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In a candid reflection shared in August 2021, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni offered personal insights into his lifestyle choices, crediting discipline—especially abstaining from alcohol—as a major contributor to his long life and health. Speaking during a public address, Museveni recounted his brief encounter with alcohol in the 1960s and why he chose to never indulge again. “Discipline is good. In September [2021], I will be 77 years [old]. This is because I don’t have space for alcohol,” Museveni said, attributing his physical well-being and longevity to clean living and self-restraint. He explained that, despite peer pressure in his youth, alcohol never appealed…

Former media personality and proud mother Zuena Kirema recently shared an emotional story about her son, Alpha Thierry Ssali, and the health condition he has bravely faced for years. Alpha, the eldest son of Zuena and Ugandan music star Bebe Cool, is a talented footballer who plays for NEC FC. But behind his strong image on the pitch, Alpha has been dealing with a serious eye condition called exotropia. Zuena revealed that Alpha was not born with the condition. It developed after he got into an accident while he was still young. The accident damaged his eye and caused it…

During the solemn commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, President Paul Kagame delivered a powerful message to Rwanda’s detractors. President Kagame addressed those threatening to impose sanctions on Rwanda with a blunt message: “Go to hell.” His words responded the continued foreign interference and pressure, especially from Western countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, and Germany. These nations have recently imposed sanctions against Rwanda, mechanically accusing Rwanda responsibility in the DRC crisis . President Kagame also warned those who wish ill upon Rwanda or seek to destabilize it, asserting that the country has moved far…

A tragic road accident occurred last night in Bugiri District, Eastern Uganda, claiming at least 12 lives and injuring six others. The collision occurred around 10 pm in Lwaba Village, Kapyanga Sub-county, along the busy Jinja–Malaba highway, involving a commuter taxi and a trailer. Police reported on Monday that a Toyota Hiace taxi traveling from Kampala to Tororo collided with a trailer carrying a container from Malaba. The Busoga East Region spokesperson, Mr Michael Kafayo, suggested that a speeding motorcyclist attempting to overtake one of the vehicles may have contributed to the crash. The motorcycle, moving in the same direction…

A dramatic scene was witnessed after the Residents of Bunusya Ward in Mbarara City North Division on Saturday afternoon rejected hand hoes distributed by their area MP, Robert Mwesigwa Rukaari. The residents accused him of failing to fulfill his 2021 campaign promise to bring electricity to the area. Rukaari, in his first term, is known for supporting agriculture by distributing hand hoes, sugarcane cuttings, and cassava tubers. However, the residents said they now want electricity, not farming tools, an incident that caught the attention of several Ugandans who took to their different social media platforms to speak on this. According…

Hon. Asuman Basalirwa, a prominent Ugandan politician and Member of Parliament for Bugiri Municipality, has sparked mixed reactions after making a humorous but controversial comment about his domestic life. In a recent interview on NBS TV, Basalirwa revealed that he cannot cook, iron, or wash clothes, and he jokingly stated that his wives have no choice but to look after him “like a baby.” Basalirwa, who is also the president of the Justice Forum (JEEMA) party, explained that his upbringing played a big role in his lack of household skills. Coming from a large family with 25 members, most of…

Ugandans online joined Uganda Police Force in mourning the death of a police officer who was allegedly killed by an irate mob. According to the source, the deceased, identified as PC Chemonges Suleiman, was twenty-eight years old and a police officer attached to Bisheshe Police Station in Ibanda District. Sources revealed that he was tragically murdered by an irate mob while guardian the funeral of Kahangire Lazarus, an inmate who died at Nyambuhikye Government in Ibanda District. Police report indicate that an SMG riffle and sixteen rounds of ammunition were recovered from the scene of crime. The body of PC…

This morning, the 6th of April, we saw thousands of Ugandans turn up for the Kabaka Run at Lubiri. Despite the heavy morning rain, people still showed up. Photos: Thousands that turned up for the Kabaka Run. Moments later, the Kabaka of the Buganda kingdom, Ronald Muwenda Mutebi, turned up for the event and flagged off people for the run. Kabaka turned 70 today and was seen happy following the support of many that came for his run. Many also took to their social media platforms to congratulate the Kabaka on his milestone. National Unity Platform president Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu,…

A proposal to slash the number of lawmakers from 529 to 260 and Cabinet ministers from 82 to 21 has been tabled in Parliament, sparking debate on the potential benefits and drawbacks of such a move. The proposal, put forth by shadow Public Service minister Anna Adeke Ebaju, aims to reduce the financial burden of maintaining a large Cabinet and Parliament. Ms Adeke argues that the current numbers come with “little value and a high maintenance cost,” leading to inefficiency in public administration budgets. Ms Adeke also recommends that lawmakers who are appointed to Cabinet positions should resign their seats,…

Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has made a bold declaration regarding the people he fears in this world. In a recent statement, he revealed that only six individuals command his fear and respect: God Almighty, Mzee (a likely reference to President Yoweri Museveni), Maama Janet (First Lady Janet Museveni), Afande Saleh (Gen. Salim Saleh), and President Paul Kagame of Rwanda. This revelation has sparked discussions about his influences, loyalties, and the figures who shape his worldview. As the son of President Museveni and a key military leader, Gen. Muhoozi has built a reputation for his outspoken…