Author: Wamala

Singer King Saha has criticized the Ugandan government over security concerns following the death of legendary Afrigo Band musician Moses Matovu. Matovu died on Thursday, September 24, after an attack in the Kibuli area of Kampala. Police have opened a murder investigation, with authorities yet to publicly establish the motive or identify those responsible. Saha addressed Matovu’s death in a video shared on TikTok, arguing that Ugandans are increasingly vulnerable to criminal gangs and calling for stronger government action. The singer claimed that some gangs have been “empowered by the government,” a serious allegation that he did not substantiate in…

Rev. Fr Charles Lwanga Ssewava, a senior Catholic priest in the Archdiocese of Kampala and former National Director of Radio Maria Uganda, has died at Lubaga Hospital. Fr Ssewava died on the evening of Wednesday, September 23, 2026, according to an announcement from the Archdiocese of Kampala. He was serving at Kiwatule Parish at the time of his death. Archbishop Paul Ssemogerere confirmed the priest’s passing on Wednesday evening, while the Archdiocese asked Catholics to pray for Fr Ssewava, his family and the Kiwatule Parish community. Burial arrangements had not yet been announced by the Archdiocese. Fr Ssewava was widely…

Uganda Police are facing questions over Bebe Cool’s Land Cruiser after social media users pointed to the singer’s black SUV amid an ongoing traffic operation targeting vehicles without registration plates and those fitted with unauthorised sirens and flashing lights. The questions intensified as police continued the Tekeleza Sheria operation, which has targeted motorists accused of concealing number plates, driving without plates and using unauthorised emergency-style equipment. On September 23, Traffic Police spokesperson Michael Kananura said officers had arrested 18 additional drivers during an operation along the eastern route in Mukono. Police said the motorists were accused of using vehicles fitted…

Veteran Ugandan musician Moses Matovu, the singer, saxophonist and longtime leader of Afrigo Band, has died aged 77 after an attack in Kibuli, bringing an extraordinary music career spanning nearly six decades to an end. Matovu died at Kibuli Hospital on September 24, 2026, after unidentified assailants reportedly attacked him at Kibuli Market Zone B in Makindye Division, Kampala. Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson Rachael Kawala said Kabalagala Police had registered a case of suspected murder, with investigators visiting the scene and beginning a search for the attackers. Police had not disclosed the motive, number of assailants or weapon used at…

By Wamala Sipirian Published: September 24, 2026 KAABONG — A sorghum variety developed by the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) is showing potential to help farmers in drought-affected Karamoja maintain food production despite increasingly difficult climatic conditions. NARO Sorghum 2, commonly known as NAROSORG2, was developed to withstand harsh climatic conditions and has performed well in demonstration gardens established across the Karamoja sub-region. One of the demonstration sites is a five-acre farm in Katile Sub County, Kaabong District, where farmers recently gathered for a field day to assess the crop’s performance. Drought-Tolerant and Early Maturing Dr Walter Odongo, Director of…

By Wamala Sipirian Published: September 24, 2026 A Ugandan national has been charged in the United States with assaulting a federal officer after allegedly attempting to escape while being deported to Kampala. Kiiza Donald Atuhairwe was charged on May 30 following an incident at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport two days earlier, according to the US Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona. US prosecutors said two Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers were escorting Atuhairwe on a commercial flight from El Paso, Texas, to Phoenix, where he was scheduled to connect to another flight bound for Kampala, Uganda. Alleged…

By Wamala Sipirian Published: September 24, 2026 JUBA — South Sudan President Salva Kiir Mayardit has dissolved the country’s Transitional Government of National Unity and appointed a caretaker administration as preparations continue for general elections scheduled for December 22, 2026. The changes, announced in Juba on Tuesday, September 22, removed the country’s five vice presidents, substantive national ministers and deputy ministers, dissolved the Transitional National Legislative Assembly and Council of States, and ended the existing state governments and administrations of the three administrative areas. The transitional government was established under the 2018 peace agreement that brought together forces aligned with…

By Wamala Sipirian Published: September 24, 2026 Uganda will immunise an estimated 7.5 million children against measles and rubella during a five-day national vaccination campaign scheduled for October 1 to 5, 2026. The campaign will target all children aged nine months to 59 months across the country as the Ministry of Health seeks to curb increasing measles infections and strengthen routine immunisation. Speaking on behalf of the Minister of State for Health in charge of Primary Health Care, the Director General of Health Services, Dr Charles Olaro, said the campaign is intended to protect children against measles and rubella while…

By Wamala Sipirian Published: September 24, 2026 Rubanda District Communication Officer Joanita Kobugabe has raised concern over the inadequate supply of functional condom dispensers in the district, warning that limited access to condoms could complicate efforts to prevent new HIV infections. Kobugabe made the remarks while presenting Rubanda’s HIV communication situation during a Uganda AIDS Commission (UAC) capacity-building meeting for Kigezi sub-region stakeholders and district communication officers from the six districts of Kigezi. The meeting was held in Rukungiri Municipality. She said several health facilities and public places in Rubanda lack functional condom dispensers, making it difficult for residents to…

By Wamala Sipirian Published: September 24, 2026 The Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) has received a Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scanner, with installation underway as the country moves toward expanding access to advanced cancer imaging services. A PET scan allows doctors to observe activity inside the body at a cellular level. When combined with computed tomography (CT), PET-CT imaging can help identify the location of cancer, determine whether it has spread and assess how a patient is responding to treatment. The arrival of the scanner is part of UCI’s broader development of molecular imaging, radiopharmacy and targeted cancer treatment services. Expanding…

Doreen Nasasira says she is well aware of the online attacks targeting her appearance after her recent comments about dating financially broke men went viral. The media personality has faced a wave of criticism following a controversial KFM video in which she said she would not date a financially broke man. The clip sparked debate online, with the conversation eventually shifting from her views on relationships to comments about her appearance. Nasasira says some critics have specifically targeted her eyes. According to the media personality, images of her have been circulated online alongside jokes and commentary about the appearance of…

Matovu Moses, identified by Uganda Police as a musician with Afrigo Band, has died after he was allegedly attacked by unknown assailants at Kibuli Market in Kampala. According to a statement posted by Uganda Police on September 24, 2026, police at Kabalagala registered a case of suspected murder following the incident at Kibuli Market Zone B in Makindye Division. Police said Moses was allegedly attacked in the morning and rushed to Kibuli Hospital for medical attention. He later succumbed to his injuries. The circumstances surrounding the attack remain under investigation. Uganda Police said a task team had been deployed to…

Sheikh Umar Muwonge has made an emotional appeal for the return of his children following his release from prison, while also revealing major changes he says he discovered after returning home. Muwonge was released after the International Crimes Division of Uganda’s High Court ruled that the time he had already spent behind bars was equivalent to the sentence he would have received. The decision followed his prolonged legal battle involving charges related to aggravated child trafficking and other offences. Following the ruling, Muwonge became emotional and knelt in gratitude, describing the decision as a lifeline. But his first days of…

Viboyo has offered fresh insight into Irene Ntale’s departure from Swangz Avenue, saying the singer made the decision to leave the label herself. Ntale left Swangz Avenue in 2017 to pursue a solo career, bringing an end to a highly successful chapter of her music journey. A year later, she marked the next phase with her “Irene Ntale Unchained” concert. But the circumstances surrounding her exit have remained a topic of discussion among Ugandan music fans. According to Viboyo, however, there was no mystery over who made the decision. “Irene Ntale wanted to move on. It was totally her decision.…

Zayra Baby says an unnamed Ugandan artist left her frustrated after allegedly failing to fully pay her for a project she worked on for an entire day — despite the two having developed a close friendship. The popular TikToker said her experiences working with some Ugandan artists have not always gone as expected, with one particular situation ultimately causing her to cut ties with the artist. According to Zayra, the artist first became her friend before asking her to collaborate on a project. She agreed to take on the work even though she had mock examinations coming up. The job…

Ugandan TikToker Zayra Baby has opened up about the harsh body-shaming she experienced when she was starting out on the platform, saying the criticism became so overwhelming that it affected her mental health. According to Zayra, entering the public eye exposed her to comments about parts of her appearance she had never previously worried about. She said the constant criticism eventually affected the way she viewed herself and even changed how she dressed. “I was body shamed when I started to a point of depression but I can never do a BBL,” Zayra said, adding that she has since learned…

Ugandan producer Artin Pro says his struggle with pride may have cost him opportunities — and potentially more money than he has today. Speaking to Diana Nabatanzi on BBS Terefayina, Artin was asked which of his entertainment-industry friends he would call first if he found himself in a difficult situation, such as an accident. Instead of naming one person, the producer opened up about something more personal: his difficulty asking other people for help. Artin acknowledged that he has been working on the issue, saying he believes people sometimes seek help for problems they could solve themselves. “I feel like…

By Wamala SipirianPublished: September 23, 2026 Queen Mother Best Kemigisa has given her first detailed account of the 16 days between the death and burial of King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, describing the period as one of the most painful episodes of her life. In a statement released to the media on Tuesday, September 22, Kemigisa said her primary concern after Oyo’s death was to bring her son home, mourn him and give him a dignified burial before questions about succession were addressed. “I have lost my only son,” Kemigisa said. “King Oyo was my son before he…

By Wamala Sipirian Published: September 23, 2026 President Yoweri Museveni has directed government agencies to accelerate preparations for Uganda’s co-hosting of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with Kenya and Tanzania. Museveni issued the directive at State House Entebbe after meeting Confederation of African Football (CAF) Acting Secretary General Samson Adamu and Uganda’s National AFCON Task Force, led by Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja. The tournament is scheduled to begin on June 19, 2027, with the final set for July 17, according to CAF. The 2027 edition will be the first AFCON jointly hosted by three countries. Uganda accelerates infrastructure…

By Wamala Sipirian Published: September 23, 2026 Queen Mother Best Kemigisa has thanked Ugandans and supporters around the world for standing with the Tooro royal family following the death and burial of her only son, King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV. In a statement issued after Oyo’s burial at the Karambi Royal Tombs on September 12, Kemigisa described the period since his death on August 27 as one of the most painful experiences of her life. She said the support from people in Tooro, across Uganda and abroad had helped the family through the mourning period. “King Oyo was…