Author: Sean Musa Carter

Ugandan lawyers and human rights activists are demanding the immediate release or court production of Mathew Bagonza, the head of the secretariat at the Presidential Advisory Committee on Exports and Industrial Development (PACEID), who has reportedly been in detention since August 25, 2026. Bagonza was reportedly picked up from his home in Entebbe and has not publicly been charged or produced before court, with his current whereabouts and condition remaining unclear. His reported detention comes amid the growing controversy surrounding PACEID after Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba branded the committee an illegal organisation and accused some of its…

The countdown is officially on! The Red Bull Dance Your Style Uganda Finale is set to bring Kampala’s dance community together for an explosive night of freestyle battles, music and creativity. The highly anticipated national final will take place on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Motiv, Kampala, with free entry for all dance and entertainment lovers. The journey to the final has seen dancers battle for glory during activations and qualifiers across Kampala, including events at Makerere University, MUBS and Somewhere Else. After the Kampala qualifiers on August 28 and a dance workshop led by Verb on August 29, the…

Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs Minister Hajjat Minsa Kabanda is celebrating the successful introduction ceremony of her beloved daughter, Amira. The colourful traditional ceremony, which reportedly took place over the weekend, brought together ministers, Members of Parliament, relatives, friends and other distinguished guests. Minsa Kabanda took to her X account to thank everyone who attended and supported her family during the special occasion. She gave special appreciation to Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja, who attended the ceremony and delivered what the minister described as kind and inspiring words to the Bagole. “I am deeply grateful to Almighty Allah for the…

When money meets love! Businessman Robert Mutungi has reportedly gone all out to celebrate his wife Olivia Ventures in a mega private birthday celebration. According to reports, Mutungi flew in Rwandan music superstar The Ben to headline Olivia’s exclusive birthday party. The private celebration reportedly attracted about 30 guests, including celebrities such as Sheila Gashumba and Alex Muhangi. Mutungi also reportedly lined up some of Uganda’s biggest entertainers, including Rema Namakula, Fic Fameica, Elijah Kitaka, Winnie Nwagi, Ykee Benda, Rickman, Mun G, Kalifah Aganaga, Dax Vibez and Liam Voice, among others. Exclusive sources claim the businessman spent more than $150,000…

 Fresh details have emerged about the alleged young prince reportedly left behind by the late Omukama of Tooro, King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV. Mr. Richard Baguma, a renowned journalist has reportedly confirmed that the late King left behind a child. Speaking during an appearance on a local radio station, Baguma said it was true that King Oyo had a baby. He further claimed that the late monarch had allegedly been living with the mother of his child at his residence in Buziga. The revelation comes just days after King Oyo’s reported death on August 27, 2026, at the…

Ugandan opposition leader Dr Kizza Besigye has been transferred from Luzira Prison to JCRC Hospital after his health reportedly deteriorated, with his wife Winnie Byanyima renewing calls for him to receive treatment in Geneva, Switzerland. According to Byanyima, prison authorities moved Besigye to the Joint Clinical Research Centre after dark on Friday, August 28, 2026. She said the former presidential candidate remains in a weak condition and is struggling with basic activities. “He is still very weak. He struggles to walk, speak, write or even hold anything steadily,” Byanyima said. The UNAIDS Executive Director renewed her appeal for authorities to…

A yet-to-be-identified boda boda rider was reportedly shot dead by a police officer during Uganda’s second National Cleaning Day exercise on Saturday morning. According to preliminary reports, the rider allegedly got into an altercation with the officer after reportedly refusing to take part in the nationwide cleaning exercise. The exact circumstances leading to the shooting remain unclear, with details of what happened before the fatal incident still emerging. National Cleaning Day is held on the last Saturday of every month from 7:00am to 10:00am, with restrictions on movement introduced to encourage public participation in community cleaning activities. Medical emergencies, security…

Uganda’s entertainment industry is mourning the death of Keno 53, a renowned dance coach and mentor who passed away after battling health complications for some months. Keno, widely recognised for his contribution to Uganda’s dance and choreography scene, previously coached Kings 256 and LXD dance groups and mentored numerous dancers throughout his career. He also featured in Rema Namakula’s Muchuzi music video and performed at Spice Diana’s Ndi Mu Love concert. Tributes have since poured in from members of Uganda’s dance fraternity, with dancer Ritah Dancehall describing Keno as a brother, mentor, father figure and inspiration to many. “The Dance…

Tooro King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV has died at the age of 34, leaving behind a Prince who is expected to become heir to the Tooro throne. Tooro Kingdom Prime Minister Calvin Armstrong Rwomiire Akiiki announced the monarch’s death on Thursday night, saying King Oyo passed away at approximately 10:00 p.m. The Prime Minister described the death as an immeasurable loss to the Royal Family, the people of Tooro and Uganda. He also revealed that King Oyo left behind a Prince, whose identity will be formally announced at an appropriate time in accordance with Tooro Kingdom traditions and…

Tooro Kingdom has officially confirmed the death of Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, who died at approximately 10:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 27, 2026, aged 34. The announcement was made by Tooro Kingdom Prime Minister Calvin Armstrong Rwomiire Akiiki, who described the loss as immeasurable to the royal family, the people of Tooro and Uganda. The Kingdom called upon the Abatooro to remain united, calm and prayerful following the death of the monarch. King Oyo was born on April 16, 1992, and ascended the Tooro throne on September 12, 1995, at just three years old following the death…