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It was meant to be a serious day, one of those tense, quiet walks into a police station where every word feels heavy and every second stretches longer than it should. But in true Ugandan fashion, life had other plans.

 

Weasel recently shared a memory that flips tension into laughter, a moment so unexpected it now lives somewhere between irony and comedy.

 

“I remember when we went to the police station to report Jose Chameleone,” Weasel recalled. “Then the Afande’s phone rang…”

 

And just like that, the room shifted to silence, but the kind of ringtone the police officer had in his phone.

 

Blasting through the officer’s ringtone was none other than “Valu Valu”, one of Chameleone’s most iconic love songs. A soundtrack of passion, heartbreak, and devotion… now echoing inside a police station where the very man behind it was the subject of a report.

 

You can almost picture it: stiff faces struggling not to crack, glances exchanged in disbelief.

 

Here they were, reporting Chameleone while his voice serenaded them from a government-issued desk.

KIKUUBE — Shock, grief and disbelief have engulfed Kikuube District and the wider Bunyoro sub-region following the tragic death of LC5 Chairperson Peter Banura Araali in a fatal road crash Saturday evening.

Banura, son of Maj. Gen. Matayo Kyaligonza, Uganda’s Ambassador to Burundi, was knocked by a speeding Toyota Hiace commuter taxi—commonly known as a “drone”—as he briefly stopped to greet residents along the Hoima–Fort Portal road.

The deadly incident occurred between 7:00–8:00 PM at Butyamba/Butiamba area in Kikuube Town Council, near Kamusunsi Trading Centre.

Knocked While Greeting Residents

Preliminary reports indicate the taxi lost control and veered into pedestrians and bystanders.

Banura and several others were rushed to Hoima Regional Referral Hospital—but he was pronounced dead on arrival.

The driver fled the scene immediately after the crash, triggering a police manhunt. Authorities have since confirmed multiple casualties.

Police spokesperson Rusoke Kituuma acknowledged the incident, while district officials say Banura had made a brief roadside stop moments before tragedy struck.

RDC Speaks Out

Kikuube Resident District Commissioner Angalia Godwin addressed hundreds of mourners at Hoima Regional Referral Hospital, confirming that security agencies have kicked off investigations into the fatal crash that claimed the life of the district chairperson.

A Haunting Final Message

In a twist that has left many shaken, Banura had posted an Easter message just hours earlier.

At around 12:33 PM, he shared a hopeful note celebrating the resurrection of Christ and calling for unity and progress in Kikuube:

“Alleluia! Christ is risen… awakening hope, restoring faith, and blessing every soul with new beginnings.”

That message has now turned into a painful farewell, attracting an outpouring of tributes and disbelief online.

Tributes Pour In

Leaders across the region have described Banura as a dedicated, humble and forward-looking leader, credited for steering Kikuube’s early development—especially at a time the district is positioning itself within Uganda’s oil economy in the Albertine Graben.

Among those who paid tribute:

• Nyakato Asinansi hailed him as “visionary and hardworking”
• State Minister Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi described his death as a profound national loss

On social media, grief mixed with shock, with many pointing to the painful irony of his message of hope hours before his death.

One user summed it up bluntly: “Life is unpredictable… RIP.”

Bigger Questions On Road Safety

Banura’s death once again throws a spotlight on reckless driving and weak enforcement on Uganda’s highways—particularly involving commuter taxis.

For a district leader to die in such circumstances has raised uncomfortable questions:

• Are traffic laws being enforced?
• Who regulates the conduct of public transport operators?
• How many more lives must be lost before action is taken?

A Leader Gone Too Soon

Banura, Kikuube’s pioneer LC5 chairperson, was widely seen as a steady hand in a young district, balancing local governance with the pressures of oil-driven transformation.

His sudden death leaves a leadership vacuum—and a community in mourning.

Watchdog Uganda joins the nation in grieving Peter Banura Araali.

May his soul rest in eternal peace.

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A second-year law student at Kampala International University (KIU) is receiving medical treatment after sustaining injuries during a Good Friday passion play dramatisation in Kampala — injuries he suffered in the course of portraying Jesus Christ during the iconic “Way of the Cross” walk.

Dennis Zziwa, who was selected to play the role of Jesus Christ at Our Lady of Africa Church’s Good Friday commemorations, sustained physical injuries from the beatings that are part of the dramatisation of Christ’s suffering and crucifixion journey.

The injuries were serious enough to require immediate medical attention on site from Red Cross staff, and he was subsequently transferred to Lamone Health Centre in Luzira for further treatment.

What Happened

The “Way of the Cross” — also known as the Stations of the Cross — is one of the most significant Catholic devotional traditions observed on Good Friday each year. At Our Lady of Africa Church, the commemoration included a live dramatic re-enactment of Christ’s Passion, with Zziwa chosen to physically portray Jesus Christ through the walk.

As part of the dramatisation, Zziwa endured beatings consistent with the biblical narrative of the flagellation of Christ — a physically demanding and painful element of the re-enactment that, on this occasion, resulted in injuries significant enough to require medical intervention.

Red Cross staff who were present at the event administered initial treatment. Given the nature of his injuries, however, he was transferred to Lamone Health Centre in Luzira for further medical care

Bella Shmurda has shared a cautionary story about fame, money, and the cost of trying to keep everyone happy.

The Nigerian singer revealed that he nearly went bankrupt after spending excessively and taking on financial responsibilities that went beyond his means.

He said he once had a lot of money but did not apply wisdom in how he used it.

Part of the problem, he explained, was trying to maintain a certain lifestyle.

He accommodated several friends, funded their activities, and kept up appearances that required constant spending.

He admitted that he bought three cars at once so his group could travel together, describing the decision as reckless in hindsight.

Now, Bella Shmurda says his mindset has changed.

He approaches money with more discipline and thinks through every move before spending.

He is now using his experience to advise others, stressing that financial discipline is key to long-term success.

 

The proposed 6 per cent tax on public entertainers’ fees by the government of Uganda has stired debate and split public opinion in the country.

The Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development (General Duties) Henry Musasizi presented the tax proposal on Wednesday as part of the eight amendment Bills targeting Shs1.74 trillion Ugandan in extra revenue for the Financial year 2026/2027. Organizers of events would deduct the final 6% from payments to musicians, comedians, and theater artists to formalize the informal sector amid rising Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) scrutiny on incomes from copyright collections. Some of the supporters of the proposed tax like media personality Douglas Lwanga called for artists to get tax consultants and track expenses, while critics including music consultant Wayne Frank Ntambi predicted more hiding of cash gigs at weddings and clubs.

The Parliment Bills remain under House review.

The development comes weeks after Parliament on March 17, 2026, passed the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights (Amendment) Bill, 2025, marking a major victory for creatives by enhancing remuneration, strengthening enforcement against piracy, and updating protections for the digital age.

Key changes include mandatory royalties for broadcast usage, stricter fines for violations, and the introduction of a digital management system to track content.