Author: Wamala

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…