Author: wamala

The internet can be brutal, and for Ruth Kuganja — the younger sister of Ugandan singer Chosen Becky — dealing with online hate has been one of her toughest challenges. The rising entertainer recently opened up about the constant trolling she faces, particularly on TikTok, where critics have mocked her appearance and attacked her confidence.

Ugandan music sensation Spice Diana, born Hajjarah Namukwaya, is setting the record straight on a heated debate rocking the local music scene. Recently, speculation has emerged suggesting that artists producing songs with explicit or inappropriate lyrics are “taking over” the Ugandan music industry. Spice Diana, however, is firmly pushing back against these claims.

Harjit Kaur, a 73-year-old grandmother and long-time resident of California, was deported to India on 22 September after living in the United States for over three decades. Her arrest by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on 8 September shocked the Sikh community and sparked widespread outrage. Kaur originally moved to the US in 1991 with her two young sons, fleeing political turmoil in Punjab. During her time in California, she lived and worked legally while filing multiple unsuccessful asylum claims. Despite having no criminal record, her detention and subsequent deportation have been described as inhumane by her lawyer, Deepak…

National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu has officially opened a new regional party office in Mbarara, surprising party members and bypassing prior notification to security agencies. “We bought this land, started construction, and have unveiled the offices without security or even some of our members knowing,” Kyagulanyi said during the unveiling ceremony, highlighting the strategic nature of the move.

Mubarak Munyagwa, president of the Common Man’s Party (CMP), paid a solidarity visit to opposition stalwart Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Hajji Obeid Lutale, at Luzira Maximum Prison on Friday. Besigye, a four-time presidential candidate, has been detained on treason-related charges since his abduction in Nairobi, Kenya, on November 16, 2024, marking more than 300 days in detention.

Chinese automobile manufacturer Jetour Group has officially entered the Ugandan market, marking a major milestone in the country’s automotive and industrial landscape. The launch was announced by Al Mamoun East Africa, which has a strong presence in Sudan, South Sudan, the UAE, and other markets. The company has been appointed exclusive distributor of Jetour vehicles in Uganda, with a showroom and aftersales service center in Namanve, Kampala.

The Electoral Commission (EC) has convened a high-level meeting with representatives of all eight cleared presidential candidates to coordinate campaign schedules and ensure a smooth, conflict-free election period for 2026. The session, chaired by EC Secretary Richard Kamugisha Baabo, included campaign agents such as Robert Centenary from the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) and Rovans Lwanyaga representing the National Unity Platform (NUP). The National Resistance Movement (NRM) and President Yoweri Museveni were represented by Moses Byaruhanga. Police officials were also in attendance to provide guidance on security arrangements for campaign activities across the country.

Dubai authorities have detained Charles “Abbey” Mwesigwa, the Ugandan-German national recently exposed by the BBC as allegedly running a degrading sex-trade network in the UAE. Mwesigwa, who holds dual citizenship, initially appeared before police and was released on bond. However, authorities arrested him after he attempted to flee the country, checking in online for a flight. According to sources, Mwesigwa is under scrutiny for trafficking young Ugandan women to Dubai under the guise of legitimate employment. Victims were reportedly coerced into prostitution, with some believing they were travelling for jobs in hotels or supermarkets.

Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC), Uganda’s government-owned automotive company, has formally requested an additional $143 million from President Yoweri Museveni to fund the next phase of its vehicle manufacturing plant in Jinja. The funding request was delivered on Friday by Finance Minister Matia Kasaija, acting on behalf of Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Dr. Monica Musenero, during the plant’s official commissioning ceremony. “While touring the facility, my colleague in charge of Science, Technology and Innovation asked me to tell Your Excellency that the plant requires another $143 million for expansion. I believe you now owe these people at Kiira Motors,” Minister…

Singer Hajat Stecia Mayanja has officially stepped down from her role as president and member of the National Peasants Party (NPP), following intense backlash from party supporters. The decision comes days after Stecia performed at a political event hosted by President Yoweri Museveni at Kololo Independence Grounds in Kampala. Her appearance sparked outrage among NPP members, many of whom accused her of betraying the party by seemingly endorsing a political rival.