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Moses King

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Veteran politician Ken Lukyamuzi has bounced back to elective politics after ten years in the cold. The Conservative Party leader hopes to clinch the Rubaga South Parliamentary seat in the 2026 general elections.&nbsp;

Lukyamuzi, 72,&nbsp; was among the hundreds of politicians who thronged the Electoral Commission offices in Kampala for nominations.&nbsp;

While addressing the press Lukyamuzi argued that his constituents are&nbsp; suffering due to poor leadership. He hopes to improve service delivery to the constituents once elected.&nbsp;

“I have been receiving indescribable cheers, a symbol that I have been welcomed in a big way,” he said before adding.&nbsp;

“ I have come to rescue the people of Rubaga South. For the past ten years nothing has been going on in Rubaga South.”

At national level, Lukyamuzi in true conservative sense alluded to the ideals of the pre-colonial and independence era political party, Kabaka Yekka that aligned itself with the Buganda monarchy. He argued that he will advocate for constitutional reforms bordering federalism that he believes will give Ugandans the true independence they deserve.&nbsp;

&ldquo;The people got their independence in the form of regional governance. Since Obote abandoned that course of action, we have never recovered,&rdquo; he said.&nbsp;

He also added that the eleventh parliament has not served Ugandans at all.&nbsp;

Lukyamuzi says the parliament missed an opportunity to advocate for electoral reforms as guided by the Supreme Court as in the case of Amama Mbabazi versus the Electoral Commission.&nbsp;

<h2>Lukyamuzi’s tenure in Rubaga South</h2>

He represented Rubaga South in parliament from 2001 until 2006.&nbsp;

However, due to his failure to declare personal assets, as required by law, he was kicked out of parliament in January 2006. Suzan Nampijja Lukyamuzi, his daughter was elected to replace him and represented the constituency in the 8th parliament (2006–2011).

Ken Lukyamuzi sued the Inspector General of Government (IGG) for wrongful dismissal from parliament. The Supreme Court agreed with Lukyamuzi and awarded him back pay and removed the restriction to run for political office that had been placed on him by the IGG.

During the 9th parliament (2011–2016), Ken Lukyamuzi bounced back and was elected a second time to represent Rubaga South Constituency.

During the 2016 election cycle, Ken Lukyamuzi lost his constituency to Kato Lubwama (RIP), an independent politician, whose other occupation was as a comedian.

Lukyamuzi, 72,  was among the hundreds of politicians who thronged the Electoral Commission offices in Kampala for nominations. 

Ken Lukyamuzi bounces back after 10 years in the cold 

The incumbent Busiro East MP Medard Lubega Ssegona says Uganda is heading toward a transition of government in the next few months and his experience in legal gymnastics will come in handy to avoid a national catastrophe in the post-Museveni era.&nbsp;

While addressing the press at his nomination, Ssegona noted that Uganda is in a delicate stage over uncertainty of what lies next after President Yoweri Museveni&rsquo;s tenure in power.&nbsp;

He argued that Uganda needs good laws to navigate the transition.&nbsp;

“Most importantly, we are moving towards a transition when the old man (President Yoweri Museveni) finally leaves the stage, which I believe will happen in the next few months. We need to make good laws to deliver the country from the destruction and haemorrhage that this country has suffered for the last 40 years,” he said.&nbsp;

Ssegona, who is seeking a fourth term in Parliament, dismissed the notion that he has been facing “weak candidates” in the past elections. He stressed that he does not consider any opponent as weak but rather is decisive in his political interests.&nbsp;

“I have never faced a weak challenger. I treat them as venomous and I attack them with vigour, precision and might. I don’t look at their height, weight or strength because I don’t know their strength. I pray everyday and put in all my might,” he added.&nbsp;

The Busiro East MP was denied the National Unity Platform ticket after the opposition party reportedly fell out with the Democratic Party Bloc, which bolstered the party in the previous elections.&nbsp;

He faces strong competition from popular Kadongo Kamu singer and Kyengera Town Council Mayor Mathias Walukaga who is the National Unity Platform flagbearer.&nbsp;

Sseggona previously served as Minister for Information and Spokesperson of the Buganda Kingdom and served as a Shadow Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs for ten years.

The Electoral Commission will conclude its nomination exercise for MPs today.&nbsp;

, Ssegona noted that Uganda is in a delicate stage over uncertainty of what lies next after President Yoweri Museveni’s tenure in power. 

Parliament needs legal expertise to navigate transition - Ssegona 

Makerere University Guild President Churchill Ssentamu has been nominated for the Youth MP seat for the Central region ahead of the 2026 general elections.&nbsp;

Churchill Sentamu, a nephew to presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine the&nbsp; flagbearer of the main opposition National Unity Platform, is son to Fred Nyanzi Sentamu, the NUP flagbearer for Kawempe South.&nbsp;

His father Fred Nyanzi picked his nomination papers yesterday as the NUP candidate for Kawempe South constituency.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Despite his close family’s link to the main opposition party, Churchill chose, yet again to contest as an independent candidate.&nbsp;

The nomination ends months of speculation after he indicated in several press interviews that he desired to contest as a Member of Parliament.&nbsp;

Youth MPs are voted indirectly by an electoral college under the Special Interest Group category and reserved for persons 18-30 years of age.&nbsp;

He was sworn in as the 91st Guild President of Makerere University (Uganda) on 21 March 2025.

At the time of his election, he was a second-year student studying Social Sciences.

He ran as an independent candidate and defeated opponents aligned with major political parties, getting 3,459 votes vs his closest rival&rsquo;s 3,267.&nbsp;

He is the son of Fred Nyanzi (a mobiliser for the National Unity Platform, NUP) and a nephew of Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu (known as Bobi Wine).

Makerere University Guild President, James Churchill Ssentamu,

Despite his close family’s link to the main opposition party, Churchill chose, yet again to contest as an independent candidate. 

Churchill Sentamu contests for Youth MP, as father Nyanzi vies for Kawempe South MP

Singer Phina Mugerwa, alias Phina Masanyalaze, of the “Bampasudde” fame has been successfully nominated to contest for the position of Female Workers MP ahead of the 2026 general elections.

While addressing the press after her nomination, the Pearl of Africa Music Award winning singer argued that she will champion the rights of informal sector workers notably the welfare and rights of Ugandan women seeking jobs in the Arab world as domestic workers.

“I have come out to speak for the voiceless,” she said before adding.

“The informal sector workers are suffering. The Employment Act only protects the formal workers yet the informal sector workers are now contributing greatly to the GDP. We need to balance the boat. I want to speak for those in the factories and the women who go out of the country to seek jobs.”

Also known as the Ugandan Shakira, Phina also serves as the Vice Chairperson on the Uganda National Culture Centre Board and also as Uganda Musicians Association General Secretary.

Phina started her music career in 2007 after completing her senior six.

Former MP and actor, then radio presenter Kato Lubwama (RIP) had announced on the radio that he was seeking dancers to join his Diamonds Ensemble Band. She auditioned with about 300 others and was among the three that were chosen.

Her songs like Bampassudde and Gyobera have made her a household name in Uganda's music industry

She faces Agnes Kunihira of the ruling National Resistance Movement, who is the incumbent and party flagbearer.

The Electoral Commission will conclude its nomination for MPs today.

While addressing the press after her nomination, the Pearl of Africa Music Award winning singer argued that she will champion the rights of informal sector workers notably the welfare and rights of Ugandan women seeking jobs in the Arab world as domestic workers.

Singer Phina Mugerwa nominated for Female Workers’ MP seat

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Singer Spice Diana real name Hajara Namukwaya celebrates her 29th birthday today. As her fanbase, Spice Gadgets, shower her with outpouring love and affection, we take a look at her biggest career moments having started out as a teenager and rapper before becoming a household name.&nbsp;

Here are some of the top moments that&nbsp; highlight her growth, influence, and key events.

The song &ldquo;Onsanula&rdquo; marked her entry into the music industry, released around 2014 when she was still a teenager.It also earned her the Best Female Breakthrough Artist award at the third edition of the HiPipo Music Awards in 2015.&nbsp;

Breaking through with a strong song set up the foundation of her career, and managing it while being a teen shows early momentum.

The song Siri Regular was not a regular song. It&nbsp; hit #1 on the YouTube Music Charts in Uganda and stayed trending for over 2 months. It shows that even years into her career, she still releases songs that resonate strongly with audiences.

<h2>&nbsp;Celebrating 10 years in music</h2>

On 10 January 2025, she held a large celebration concert marking 10 years of her music career at the Serena Kampala Hotel. The event was glitzy: she entered stage in a white rotating box, wore multiple standout outfits and performed many of her hits like &ldquo;Ndi Mu Love&rdquo;, &ldquo;Bajikona&rdquo;, &ldquo;Omusheshe&rdquo;.&nbsp; A decade milestone marked by a big show demonstrates longevity, evolution and pay-off for years of work

She became a brand ambassador for Yaket International (a soft drink/bottled water company) in 2018. In January 2024 she was appointed ambassador for the Dina Special Children Foundation (which supports children with special needs). Also in January 2024 she joined 22Bet Uganda as a brand ambassador. This shows her influence extends beyond music into business/endorsements and philanthropy — diversifying her career and brand.

<h2>Strong live performance &amp; stage presence</h2>

Spice loves bold fashion choices, strong crowd work and dramatic entrances and goes big on stage production stages. Her performances aren&rsquo;t just about singing—they&rsquo;re show-pieces.

In the live music world, how you present matters a lot; this bolsters her reputation as an entertainer.

As her fanbase, Spice Gadgets, shower her with outpouring love and affection, we take a look at her biggest career moments having started out as a teenager and rapper before becoming a household name. 

List: Spice Diana’s biggest career moments as she celebrates birthday

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63 passengers have been confirmed dead dead in a grisly accident that occurred at Kitaleba village along Kampala- Gulu Highway in Kiryandongo district in the wee hours of Wednesday morning, involving Nile Star bus, Planet bus, a lorry and a landcruiser.&nbsp;

Several passengers are feared dead in a grisly accident that occurred at Kitaleba village along Kampala- Gulu Highway in Kiryandongo district in the wee hours of Wednesday morning.&nbsp;

According to preliminary police investigations, the accident occurred at about 12:15 am involving two buses and a lorry and a Landcruiser.&nbsp;

The accident was reportedly triggered by two buses in opposite directions attempting to overtake thus causing a head-on collision.&nbsp;

&nbsp;“At around 12:15 am, an Isuzu bus belonging to Nilestar bus registration number UBF 631X from Kampala heading to Arua upon reaching at Kitaleba village at a location commonly known as Asili Farm, attempted to overtake a Tata lorry registration number UBK 647C,” part of the preliminary report reads adding.&nbsp;

“On the other side of the road, Isuzu bus UAM 045V belonging to Planet bus company travelling from Adjumani to Kampala was also overtaking Toyota Landcruiser registration number CGO 2532A but failed to see the Nilestar bus that had almost reached thus causing the collision between the two buses.”

In the event of the collision, the Tata lorry driver also lost control and overturned several times, falling in a valley, killing occupants in the process.&nbsp;

Police are yet to establish the death toll as several are feared dead and others injured.&nbsp;

63 passengers have been confirmed dead dead in a grisly accident that occurred at Kitaleba village along Kampala- Gulu Highway in Kiryandongo district in the wee hours of Wednesday morning involving Nile Star bus, Planet bus, a lorry and a landcruiser. 

Kiryandongo: Police confirm 63 dead as buses, lorry crash 

Lt Gen Peter Elwelu, the Senior Presidential Adviser and army representative in Parliament, has hinted at concentrating on the things of God in his retirement from the force.&nbsp;

Gen Elwelu is among the seven UPDF generals who retired from the national army this week. The battle-hardened soldier noted that he has served the army for 39 years, having joined as an ordinary soldier in 1986, and is grateful to God that he is retiring in good health in 2025.&nbsp;

“I am retiring from the UPDF after serving my country for over 39 years. It has been a long journey full of challenges, but I’ve been here. I started as an ordinary soldier in 1986, and I did not know that I would be retiring as a general in 2025,” he said before adding.&nbsp;

“It is only by God's grace. I did not make myself. It is he who made him. Forget about people’s opinions, always think about his opinion. I am very happy that I am retiring in peace and honorably. Many are dismissed, end up in prison, and many in coffins. I am going back to my family and to serve my father in heaven.”

The former Deputy Chief of Defence Forces hinted that he will be preaching the gospel.&nbsp;

“I am now going to concentrate on His word. We’re now in the end times. It’s not about what you get in this world but what you get after. Emulate some of us. There is no easy way out. God’s ways are not easy. Even for his own son, he had to go on the cross,” he said.&nbsp;

&nbsp;A three-star General, Elwelu, held one of the highest ranks in the UPDF, just below the CDF.&nbsp;

The cohort for retirement included Major Generals: Hudson Mukasa, Francis Ben Okello, and George Igumba, along with Brigadiers: John Byuma, Dominic Twesigomwe, and Augustine Kamyuka Kyazze.

Elwelu served as deputy CDF from June 2021 to March 2024.&nbsp; Before that, he was the commander of Land Forces, the third-highest military command position in Uganda, from January 2017 to June 2021.

The former Deputy Chief of Defence Forces hinted that he will be preaching the gospel. 

Gen Elwelu reveals retirement plan

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Controversial businessman cum socialite Emmanuel Lwasa has converted to Islam.

Lwasa arrived at Kibuli Mosque on Friday in Kampala to complete his conversion to the Islamic faith.&nbsp;

He says he decided to convert to Islam after a new Muslim lover inspired him into the ways of the Islamic faith, which left a lasting impression on him, thus taking the leap of faith to go all in.&nbsp;

Lwasa noted that he is not scared of the lifestyle changes that come with Islamic faith.&nbsp;

The Islamic faith forbids a wide range of behaviours, regarded as &lsquo;Haram&rsquo;, including dietary restrictions, social interactions, and spiritual practices. Some common examples of Haram in Islam include: consuming pork and alcohol, engaging in gambling, practising magic or fortune-telling, committing adultery or fornication, and disrespecting one's parents.&nbsp;

“I am ready to go to Mecca. Even fasting, I am very ready for that,” he said.&nbsp;

Lwasa took on the name Akram, dropping Emmanuel, his Christian name. He added that his previous Christian wife abandoned him despite the couple getting blessings from Pastor Wilson Bugembe.&nbsp;

He kept the identity of his current inspiration a secret.&nbsp;

He says he decided to convert to Islam after a new Muslim lover inspired him into the ways of the Islamic faith, which left a lasting impression on him, thus taking the leap of faith to go all in. 

Lwasa converts to Islam, says Muslim lover inspired him 

Uganda sport football

Uganda Cranes coach Morley Byekwaso and Federation of Uganda Football Association bosses have been grilled in a State House over Uganda Cranes' opening match performance in the ongoing 2024 Africa Nations Championships (CHAN).&nbsp;

According to a report by senior sports journalist Clive Kyazze, the top football bosses were summoned to State House following Uganda Cranes' humiliating defeat to Algeria in the CHAN opener at Nelson Mandela Stadium, Namboole, Kampala.&nbsp;

The Uganda Cranes were outplayed by the Desert Foxes, who easily sailed through Monday evening with a commanding 3-0 victory, leaving home fans crestfallen.&nbsp;

The State House meeting was reportedly chaired by the Sports Minister and&nbsp; First Lady Janet Museveni, who is the chairperson of the CHAN local organising committee- Uganda.&nbsp;

The sports minister was one of the high-profile guests at the match.&nbsp;

&ldquo;The minister of education and sports showed her disappointment with the Cranes' poor show against Algeria. According to the minister, the government has invested a lot of resources to make sure that Uganda hosts the tournament, but also the Cranes put on a good show,&rdquo; Kyazze reported before adding.&nbsp;

&ldquo;Different stakeholders at FUFA and the government were asked questions.&rdquo;

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According to Kyazze, the officials have been urged to ensure that &lsquo;Cranes produce respectable results or go down fighting&rsquo;.&nbsp;

Uganda faces Guinea today in their second group match. Guinea won its opening match 1-0 against Niger.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The top football bosses were summoned to State House following Uganda Cranes' humiliating defeat to Algeria in the CHAN opener at Nelson Mandela Stadium, Namboole, Kampala. 

CHAN: Cranes coach, Fufa bosses grilled in State House meeting 

Singer Sheebah Karungi has been a hot topic of discussion following her return from Canada, with fans speculating that she underwent a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) surgery to obtain a more curvy physique.&nbsp;

Upon her return, fans were quick to notice Sheehah&rsquo;s drastic change in physique, noting that she has bigger and rounder hips and derriere, thus fueling the rumours.&nbsp;

While speaking at the launch of her upcoming concert, the ‘Somebody’ singer denied the allegations, arguing that it is obvious every mother’s hips naturally widen <a target="_self" class="editor-link" href="https://www.pulse.ug/articles/entertainment/celebrities/photo-sheebah-karungi-reveals-babys-face-2024122509204951034">after giving birth. </a>

She further alluded to her ethnicity, stressing that she is a Munyakole and Munyarwanda, tribes that are synonymous with curvaceous women.&nbsp;

“Everyone who has ever given birth knows this. It is obvious to every mother that when you have a baby, your hips and your behind widen. It comes naturally. Besides, I’m a Munyankole and a Munyarwanda woman,” she said.&nbsp;

She added that she is enjoying her new body and will not go back to her former physique.&nbsp;

“I’m not losing my weight to what I was before because I don’t want to go back there. But I want to strive for a beautiful size which is very sexy. It will take me some time, but for now, please bear with me as I work on it,” she explained.&nbsp;

Sheebah will be holding her concert later this month after a long break from music, after giving birth to her firstborn in Canada.&nbsp;

Upon her return, fans were quick to notice Sheehah’s drastic change in physique, noting that she has bigger and rounder hips and derriere, thus fueling the rumours. 

Sheebah speaks out on alleged BBL surgery 

Ahead of the National Resistance Movement Central Executive Committee elections slated for this month, Rt. Hon Rebecca Kadaga has accused the party&rsquo;s Electoral Commission boss, Tanga Odoi, of &lsquo;not being fit&rsquo; to preside over the elections.

Kadaga, who is <a target="_self" class="editor-link" href="https://www.pulse.ug/articles/news/kadaga-attacks-amongs-skin-care-in-renewed-feud-2025050715503412179">seeking re-election for the NRM Second Vice Chairperson (Female)</a>, made the remarks while meeting party members in Wakiso.&nbsp;

The former Speaker of Parliament stated that she has no confidence in Odoi.&nbsp;

She noted that she plans to petition President Museveni, who is also the party chairman, to exclude Odoi from the process.

Kadaga revealed that CEC members had earlier wanted Odoi out, but some lobbyists kept him in the seat.&nbsp;

“He has run elections more than three times, and the results have not been very good. So we (CEC members) had to inform the president to let him go, and we got other people,” she revealed.&nbsp;

<h2>Tanga working under instructions</h2>

Kadaga accused Odoi of working under the instructions of some individuals whom she did not reveal. She noted that his actions are the reasons why the NRM primaries have recorded over 426 petitions citing electoral irregularities.&nbsp;

“The petitions you are seeing here (NRM Primaries petitions) are the work of Tanga. He is working under the instructions of some individuals. So I am going to talk to my colleagues so that he is not involved. We have other members who can do the work,” she said.&nbsp;

In response to the allegations, Odoi has distanced himself from meddling in the party&rsquo;s election outcomes. He explained that voting will be done by lining up behind candidates or agents in broad daylight.&nbsp;

“The commission that will handle the elections is the NRM EC, not the Tanga Odoi Commission. The commission is made up of seven commissioners,” he said before adding.&nbsp;

“I have no iota of failing anybody. Whatever they do is for their interest and for the party. If the message you’ve got is that Tanga Odoi is biased, you'd better use it for voters. I have no voters in my house.”

Kadaga faces Speaker Anita Among in the battle for CEC.

Kadaga, who is seeking re-election for the NRM Second Vice Chairperson (Female), made the remarks while meeting party members in Wakiso. 

NRM CEC: Tanga Odoi, Kadaga in war of words as campaign heats up

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has announced that the government will purchase the Mayuge Sugar Factory for Busoga sugarcane farmers.

The President made the announcement on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, while meeting sugarcane growers, millers, and sugar manufacturers from across Uganda at Kityerera State Lodge, Mayuge.

The move is in fulfilment of the government's pledge to build a sugarcane processing plant for Busoga sugarcane farmers.

During the meeting, the farmers gave the government a green light to go into purchase negotiations with the sugar factory. The new ownership model is expected to restore fairness in the sugar industry and ensure that profits return directly to the farmers.

“I pledged to build a sugar factory for you. Recently, the people of Mayuge Sugar Factory came and wanted to sell it to me and give it to the poor people. Do you agree?” President Museveni asked, receiving a resounding “Yes!” from the farmers.

“Okay, we shall negotiate with them and buy it for you,” the President assured.

The meeting brought together key stakeholders from Uganda&rsquo;s major sugarcane growing regions — Busoga, Buganda, Western, and Northern Uganda — and is part of President Museveni&rsquo;s wider agenda to reform the agro-industrial sector and uplift communities from poverty.

President Yoweri Museveni met with Mayuge sugar farmers

<a href="undefined" target="_self">President Yoweri Museveni met with Mayuge sugar farmers </a>

The President gave a detailed economic analysis of sugarcane production, noting that the average returns — UGX 4 million per acre annually — are insufficient for families with small land holdings.

“Sugarcane should be grown by people with large chunks of land. Those with 2 acres will never get out of poverty with sugarcane, let’s be clear. You, the sugarcane growers, must agree on the minimum land size for one to engage in sugarcane farming,” Museveni said

He contrasted the income from sugarcane with alternative models, recommending the four-acre model for smallholder farmers. This includes growing food crops, coffee, pasture, and engaging in livestock, poultry, fish farming, or piggery.

The President made the announcement on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, while meeting sugarcane growers, millers, and sugar manufacturers from across Uganda at Kityerera State Lodge, Mayuge.

Gov’t to buy Mayuge Sugar Factory for Busoga farmers - Museveni

Meta description: Popular singer Douglas Sseguya Mayanja aka Weasel is <a target="_self" class="editor-link" href="https://www.pulse.ug/articles/entertainment/weasel-manizo-hospitalised-following-confrontation-with-wife-2025080706494920540">reportedly hospitalised</a> following a violent domestic altercation involving his wife Sandra Teta in the wee hours of the night at a bar in Munyonyo in Kampala.&nbsp;

Popular singer Douglas Sseguya Mayanja aka Weasel is reportedly hospitalised following a violent domestic altercation involving his wife Sandra Teta in the wee hours of the night at a bar in Munyonyo in Kampala.&nbsp;

The incident reportedly took place at Shanz Bar in Munyonyo at around 1 am.&nbsp;

According to reports, Weasel, brother to singer Jose Chameleone and Pallaso,&nbsp; was in the company of his friends, singer Vyper Ranking and manager Abba, when his wife stormed the place in fury.&nbsp;

&nbsp;A heated altercation ensued as she reportedly accused her husband of abandoning the children on an empty stomach, yet he was having fun with women and friends at the bar.&nbsp;

The verbal attack turned physical, and hands were allegedly thrown before she entered the car and knocked the singer before speeding off and fleeing the scene.&nbsp;

In the video, a person is seen entering a white Mercedes-Benz (similar to that Weasel gifted Teta recently), knocking someone in front of the car and speeding away.&nbsp;

Weasel is said to have sustained fractures and is hospitalised at Mulago Hospital.

The family is yet to make a statement on the incident.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Footage showing artist weasle being knocked by wife at shans bar!!! Reports indicates that she wanted him dead. Thats why i fear getting a woman. <a href="https://t.co/9Q7YUAQ51C">pic.twitter.com/9Q7YUAQ51C</a>&mdash; BAJJO EVENTS CLEAR PROCESS (@AlfonseMukasa) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlfonseMukasa/status/1953339651646775678?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 7, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Popular singer Douglas Sseguya Mayanja aka Weasel is reportedly hospitalised following a violent domestic altercation involving his wife Sandra Teta in the wee hours of the night at a bar in Munyonyo in Kampala.

Video: Footage of singer Weasel allegedly being knocked by wife emerges 

Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has directed &lsquo;27 Guns&rsquo; movie actor Arnold Mubangizi to be saved from his troubles following his cry-for-help.&nbsp;

Gen Muhoozi made the remarks on X following media reports of the actor&rsquo;s plight.&nbsp;

“Before I turn off the tap for a long time, I have to help one last person. The young boy who acted as my father in 27 Guns. I read somewhere that he is suffering. How is that possible?? I hereby order my office to take care of him immediately!” He posted on X.&nbsp;

Actor Mubangizi played a lead role as Yoweri Museveni in the movie 27 Guns, a cinematic portrayal of the NRA liberation struggle and eventual conquest of Kampala in 1986.&nbsp;&nbsp;

It was directed by First Daughter Natasha Museveni Karugire and premiered in Kampala on September 8, 2018 and was later screened in Johannesburg, South Africa, on September 19.

According to Mubangizi, what he embraced as a lifetime blessing instead brought unfortunate challenges that have left him in poverty following his role in the film.&nbsp;

He argued that people judged the movie from a political standpoint rather than a cinematic criticism.

“There was a lot of negativity going on. They had misconceptions about me. They think I have money and also Mzee's son (President Museveni’s son)&nbsp; from the outside.”

The young actor alleged that some accuse him of being a spy.&nbsp;

“They said I was a spy. They claim I ate their money, which was misappropriated, yet I am struggling like them. I have received death threats on Facebook and decided to quit social media,” he explained.&nbsp;

He added that the verbal attacks turned physical after the movie was aired. In 2019, when he went to play football in the neighbourhood in Kireka, a Kampala suburb, he was attacked by his fellow community members who alleged he dines with the high and mighty, then disguises himself to spy on them.&nbsp;

“You think we have not seen you with the big-shots?” He recalled.

<h2>Suicidal thoughts and mother’s condition</h2>

Mubangizi confessed that he considered suicide, especially after his mother suffered a stroke and had no way to help her get better treatment.&nbsp;

He stated that it is out of desperation that he has reached out to the media.&nbsp;

Actor Mubangizi played a lead role as Yoweri Museveni in the movie 27 Guns, a cinematic portrayal of the NRA liberation struggle and eventual conquest of Kampala in 1986.  

Gen Muhoozi comes to the rescue of 27 Guns movie actor

The Uganda Peoples&rsquo; Defence Forces has confirmed over 531 long-serving senior officers for retirement.&nbsp;

According to reliable reports, the list includes several generals regarded as the top brass of the force and notably the old guard of the original National Resistance Army that morphed into Uganda&rsquo;s modern national army, the UPDF.&nbsp;

Former IGP and CDF Gen. Katumba Wamala, now serving as the Minister of Works of Transport, leads the high-profile list of distinguished generals. Lt Gen Charles Awany Otema, Lt Gen Charles Angina, former DIGP Katsigazi Tumusiime, among other high-profile individuals, are in the next cohort for retirement.&nbsp;

The retirement ceremony is reportedly scheduled for July 2026.&nbsp;

Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs spokesman Maj Gen Felix Kulaigye described retirement as part of the norm of the force.&nbsp;

“Retirement is part of the norm within UPDF. So wish our comrades the best as they retire,” he said.&nbsp;

According to the UPDF, a serving general or Lt. General retires at 65, while a Major General retires at 62.&nbsp;

Brig. Gen. Stephen Tumwesigye Kashure

Brig. Gen. Charles Asiimwe Kahangire.

The list includes several generals regarded as the top brass of the force and notably the old guard of the original National Resistance Army that morphed into Uganda’s modern national army, the UPDF. 

UPDF Generals Katumba, Kandiho, Otema, others set to retire 

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ASFAS founder and celebrated fashion entrepreneur, Brian Ahumuza, famously known as Abryanz, revealed the theme for this year’s edition: “The FASHIVISTS.” 