Author: Sean Musa Carter

Police in the Katonga Region have launched intensified investigations into a fatal shooting that claimed the life of a machine operator during an inspection at a coffee processing factory in Gomba District. The deceased has been identified as Katerega Musa, an employee of Abbarci Industries Ltd, who was shot dead on July 1, 2026, at around 4:00 p.m. in Kanoni Cell, Kanoni Town Council. According to preliminary police findings, officials from the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA), accompanied by armed security personnel and police officers, had visited the factory to carry out a routine inspection. The inspection team was reportedly…

Police in Iganga, working jointly with the UPDF Defence Intelligence Security (DIS) unit, have arrested six suspects believed to be part of a criminal network impersonating President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and members of his family to defraud members of the public. The suspects were arrested on July 2, 2026, at around 12:00 p.m. during an intelligence-led operation conducted in Nakigo Sub-county, Iganga District. Authorities say the group allegedly used fake identities, including impersonations of the President and his daughter Natasha Karugire Museveni, to run fraudulent schemes targeting unsuspecting victims across the country. During the operation, security forces recovered nine mobile…

The Teso Parliamentary Group has heartfully appealed to President Yoweri Museveni to consider easing restrictions placed on former Speaker of Parliament and NRM Second Vice Chairperson Anita Annet Among, citing concerns over her deteriorating health. According to the legislators, Among is reportedly battling serious health complications, including a blood clot, alongside emotional distress and financial strain following the freezing of her bank accounts. They argue that her prolonged confinement at her Nakasero residence has further worsened her condition. Weeks Under House Confinement Among has reportedly remained under restricted movement at her Nakasero home since she stepped aside from the race…

Mukono Municipality MP Betty Nambooze has praised Ugandan music star Sheebah Karungi for courageously opening up about her battle with stress urinary incontinence (SUI), saying the singer’s honesty is helping break the silence surrounding women’s health. Nambooze commended Sheebah after the singer shared her experience in the third episode of her podcast, “Let’s Talk About It,” where she revealed that she developed the condition after giving birth to her son. The legislator said many women suffer from stress urinary incontinence but remain silent because of stigma, embarrassment, and fear of judgment. According to Nambooze, Sheebah’s decision to publicly discuss the…

Eight officials linked to Parliament and the Uganda Parliamentary Cooperative Savings and Credit Society (SACCO) have been arrested and are expected to appear before the Anti-Corruption Court as investigations into the alleged mismanagement of public funds gather pace. The arrests were carried out by the Inspectorate of Government (IGG) after the officials reported to the watchdog’s offices to record statements before investigators placed them in custody. Those arrested include Chris Obore, Director of Communications and Public Affairs at Parliament; Daniel Adilo, Director of Human Resource; Leonard Okema, Executive Secretary in the Office of the Speaker; Rajab Kaaya Ssemalulu, Principal Research…

The marriage of Pastor George Nafayo of Reformers Church in Kabale has collapsed after he allegedly found his wife Evidence Orishaba, 37, in a lodge room shouting “Oh My God” with another man. Pastor George says he has officially separated from his wife, Evidence following the incident, which allegedly occurred on June 25, 2026, at Vision Jointex Bar and Lodge along the Kabale–Ntungamo Highway in Rukiga District. According to Pastor Nafayo, the discovery marked the end of their marriage after months of reported domestic challenges. He said the matter was reported to police before being referred for a closed-door mediation involving…

President Yoweri Museveni has ordered investigations into senior officials at the Ministry of Works and Transport over alleged irregularities in the Busega–Mpigi Expressway project, while directing the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Bageya Waiswa, to proceed on forced leave pending the outcome of the probe. The directive is contained in a letter dated June 26, 2026, addressed to Inspector General of Government (IGG) Beti Kamya, as part of the President’s ongoing anti-corruption campaign. Museveni ordered investigations into engineers Edwin Raymond Kiyaga, Dickens Ahimbisibwe, and Patrick Mulleme, accusing them of presiding over decisions that allegedly caused massive financial loss on the government-funded road…

Tanzanian music superstar Diamond Platnumz has revealed that he lost more than Shs4 billion (over US$1.2 million) after members of his own management team allegedly conspired to defraud him during attempts to purchase a private jet and a helicopter. The Jeje hitmaker shared the shocking revelation while recounting one of the most painful financial setbacks of his career, saying the people he trusted most were allegedly behind the scheme. The Multi-Million-Dollar Fraud Allegations According to Diamond, he had already begun acquiring two luxury aircraft before the deals collapsed. The first was a private jet being purchased from Miami, for which…

For the first time, Swangz Avenue co-founder and music producer Benon Mugumbya has addressed growing public debate surrounding the label’s split with singer Zafaran, dismissing claims that the label forced her to abandon her stage identity or stop using her branding after parting ways. The clarification comes amid heated online discussions following Zafaran’s exit from Swangz Avenue and her ongoing rebrand to Zafar, a transition that has sparked strong reactions from fans and industry watchers. “Those Claims Are Not True” — Benon Responds Benon Mugumbya pushed back against circulating allegations that Swangz Avenue instructed the singer to stop using the…

Ugandan striker Ivan Ahimbisibwe has officially sealed a move to Iraqi side Zakho FC, putting pen to paper on a two-year contract in a transfer that marks a major step in his career outside East Africa. The forward, popularly known among fans as “The Hunter”, completes the switch after his previously reported move to Tanzanian giants Azam FC collapsed, with negotiations between the clubs failing to reach a final agreement. From KCCA Form to Foreign Opportunity Ahimbisibwe leaves the Uganda Premier League after an impressive spell with KCCA FC, where he featured as one of the team’s key attacking options…