Author: Wamala

The ink was barely dry on Jacob Oboth-Oboth’s election as Speaker of Parliament. Twenty-four hours later, President Yoweri Museveni reminded Uganda exactly who sets the pace in this country’s politics — dropping a 30-person Cabinet reshuffle that had analysts, commentators, and political watchers scrambling to process the full list. Announced on May 26, the sweeping appointments for Uganda’s 2026–2031 Cabinet introduce a striking mix of returning veterans, career diplomats, first-time ministers, and at least one businessman whose name on the list nobody quite saw coming. This is not a minor shuffle. This is a statement. And what happened next was…

He was getting up to leave. That is it. That is the whole origin of this story. A Ugandan music producer stood up from his seat at a bar, accidentally knocked over a shisha pot, and ended up spending the night in custody before being remanded to Luzira Prison the following morning. D’Mario, one of Uganda’s most respected audio producers and a key figure at Legend Production Studio, is currently behind bars — and the circumstances that put him there are the kind that make you do a double take and read the story again from the beginning. This is…

It took one tweet. One passionate, beautifully written tweet from an ordinary Ugandan fan — and Steve Harvey, television giant, multimillionaire, and one of America’s most recognisable faces, stopped scrolling and said: “Uganda sounds amazing, I’m sold.” Uganda has not been the same since. What started as a casual question from Harvey to his massive X following — asking his fans to reveal Africa’s best-kept travel secret — turned into a moment that Uganda’s tourism sector could not have bought with a full marketing budget. And the person who made it happen was not a government official, not a PR…

A viral video of a woman allegedly slapping her child for resembling his father was already disturbing enough. Then the father started talking — and what came out was something far darker than anyone anticipated. Ugandan singer Derrick Biswanka has broken his silence, and the account he is giving goes well beyond the clip that set social media on fire. He is describing a pattern of violence, hired attacks, and threats so specific they have driven him to appeal directly to the police for intervention. This is not a celebrity breakup story. According to Biswanka, this is a safety emergency…

Imagine building one of Uganda’s most recognisable online brands, watching your face trend across social media for years, and then struggling to pay your own school fees. That is the reality Rango Tenge Tenge — real name Saad Ssozi — and his family say they have been living. And they have finally decided the world needs to know who they are holding responsible. In a bombshell public statement, Tenge Tenge and his father have come out swinging against their former manager, Michael Kabonge, accusing him of seizing control of all their social media accounts, attempting to rename their channels, and…

No concerts. No marathons. No Arsenal street parties. And if you think that last one sounds like a joke, Uganda’s most senior health official just made it very clear that nobody is laughing. Dr. Diana Atwine, Permanent Secretary of Uganda’s Ministry of Health, has issued a sweeping directive suspending all unstructured public events in the country — and she specifically called out the chaotic Arsenal celebrations that recently filled Uganda’s streets as exactly the kind of gathering that can no longer happen. The reason is not crowd inconvenience or noise complaints. The reason is Ebola. And what happened next, nobody…

Free promotion. No invoice. No contract. Just a content creator putting real work into pushing your music to thousands of eyes — and the artist responds by posting a selfie on top of it. That is the reality Dauda Kavuma, manager of the world-famous Triplets Ghetto Kids, just put on the table. And he did not come to whisper about it. In a candid statement that is already making waves across Uganda’s entertainment circles, Kavuma broke his silence on why he struggles to promote Ugandan music despite genuinely loving it. The answer had nothing to do with money, time, or…

A teenager in school uniform walks into Uganda’s national conversation — and doesn’t just observe. He petitions Parliament. At 16. While still in Senior Three. Before most of his peers have figured out what they want for lunch. That is the story of Nyanzi Martin Luther, the quiet boy from Kisozi trading centre in Wakiso District who spent his free time glued to his phone — not gaming, not scrolling aimlessly, but following politics, current affairs, and media trends like a man twice his age. Earlier this year, he filed a petition with Parliament calling for a legal framework that…

A global voice of hope is heading to Kampala — and the message is expected to shake, inspire, and uplift thousands. Renowned Australian-American evangelist and motivational speaker Nick Vujicic is set to headline the Champions ARISE Conference, a major inspirational event scheduled to take place at the Lugogo Hockey Grounds. Known worldwide for his powerful life story and deeply emotional speeches, Vujicic is expected to bring a message centered on resilience, purpose, and overcoming life’s toughest challenges. And for many attendees, this isn’t just another event — it’s a moment of transformation. The Champions ARISE Conference is scheduled for Wednesday,…

What began as a heated music industry feud has now officially entered police territory. Ugandan singer King Saha has filed a formal complaint with authorities following an alleged violent confrontation involving singer Pius Mayanja, popularly known as Pallaso, and his group. The incident, which is said to have occurred late at night, reportedly involved threats to life and significant damage to the artist’s vehicle. And now, police have confirmed that investigations are actively underway. According to police reports, King Saha lodged a complaint over alleged threats and the destruction of his vehicle following an incident that reportedly took place on…