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Tooro Kingdom has confirmed the death of King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, who died today, 27 August, following a prolonged illness in the United States. The news caps off weeks of uncertainty. Rumours about the King’s health first surfaced on social media a few weeks ago, suggesting he was battling illness abroad. Those…
The Tooro Kingdom has issued an official statement addressing the health of Omukama Oyo Nyimba Rukidi IV, confirming he remains alive after reports circulated claiming otherwise. The statement, released through the Prime Minister’s Office, says the King is currently in critical condition. It asks the people of Tooro and the wider public to stay calm…
American actor and singer Tyrese Gibson has landed in Kampala for a three-day visit, invited by the Government of Uganda and private-sector partners. Aly Allibhai, CEO of Talent Africa Group, and Juliana Kaggwa, CEO of the Uganda Tourism Board, welcomed him on arrival. Talent Africa Group is coordinating Gibson’s schedule throughout the trip, working with…
A disturbing incident has emerged from Kalungu in Makindye, where a woman is reported to have killed two children before turning on herself. Three other children have been rushed to hospital and are currently listed in critical condition, according to reports circulating on social media. The woman was reportedly found on a bed at the…
Confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) have climbed to 5,021, and the death toll has reached 2,378, according to the latest government data. Health authorities declared the outbreak on May 15, and it has since become the largest in the country’s history by case count. Officials point to several factors…
Christine Nampeera and Chicken Chicken have stopped pretending. What started as whispers and speculation has now turned into an open secret, the two are dating, and they’re not hiding it anymore. For weeks, eagle-eyed fans had been piecing together the clues. Sleepovers at each other’s homes, dinner dates that stretched late into the night, and…
A Kampala court has remanded a 64-year-old Canadian national to Luzira Prison. The Chief Magistrate’s Court accuses him of obtaining $1.5 million through false pretences. That figure translates to roughly Shs5.56 billion at current exchange rates. The charges also include illegal mineral dealing under Ugandan law. Michel Faille, a consultant residing at Mestil Hotel in…
Watoto Church has presented a sh38 million birthday thanksgiving gift to the Kabaka of Buganda. The offering came during celebrations marking his 33rd coronation anniversary. Buganda leaders, government officials, and hundreds of worshippers gathered for the occasion. The service took place at Watoto Church in Bweyogerere on July 31. Pastor Julius Rwotlonyo led the proceedings…
Full Figure has joined a growing debate about influencers turning funerals into content. She’s made it clear that hers won’t become one of those events. The Salt TV presenter told her TikTok followers that her burial will be strictly by invitation. No more than fifty people will be allowed to attend and say their goodbyes….
KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda’s media industry has undergone a significant digital transformation over the past decade, with online news platforms increasingly competing alongside established newspapers, television stations and broadcasters. Against that backdrop, newer publishers continue to emerge, seeking to build audiences through specialised reporting and digital-first publishing strategies. One of those entrants is Uncovered UG,…
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