Author: Jamal Junior

Kampala Lord Mayor Eng. Ronald Balimwezo Nsubuga has opposed the government’s proposal to consider relocating Uganda’s capital from Kampala to Nakasongola, calling for public consultation and adherence to constitutional procedures before any decision is made. Balimwezo said he respects the government and the minister behind the proposal but argued that changing the country’s capital is too important to be decided through an announcement. “I respect the government and the minister. However, changing the capital is not a decision that should simply be announced,” Balimwezo said. His comments follow remarks by State Minister for Urban Development Margaret Muhanga Mugisha, who said…

Ugandan musician Acidic Vokoz was brutally attacked and almost beaten up by a group of unidentified men shortly after performing at the Swengere Festival in Jinja which has devastated his fans. A video circulating online shows a chaotic scene outside the event, with people pushing around white vehicles as members of the Swengere Rescue Team attempted to intervene. Acidic Vokoz was eventually escorted into a car, which drove away from the scene. The circumstances surrounding the reported attack remain unclear. The identities of those involved, what triggered the confrontation and whether anyone was injured have not been established. The incident…

Businessman and activist Frank Gashumba has alleged that an attempt was made to use Shs1.5 billion to influence ministerial appointments and secure representation for Banyarwanda in Uganda. Gashumba, who leads the Abavandimwe group, made the claims in recent statements circulating on social media, where he discussed what he described as negotiations surrounding high-level government appointments. He further claimed that President Yoweri Museveni is aware of the alleged scheme, although he did not publicly provide detailed evidence or identify specific individuals allegedly involved. The claims come amid renewed discussions about the political representation of Banyarwanda in Uganda, following the controversy surrounding the…

Former Uganda Cranes captain Andy Mwesigwa is facing a financial battle to save his AMESCO High School in Wakiso, after a loan he obtained from ABC Capital Bank reportedly grew to about Shs1.3 billion. Mwesigwa established the school after retiring from professional football, using money earned during his playing career to develop the institution. The school initially grew from a football academy before expanding into a fully-fledged education institution. According to reports, the former defender obtained the loan between 2018 and 2020 to finance the school’s expansion and development. However, the COVID-19 lockdowns disrupted the education sector and affected the…

The High Court has sentenced Lugya Bbosa and Lugya Noah, alias ‘Fake’, to death after the two pleaded guilty to the murder of former Ndiga clan head, Engineer Daniel Kakeedo Bbosa. The two were sentenced on Thursday, August 13, 2026, by Justice David Matovu following their allocutus, where they addressed the court before sentencing. Prosecution told court that Lugya Bbosa and Lugya Noah were responsible for the killing of Engineer Bbosa, who was murdered on February 24, 2025, in Kikandwa Village, Lungujja. The State was represented by Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions attorneys Joseph Kyomuhendo, Marion BenBella and…

Ugandan media personality and events host Sheilah Gashumba has reportedly taken legal action against NRG Radio presenter Evelyn Mic, demanding Shs880 million over comments of her relationship with businessman Alex Bidandi. According to entertainment critic Wayne Frank Ntambi, Sheilah’s lawyers issued Evelyn with a pre-action demand requiring her to delete the disputed content, issue a public apology, publish a newspaper retraction, make an on-air correction and refrain from repeating the claims. Evelyn has reportedly been given seven days to comply before Sheilah’s legal team considers further court action. The dispute reportedly began after Evelyn alleged on air that Sheilah and…

Parliament is seeking answers from former Works and Transport Minister Gen Edward Katumba Wamala and former Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) Executive Director Allen Kagina over concerns surrounding major road projects and management of Uganda’s road sector. The two former officials have reportedly been summoned to respond to questions concerning the Kampala–Entebbe Expressway, Koboko–Yumbe–Moyo Road, Busega–Mpigi Expressway and the dissolution of UNRA. Parliament is also examining issues around procurement, project implementation, contractor payments and toll collections on the Kampala–Entebbe Expressway. The Koboko–Yumbe–Moyo Road has attracted particular attention over the procurement process. The project received $130.8 million from the World Bank…

The National Drug Authority (NDA) is worried and has advised men to know their correct condom size before purchasing, warning that poorly fitting condoms can increase the risk of breakage or slipping during use. The authority made the recommendation while appearing before Parliament’s Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) to discuss its work plan. According to the NDA, using a properly fitting condom is important for improving its effectiveness and reducing the chances of breakage or slippage during sexual intercourse. The advice comes amid longstanding concerns about condom fit in Uganda. Health authorities have previously highlighted the importance…

A senior land officer in Masaka has been arrested over allegations of issuing more than 265 illegal land titles, including titles allegedly created on Central Forest Reserve and private land. The Anti-Corruption Unit, working with Uganda Police in Masaka, arrested Zziwa Colbert Tamale, the Senior Land Officer at the Masaka Ministry Zonal Office. Investigators accuse Zziwa of being involved in several land fraud cases, including allegedly colluding with other land officials and individuals involved in land grabbing. Among the cases under investigation is land belonging to former Vice President Edward Kiwanuka Ssekandi in Kyanamukaaka, Masaka. According to investigators, Zziwa and…

Former Mawokota North MP Ameria Anne Kyambadde has clashed with singer-turned-politician Hillary Kiyaga, popularly known as Hilderman, during a burial ceremony in Mpigi. The confrontation reportedly became tense when Kyambadde accused Hilderman of allegedly abusing her and reminded him of the support she gave him earlier in his life. “Stop abusing me. I contributed to your life when you were nothing,” Kyambadde reportedly told Hilderman. Kyambadde served as Mawokota North MP for two terms between 2011 and 2021 before losing the seat to Hilderman in the 2021 general elections. Hilderman, who contested on the National Unity Platform (NUP) ticket, had…