Police arrested a suspect linked to a robbery targeting a Scottish visitor in Kampala last weekend. The crime intelligence team worked with Katwe police to catch the suspect after security cameras showed him stealing a phone worth about $1,900. During questioning, the man called Kirengwe admitted to taking the phone but claimed he acted as part of a larger gang. He named seven accomplices, including a leader called Ali, who operated across several neighborhoods.
Officers searched for other gang members in Bulenga, where locals confirmed these criminals regularly attacked people after dark. One resident named Stella said they make life difficult, mentioning a recent assault on a young woman who was severely injured. Although the other...
Former political candidate Winnie Twinomugisha asks First Lady Janet Museveni for help recovering about $1,900 lost in an alleged human trafficking scheme. She claims MP Benjamin Kamukama tricked her into traveling to Dubai with false promises of a teaching job. Videos appeared on social media last year showing Twinomugisha begging for rescue from what she called a trafficking center where Ugandan women faced sale.
Twinomugisha told reporters she approached Kamukama for job help after money problems. She borrowed the funds from a loan group, using her father as a guarantor. Upon arrival in Dubai, she says she found no job waiting but managed to keep her passport despite attempts to take it.
She escaped with help from fellow Ugandans...
The PFF wing of Uganda's FDC party strongly opposes changes to military law that would let army courts try civilians. Their spokesperson, Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda, called the proposed amendment unconstitutional during a Kampala press conference. He claimed lawmakers received about $27,000 each as bribes to back the changes, similar to alleged payments for passing a coffee bill last year.
Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja confirmed that parliament will consider amending the UPDF Act soon. This follows a Supreme Court decision that ruled military courts cannot legally try civilians. The court also questioned whether these tribunals should even handle military personnel cases. Ssemujju believes President Museveni wants these changes because...
Tesla shares stand stronger these days because the company faces fewer tariff problems than other US car makers. Despite this advantage, Tesla deals with major supply chain issues. The company canceled plans to bring parts for its Cybercab and Semi trucks from China to America.
Chinese imports currently face a 145 percent tax for vehicles and auto parts. Electronics like semiconductors and smartphones only have a 20 percent tax related to fentanyl concerns. Imports from other countries still carry a 25 percent tax. President Trump might allow some car companies limited breaks from tariffs to help them move operations away from Mexico and Canada, but China likely remains excluded.
Reuters reports that Tesla abandoned its plans to ship...
Singer Portable walked free from the Oke-Kura custodial center on Tuesday afternoon. He shaved his multi-colored hair before leaving the facility. Authorities released him after Saheed Osupa withdrew the original petition against him.
Prison officials confirmed his release at 3:30 pm. Two of his wives accompanied him during the exit from the correctional centre. Portable reportedly ate his first meal Tuesday morning after being arrested Saturday in Abeokuta.
The singer faced charges of criminal intimidation, defamation, and threatening Osupa. Kwara State Police Command brought him to Ilorin for the legal proceedings. His bail conditions were modified to facilitate his release.
A popular TikTok couple faces relationship turmoil after a controversial video incident. Peller, a 19-year-old content creator, found himself at the center of a public breakup with his girlfriend Jadrolita.
The controversy erupted after Peller appeared close to another woman during a Ghana trip. He claimed he was paid to promote the woman's social media page. Jadrolita expressed frustration, citing the incident as a breaking point in their relationship.
The couple, who had been public about their romance, saw their relationship unravel online. Jadrolita announced her decision to end the relationship, suggesting she would remain professional. Peller responded with threats to block her on social media platforms.
Their relationship...
Fuji music legend King Saheed Osupa reached out to controversial singer Portable to resolve their public conflict. The veteran musician approached the situation with remarkable maturity, treating the dispute as a family matter between a father and son.
Entertainment promoter Kehinde Adegbite, known as Mallam Yankee, orchestrated a virtual meeting between the artists. Both parties agreed to settle their differences privately, demonstrating a commitment to professional harmony.
Mallam Yankee expressed gratitude to numerous entertainment industry veterans who helped broker the peace. Respected musicians like Daddy Showkey, Pasuma Wonder, and others played crucial roles in facilitating the reconciliation.
The resolution marks a...
A rapper named Tay-K has been found guilty of murdering Mark Anthony Saldivar in San Antonio. The jury convicted him after hearing evidence about a fatal shooting from 2017. He already serves a 55-year sentence for another homicide.
Prosecutors argued that Tay-K attempted to rob Saldivar before killing him. Defense lawyers challenged the police investigation and witness statements. They claimed the case lacked thorough investigation and credible evidence.
The jury rejected the capital murder charge, which would have meant a guaranteed life sentence without parole. McIntyre could still face significant prison time. The trial will move to a punishment phase where sentencing will be determined.
The rapper faces potential life...
Davido revealed a surprising presidential connection to his early music career. His hit song 'Dami Duro' reportedly became a ringtone for then-President Goodluck Jonathan. The breakthrough moment changed his father's perspective on his musical aspirations.
Initially, Davido's father strongly opposed his music career. He used police and army connections to block the singer's performances. The success of 'Dami Duro' dramatically shifted family dynamics.
The singer explained how presidential recognition helped win his father's support. Davido described his early relationship with his father as challenging and intimidating. Over time, they developed a close relationship.
Musical success transformed family tensions into mutual respect...
