TikToker Luwi Light Released After Charges Dropped in Cyber Harassment Case

TikTok creator Luwi Light real names Aisha Nansubuga has been released after the DPP withdrew cyber harassment and defamation charges. The decision follows an understanding reached with complainant Zuena Kirema. Popular Ugandan TikTok content creator Luwi Light real name Aisha Nansubuga has been released from custody after the Director of Public Prosecutions withdrew all charges … Read more

DPP Withdraws Aggravated Trafficking & Defilement Charges Against Don Nasser

The DPP has withdrawn all charges of aggravated trafficking in children and defilement against socialite Nasser Nduhukire alias Don Nasser. The High Court has withdrawn the case, refunded his Shs 3 million bail, and ordered the return of his passport. withdrawn all charges against prominent businessman and socialite Nasser Nduhukire, popularly known as Don Nasser. … Read more

Julius Kitone Buried Amid Calls for Safer Roads After Fatal Rakai Crash

Family, journalists and leaders gathered in Kiteredde Village, Rakai District, to bury 35-year-old Next Media reporter Julius Kitone, killed in a Friday road crash. Grief and heartfelt tributes converged on Monday in Kiteredde Village, Magabi Parish, Ntantamuki Town Council, Rakai District, as family, friends, colleagues and community leaders laid to rest 35-year-old Next Media journalist … Read more

Biswanka Breaks Silence on Deadbeat Father Accusations

Ugandan singer Biswanka responds to public claims of being a deadbeat father, explaining he never wanted the child, provided money for emergency contraception, advised termination, but the mother proceeded with the pregnancy and later sought his support despite earlier public boasts of raising the baby alone. Fast-rising Ugandan singer Biswanka Derick has publicly addressed long-standing … Read more

Uganda Honors Archbishop Janani Luwum on 49th Martyrdom Anniversary

Janani Luwum Day

On February 16, 2026, Uganda observes the 49th Janani Luwum Day public holiday, honoring the martyred Archbishop’s legacy of courage and faith. National celebrations in Mucwini, Kitgum District, emphasize unity, peace, and being anchored in Christ amid calls for national reflection. Today, Monday, February 16, 2026, Uganda observes the 49th anniversary of the martyrdom of … Read more

Security Guard’s Rampage in Fort Portal Leaves Police Officer Dead

A security guard at GT Expert Security Group in Fort Portal City went on a shooting spree Friday evening, killing a police constable and sparking panic before being shot dead by joint police-UPDF forces.  Chaos gripped Fort Portal City on Friday evening when a security guard unleashed a deadly shooting spree at his workplace, killing … Read more

Former House-Help Arrested in Brutal Murder of UCU Director Pamela Tumwebaze

Police arrest Taewaiko Dak Hussein, former house-help of slain UCU Director of Student Affairs Pamela Tumwebaze, after finding her property at his Budaka hideout. In a significant breakthrough, police have arrested a former house-help of Pamela Ruth Tumwebaze, the Director of Student Affairs at Uganda Christian University (UCU), in connection with her shocking murder. The … Read more

Mami Deb Opens Up About Body-Shaming in Uganda

Reality star Mami Deb shares her journey from celebrating her curves in the UK to facing hate in Uganda, IVF weight gain, and her decision for breast reduction via surrogacy—now loving her fitter, stronger self. Ugandan reality TV star, entrepreneur, and social media personality Mami Deb (Deborah Cleave) has shared a candid personal reflection on … Read more

Security Guard Webisa Marvin Remanded to Luzira In diana skyz murder case

A 22-year-old security guard, Webisa Marvin, has been remanded to Luzira Upper Prison following his arraignment at the City Hall Chief Magistrate’s Court on February 12, 2026. He faces grave capital charges of rape, murder, and aggravated robbery in connection with the shocking death of popular Ugandan TikToker and content creator Diana Namulinde, widely known … Read more

UCU Dean of Students Pamela Tumwebaze Killed in Home Attack

Uganda Christian University (UCU) is reeling from a devastating tragedy following the brutal murder of Ms. Pamela Tumwebaze, the Dean of Students and a valued member of the university’s senior management. Ms. Tumwebaze was attacked by unknown thugs who broke into her home in Mukono on the night of Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Despite immediate … Read more