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Koffi Olomide’s Gulu Independence Day concert postponed

The concert, which was scheduled for Friday, October 9, 2026, at Northern Pearl Hotel Garden along Gulu-Kitgum Road, was called off after the Ministry of Health restricted the entry of Olomide and his band into Uganda.

Latin American, Caribbean women top Nobel literature buzz

There is no public shortlist for the Nobel, and since the nominees and the jury deliberations remain sealed for 50 years, Stockholm's literary circles engage in frantic guessing ahead of the announcement.

Can Ibrah Matovu fill his father’s big Afrigo shoes?

Ibrah recently stirred emotions during an Afrigo performance at Buffaloes in Komamboga when he appeared in a denim outfit and Fedora hat reminiscent of his father’s signature style. His performance drew praise from fans, with some already hailing him as his father’s successor.

Frank Tumuhairwe’s ‘Faces of Culture’ returns with three-day cultural spectacle

Tumuhairwe, a portrait and documentary photographer, says he intends to use the exhibition to explore African heritage, identity and contemporary culture through intimate portraits captured in Uganda and beyond.He also reveals that the exhibition moves beyond traditional photography displays as it juxtaposes ancestral dress and cultural traditions with the vibrant urban culture of today’s African youth.

Comedian Joseph Opio takes football banter to a podcast

Known for his sharp wit, storytelling and unapologetic football opinions, Opio who won a Sports Emmy Award in May 2024 for his work on the docuseries, The World According to Football, plans to explore the game beyond the 90 minutes, mixing football debates with humour, culture and entertainment.

Levixone backs Gabie Ntaate amid church rejection claims

The ‘Chikibombe’ hitmaker also reflected on his own struggles, saying the challenges he has faced have strengthened him, even though he has not always found it easy to speak about them.

Mariam Ndagire reveals what lured her back to music after 17 years

For years, she appeared content behind the cameras. But after watching fellow musicians return to the stage for comeback concerts, her fans began asking the inevitable question: when was she going to do the same? The questions eventually got her thinking. Ndagire says she set herself one condition — whoever wanted her back had to come with an offer that matched her worth.

How Phillip Kintu navigated the digital entertainment jungle

For Phillip, reaching the five-year mark is more than a birthday celebration. It is a testament to consistency, learning and adapting to an entertainment industry that never seems to sit still.

From netball court to pageant stage: Nakato's journey to Miss Uganda final

Nakato’s netball career included a four-and-a-half-year spell with UCU, where she was both a university student and club player.

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No house, no spouse?

“A serious woman would support her partner towards building a home for the family. A lot of lazy women just want a man who is already a finished product,” Fatboy said. He added that at worst, the detractors of Makula’s house-for-wife proposition argue that she and her ilk are proponents of prostitution in disguise, telling women to sell their bodies for houses. Exchanging legs for houses does not sound like the ideal relationship.

California roller coaster shut after brain damage claims

The X2 at Six Flags Magic Mountain features precipitous drops and jarring twists that have thrilled millions of riders over two decades, with seats that swivel 360 degrees as cars travel at speeds of up to 80 miles (130 kilometers) an hour.

Fresh details emerge as Police arrest woman linked to singer Matovu’s death

"When the suspect arrived at the house, he first knocked at the door, but the two refused to open. He then lay in ambush and waited for the two to get out. As Matovu and the woman headed to his car, a Land Rover UAR 982H, the assailant attacked them, first hitting the woman before attacking Matovu."

Afrigo Band founder Moses Matovu murdered

Matovu died on Thursday morning, September 24, 2026, after being rushed to Kibuli Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries after losing a lot of blood.

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Sharing a bed in the heat

One wants the windows wide open, while the other is worried about mosquitoes. And when the temperature rises further, even cuddling can suddenly feel like an unnecessary source of heat. In other words, there may be too much sunshine outside, but sometimes there is also too much heat in the bed. “Sometimes, something as simple as one partner wanting a duvet while the other prefers to sleep uncovered can create tension,” counselling psychologist Madinah Ismail says, noting that couples have different bodies and comfort preferences.

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TOORO: A kingdom of mountains, forests and royal memory

For days, Oyo left the comfort of the palace and joined guides and climbers on the arduous ascent. The climb drew attention not only to the majesty of the Rwenzori, but also to their importance as a tourism and conservation asset. Following the death of the beloved monarch on August 27, the mountain carries another significance. For adventure seekers who want to follow the trail he once walked, Margherita Peak offers the challenge of experiencing the Rwenzori for themselves.

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Hidden cost of renting: How brokers drive up rent

Denis Olyeko, the president of the Local Brokers’ Association, who has worked in real estate for more than two decades, acknowledged that some brokers encourage landlords to increase rent because they stand to benefit from higher payments by tenants. “It is common for agents to negotiate with landlords to set a higher rent. For example, when a tenant moves out, an agent may lobby the landlord to increase the rent before a new tenant moves in,” he said.

Property ownership gives women a stronger voice — Fr Kiibi

“Even the Bible does not limit a woman from owning property,” he says. “Remain humble and respectful to your husbands and families when you become landlords.”For Florence Nambooze-Bbale, a registered surveyor, lecturer and founder of Paragon Investment Club, collective saving has provided women with a practical route to property ownership.

TikTokers remanded over alleged false claims against Balaam

The accused are Ronald Mayega, alias Munyarwanda Wa Bobi, 33, a businessman and resident of Mastiwa, Nansana Municipality, Wakiso District, and Swaibu Kakaire, alias One-One, 28, a businessman and resident of Kyengera, Nansana Municipality, Wakiso District.

Muzeeyi vows to give UJCC stronger voice on national issues

“On matters of governance, peace, social justice, and the well-being of our people, UJCC must be heard clearly and consistently. I will work with my co-chairs to ensure our Council speaks with the moral authority this nation has always looked to us to provide,” Muzeeyi said.

Study exposes harassment, pay gaps facing women in Uganda’s creative industry

Women reported discriminatory contracts, including restrictions on pregnancy, as well as limited access to childcare facilities, menstrual support and safe mechanisms for reporting harassment.