracted significant public attention. In a ruling delivered by Justice Simon Peter Kinobe, the court ordered that all extradition proceedings before the Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s Court be suspended until the High Court determines Katungi’s application challenging the legality of the extradition process. High Court Preserves Status Quo Justice Kinobe ruled that maintaining the current status quo was necessary to…

The Uganda Police Force has broken its silence on the arrest of former Firebase Crew singer Kabaaya, while responding to allegations that he was assaulted after being taken into custody. Kabaaya, a supporter of the National Unity Platform (NUP) led by Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, recently alleged that he was abducted by unknown individuals on July 13, 2026. According to the singer, he was forcefully seized, brutally beaten, and later abandoned at a police station with visible injuries before eventually securing his release. However, police have disputed parts of his account. According to the Uganda Police…

A tragic road accident has occurred in Kapchorwa District after a school bus carrying pupils from Kings David Junior School, Ndejje, was involved in a fatal crash while returning from an educational trip to Sipi Falls. The accident happened on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Chekwatit Village in Keselem Sub-county, with the bus, registration UA 108BQ, reportedly carrying pupils back from the excursion. According to preliminary reports, several people are feared dead, with unconfirmed figures circulating on social media claiming that up to 23 people, most of them pupils, may have lost their lives. However, Uganda Police has not yet…

Ugandan rapper Fik Fameica has officially been unveiled as the newest Brand Ambassador for Spiro Uganda, marking a major partnership aimed at accelerating the adoption of electric mobility across the country. The announcement represents another milestone for Spiro Uganda, one of the country’s leading electric mobility companies, as it continues promoting sustainable transportation while empowering boda boda riders with cleaner and more affordable mobility solutions. According to the company, Fik Fameica was selected because his journey reflects the resilience, ambition, determination, and hard work demonstrated daily by thousands of Spiro riders who depend on their motorcycles to support their families…

A viral video of Pastor Aloysius Bugingo, the lead pastor of House of Prayer Ministries International (HPMI), spraying water onto members of his congregation seated on muddy chairs using a handheld spray bottle has raised alot of questions among the followers. The circulating clip shows Bugingo walking through the congregation during a church service, spraying what many online users have described as “holy water” onto worshippers gathered before him. The unusual scene quickly attracted attention across social media platforms, where users shared humorous memes, jokes, and mixed opinions. While some believers viewed the act as part of the church’s faith-based…

Sweden-based Ugandan-Congolese content creator Merveille Ansiima has become the center of a growing social justice campaign after publicly sharing allegations of how she was sexually abused by her stepfather during her childhood and now the battle has escalated with her own Mother. Through a series of emotional videos on TikTok and other social media platforms, Merveille has recounted her experiences, alleging that the abuse began when she was 11 years old and continued over several years. She further claims that after disclosing the alleged abuse to members of her family, she was not believed or supported including her close sister,…

Ugandan singer and dancer Phina Mugerwa, popularly known as Phina Masanyalaze, has bid a final farewell to her mother, Mrs. Annet Kiwanuka, who was laid to rest on Sunday, July 12, 2026, in Jimbo Nsubule, Wakiso District. The burial was attended by family members, friends, fellow musicians, and supporters who gathered to pay their last respects in an emotional ceremony. During the service, Phina was overwhelmed by grief and reportedly collapsed, prompting mourners to rush to her aid as they comforted the heartbroken singer. Mrs. Kiwanuka passed away after a battle with cancer, leaving behind a grieving family and loved…