Tejas Patel released on bail in trafficking case
Businessman and insurance broker Tejas Patel has been granted bail Friday –October 16 by the Makindye Magistrate’s Court in a case in which he faces 15 counts of alleged aggravated human trafficking. The court set cash bail at Shs7 million and a non-cash bond of Shs100 million for each surety. Patel is barred from travelling […]
Nasasira prefers courtship to lavish cash offers – Sqoop
Media personality Doreen Nasasira has revealed that she once turned down an offer of Shs360 million from a man because she was uncomfortable with the circumstances surrounding the money. Speaking during an interview with Kasuku on Kasuku Live, Nasasira said she suspected the offer might have been linked to a bet the man had made […]
Two Arrested over Murder of Gulu University Student
Police in Gulu City have arrested two suspects in connection with the murder of a 23-year-old Gulu University student whose body was discovered by the roadside earlier this month. The suspects have been identified as Omara Gerald, alias Torach, and Rom Ambrose, alias Geng, both aged 18 and residents of Agwee Cell, Agwee Ward, Pece-Laroo […]
Kenzo weighs in as Parliament halts charcoal ban enforcement – Sqoop
Musician Eddy Kenzo has called for greater consideration of environmental protection and access to affordable cooking energy amid renewed debate over restrictions on charcoal production and trade in parts of Uganda. Kenzo argued that efforts to protect forests should be accompanied by measures to help households access alternative cooking fuels, particularly those who depend on […]
Saleh’s Spokesperson Clarifies Role of Think Tank on Besigye’s Case
Dusman Okee, the official spokesperson for Gen. Caleb Akandwanaho, popularly known as Gen. Salim Saleh, has clarified reports that the senior presidential adviser on defence and security directed a committee to negotiate the release of former Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) president, Rtd Col. Dr Kizza Besigye, from prison. Okee said the group reportedly tasked […]
Gashumba Will Live Happily Thereafter: The Empty Curses of Pastors Who Cannot Prove Their Miracles
Frank Gashumba’s legendary Shs500 million challenge to Uganda’s self-proclaimed miracle workers has evolved from a bold public dare into a full-scale battle for accountability. Predictably, the pulpit response has not been a display of healing power, but a barrage of theater: pulpit declarations of death, dramatic predictions that “your own blood will kill you,” wild […]
Man Convicted in Pop Smoke’s Death Apologizes to Rapper’s Mother: ‘It Was Not Personal’
. October 15, 2026 61 Views A man convicted in connection with Pop Smoke’s 2020 killing has publicly apologized to the late rapper’s mother, Audrey Jackson, more than six years after the 20-year-old artist died during a home invasion in Los Angeles. Blockstar, who was 17 at the time of the fatal incident, addressed Jackson […]
Elijah Kitaka challenges Robert Kayanja Junior to TikTok Live debate over fake pastors
Singer Elijah Kitaka has challenged Robert Kayanja Junior to a one-on-one TikTok Live debate amid the ongoing public discussion about fake pastors and alleged fake miracles. Kitaka issued the challenge on October 16, tagging Kayanja Junior and media personality Kasuku, whom he asked to host the live discussion. I want a TikTok live one on […]
Mesach Semakula: ‘Sigwe Onsimila’ Inspired Five Other Songs, Including Radio and Weasel’s ‘Nyambula’
Singer Mesach Semakula states that over five songs sampled elements from his mega hit song Sigwe Onsimila, including Radio and Weasel’s banger ‘Nyambula’. Mesach Semakula a.k.a Golden Papa’s catalog is studded with a couple of songs that, according to many, are Uganda’s best-ever songs. One of those is ‘Sigwe Onsimila’. The song off the Abakazi […]
Chagga dismisses deportation claims, says he will return to UK – Sqoop
Veteran Ugandan musician and music manager Geoffrey Chagga has dismissed speculation that he was deported from the United Kingdom, saying his return to Uganda was voluntary and that he intends to go back to London. Chagga’s return has fuelled rumours about his immigration status, with some suggesting that difficulties involving his work permits may have […]