Author: Wamala

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.

Controversial comedian and TikTok star-turned-singer Uncle Chumi has stunned fans with a raw confession from her past, revealing a moment she now calls the most threatening and shameful of her upbringing. In a candid interview, the outspoken entertainer shared that as a child, she once held her own grandmother at soda bottle gunpoint to demand money she had earned from selling maize. The traumatic incident left her grandmother collapsed and shocked the young Chumi, marking a turning point in her life.

Renowned media personality and celebrated events host Edwin Katamba, famously known as MC Kats, has candidly opened up about the pressures of fame. In a series of heartfelt posts on X (formerly Twitter), he revealed just how taxing life as a public figure has become. “I wish you all knew how much I’m fade up, tired, frustrated. I wanna retire being a public or celebrity. This life is so fake, and I can’t fake it,” MC Kats wrote, striking a chord with fans and followers who have long admired his work in Uganda’s entertainment scene.

Herbert Bukenya, better known in the entertainment world as VJ Moon, is setting his sights high. The former movie translator-turned-videographer recently shared his ambition to work with Uganda’s top female music stars, including Rema Namakula and Chosen Becky, saying these collaborations could elevate his brand and unlock bigger opportunities in the industry. “I desire working with Uganda’s top female music stars, particularly Chosen Becky and Rema Namakula. Collaborating with them would not only be a milestone but also a stepping stone to work with legends like Juliana Kanyomozi and Irene Namubiru,” VJ Moon expressed in an exclusive chat.