Author: Wamala

KAMPALA — Social media is buzzing again over Ugandan musician Uncle Chumi after a woman identified as Soloby accused him of drugging, sexual assault, and blackmail in a recent YouTube interview. The woman clarified that contrary to earlier reports, Uncle Chumi has not been arrested, but she has filed a formal case with police alleging multiple offenses.

KAMPALA — Ugandan singer Phoebe Nassolo has publicly threatened to take her sister, Betty Mpologoma, to court over what she describes as defamatory claims that have left her reputation in tatters. The drama first erupted earlier this year when social media erupted over shocking reports that Betty Mpologoma allegedly had Phoebe thrown in jail over claims she stole their mother’s cows. According to Betty, Phoebe sold the family cows and kept the proceeds for herself—a claim that sent shockwaves through their family and left their mother hospitalized in distress.

KAMPALA — Media personality and influencer Bina Babie—born Robina Mbabazi Mulera—has revealed why she keeps her romantic life completely out of the public eye, emphasizing privacy and peace of mind over social media fame. The renowned media figure, who has built a name for herself over the years, has never confirmed being in a relationship—until now. Speaking candidly on Sanyuka TV, Bina Babie explained how shielding her partner from public scrutiny has spared her countless moments of drama and embarrassment.

KAMPALA — As the world observes the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste, Uganda is confronting a hidden crisis threatening the livelihoods of its 45.9 million citizens. Despite producing enough food to feed the population, Uganda loses 30–50% of its harvest before it reaches consumers — a silent disaster costing billions in lost revenue while millions endure hunger and malnutrition.

KAMPALA — Uganda’s ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) has unveiled plans to launch a National Marketing Company (NaMCO) aimed at promoting Ugandan agricultural products locally, regionally, and globally, as part of its 2026–2031 manifesto. The initiative is designed to tackle persistent non-tariff barriers, limited branding, and fragmented logistics, creating a state-backed platform for collective marketing, standards compliance, and export support.

KAMPALA — Opposition leader Mugisha Muntu has pledged to reinstate presidential term limits if elected in 2026, arguing that Uganda’s history of political instability stems from leaders who cling to power indefinitely. Speaking at the unveiling of the Alliance for National Transformation (ANT) 2026 manifesto in Kampala, Muntu said the country has never experienced a democratic transition since independence in 1962.

KAMPALA — Opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has unveiled a bold promise in his National Unity Platform (NUP) 2026 manifesto: any Ugandan earning below one million shillings ($260) a month would be exempt from Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) tax under his government. The move is aimed at easing pressure on households grappling with inflation, high debt, and what NUP calls “wasteful government spending.”

KAMPALA — President Yoweri Museveni has unveiled Uganda’s latest breakthroughs in biotechnology, calling on citizens and investors to support locally developed medicines for cancer, diabetes, and malaria as part of his vision for a knowledge-based economy. Speaking at the launch of his 2026 election manifesto, Museveni highlighted the work of Dr. Matthias Magoola’s Dei BioPharma Ltd., a $350 million biotechnology hub in Kampala poised to become one of Africa’s largest pharmaceutical ventures.

KAYUNGA — At least seven people were injured in a road crash involving motorcycles and vehicles escorting National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu (Bobi Wine) on Saturday morning. The accident happened around 11:30 a.m. in Namyoya Village along the Nakifuma–Kayunga road, as Bobi Wine’s convoy made its way from Kalagi toward Kayunga during a campaign trail.

LUWERO — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni officially kicked off his 2026 re-election campaign on Tuesday in Luweero — the symbolic birthplace of his National Resistance Army (NRA) guerrilla struggle — pledging to protect “revolutionary gains” and push millions more Ugandans out of poverty. Speaking to thousands of cheering supporters at Bukalasa Agricultural College playground, Museveni framed his candidacy as a continuation of the revolution he led four decades ago.