Author: Wamala

Princess Ruth Komuntale has shared an emotional farewell to her younger brother, the late Tooro King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, remembering the man behind the crown as a God-fearing, warm and deeply protective brother. In her tribute, Komuntale looked beyond Oyo’s royal responsibilities and reflected on the sibling she knew privately — a quiet and reserved man who could keep everyone entertained once he started talking. She recalled how Oyo could tell “story after story” and had a particular talent for impersonating people, mimicking their voices and mannerisms to make those around him laugh. For Komuntale, some of…

Liane Nakaweesi may have spent years away from the main music scene, but her return to the stage at Lydia Jazmine’s recent concert has already opened a new door for her. The “Mbilina” singer served as a curtain raiser at Lydia Jazmine’s Lugogo Cricket Oval show, where her energetic performance — including her signature dance moves — quickly got the crowd responding. For Liane, the moment was about more than entertaining the audience. She said she had missed performing on major stages and found it satisfying to finally be back in that environment. Now, Lydia Jazmine wants to make sure…

Martha Mukisa is already enjoying motherhood — and the experience has her thinking about adding more children to her family. The Ugandan singer, who welcomed her first child, a baby girl, in May 2025, says motherhood has been such a beautiful journey that she is now open to having more children. And she has one particular wish: twins. “My baby has grown. She’s one and four months, she’s walking and talking and now calls me Mommy. It’s exciting,” Martha said. The singer admitted that watching her daughter grow has made motherhood even more rewarding, joking that the experience could eventually…

Ava Peace has put a clock on her marriage plans. The Ugandan singer has revealed that she has given herself three years to get married, saying she is curious to experience marriage for herself and the respect and prestige she believes come with it. Ava admitted that marriage has always intrigued her, particularly because of the mixed messages she hears from married people. While many describe marriage as difficult, she noted that they still remain in their relationships and often encourage others not to give up on the institution. “Everyone we ask why they’re married say it’s not easy, but…

Evelyn Anite is sharing her formula for making a long-distance relationship work — and she says she is currently navigating one herself. The former Koboko Municipality MP took to TikTok to offer advice to couples dealing with physical distance, highlighting communication and consistency as two of the biggest ingredients for keeping a relationship strong. According to Anite, couples should make regular communication part of their daily routine rather than allowing distance to create emotional space. She encouraged partners to check in with each other every day, including sending a message in the morning after waking up and another at night…

By Wamala Sipirian Published: September 17, 2026 Saudi Arabia intercepted and destroyed a Houthi drone south of the Islamic holy city of Mecca on Tuesday evening, according to Turki al-Maliki, spokesman for the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen. Al-Maliki described the reported targeting of the area around Mecca as a “disgraceful act.” Mecca is home to the Kaaba, Islam’s most sacred shrine and the focal point of the annual Hajj pilgrimage. The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), which represents 57 member states, also condemned what it described as attacks targeting Mecca and Medina province. The organisation said attacks against the two…

By Wamala Sipirian Published: September 17, 2026 The United States has announced new visa restrictions targeting certain foreign nationals from South Africa whom Washington accuses of promoting race-based discrimination and policies affecting the country’s white minority. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the restrictions on Tuesday, saying the measures would apply to people accused of promoting “race-based discrimination, incit[e] violence, or enable land confiscation without compensation in South Africa.” Rubio did not identify any individuals who would be affected by the restrictions. Reuters also reported that the announcement did not name specific people targeted by the measures. The latest…

By Wamala Sipirian Published: September 17, 2026 Individuals and organisations have donated food supplies to families affected by prolonged drought and food insecurity in Uganda’s Karamoja Sub-region, following an emergency relief appeal by the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC). The appeal was launched by the Mufti of Uganda, Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, to mobilise assistance for communities in northeastern Uganda facing severe food shortages after months of drought. The donations were received on behalf of the Mufti by the Second Deputy Mufti of Uganda, Sheikh Hafiz Muhammad Bukenya. Individuals and Organisations Respond Among those who responded to the appeal is…

By Wamala Sipirian Published: September 17, 2026 Uganda’s embassy in Switzerland has partnered with Private Safaris, a long-established Swiss specialist in African travel, to promote Uganda as a tourism destination in Zurich. As part of the campaign, advertisements featuring Uganda’s wildlife and landscapes began appearing on trams in Zurich on Wednesday. A promotional video has also been running at Zurich’s main railway station since September 1. The video is displayed every 20 to 30 minutes, targeting commuters, residents and international travellers passing through the station. Campaign Targets Swiss Travellers The embassy said Zurich was selected for the tram campaign because…

By Wamala Sipirian Published: September 17, 2026 The US Federal Reserve has raised interest rates for the first time in more than three years, increasing its benchmark rate to between 3.75% and 4% from 3.5%-3.75% in a unanimous decision. The move came despite strong opposition from President Donald Trump, who had repeatedly called for interest rates to be lowered. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh said the decision was driven by persistent inflation, saying it was “too high and has been for too long.” He described the increase as a “sober” and “responsible decision.” Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, Warsh…