What Happens When Entertainment Is No Longer Scarce?
By Aaron Gad Orena For decades, entertainment competed for a limited resource: audience time. Television had its prime time, radio had its morning shows, cinemas had their screenings and live events had their dates on the calendar. The rules were relatively simple; create something compelling, put it in front of people and give them a […]
Man confesses to killing women, giving body parts to traditional healers and eating others, including hearts and legs
Police in Masaka have arrested two suspects in connection with the murder of Natukunda Jackline, a resident of Lukaya, following investigations into allegations that a traditional healer hired a man to supply human body parts for Shs2 million. The main suspect, Kamugisha Kulaishi, 38, a moneylender from Kasala LC I in Nyendo-Mukungwe Division, allegedly confessed […]
Bugy Takes Over Motiv as Kampala Goes Full Y2K
. October 12, 2026 9 Views There is something special about watching a DJ step out from behind the decks and become the reason an entire room has gathered. At Motiv on Thursday, October 8, DJ Bugy did exactly that, turning the Y2K Edition of The Bugy Show into a celebration of music, nostalgia and […]
Christians Mobilize in Prayer For Pope Leo XIV Ahead of Lung Surgery
Christian leaders across the world have rallied in prayer for Pope Leo XIV after he announced plans to undergo surgery to remove a small lung nodule detected during recent medical examinations. The Pope said on Sunday that the nodule had been discovered at an early stage and that doctors had advised surgery, which is scheduled […]
Salongo Siraje vows to host concert at Kololo Airstrip in December
Following his concert at Lugogo Cricket Oval last week, Ugandan artist and TikToker Salongo Siraje has revealed that he plans to hold his next concert at Kololo Airstrip in December. Despite registering a low turnout for his Lugogo concert, Salongo Siraje states that, in his opinion, it was a successful event because his real fans […]
Former bar waitress Caxah Diet reveals origin of her stage name
Formerly a bar waitress in Mukono, Caxah Diet (whose real name is Prossy Mbabazi) has, in recent months, risen through the ranks musically with her unique music style. The songstress is now mostly known for her songs: Ninaana (Come Closer), Be With You, Cheater, Bwekiri, and Love Me Louder, among others. Caxah Diet’s fashion sense […]
ObaFest turns Gulu into a two-day entertainment hub – Sqoop
Gulu traded its usual weekend rhythm for a festival atmosphere as ObaFest 2026 brought together music, dance, gaming, art and food in a two-day entertainment takeover that drew thousands of revellers. The regional activation offered audiences in northern Uganda a taste of the festival experience beyond Kampala, with live performances and interactive activities transforming the […]
PAPER BILLIONS! BIG TALK…PEANUTS RECOVERED! IGG Recovers Shs5.7bn Out Of Recommended Shs441.6bn, Probes 1,472 Corruption Cases
The Inspectorate of Government recovered Shs5.7 billion in cash and assets in the first half of 2026, despite recommending the recovery of Shs441.6 billion following investigations into corruption allegations. The figures raise questions about the enforcement of recovery recommendations by Uganda’s anti-corruption watchdog, although the Inspectorate’s report does not specify how much of the recommended […]
Fearless Gashumba Puts Uganda’s Miracle Men on the Spot: Pastors Hurl Insults While UGX 500 Million Sits Untouched
In a move that has sent shockwaves through Uganda’s booming Pentecostal scene, outspoken businessman and commentator Frank Gashumba has done what few dare: he has publicly challenged the country’s most celebrated miracle workers to put their powers where their pulpits are. By placing a staggering UGX 500 million on the table for any pastor, prophet […]
Joshua Baraka teases ‘Commando’ collaboration with Tiwa Savage
Singer Joshua Baraka has teased fans with news that his much-anticipated collaboration, Commando, featuring Nigerian music star Tiwa Savage, will be released earlier than planned. Baraka revealed that the song, which was initially scheduled for November alongside his upcoming project, will now drop in October following what he described as an overwhelming reception. “The reception […]