Before rushing to fire back at that comment, Roja has a little something for you.
The celebrated Ugandan DJ, born Rogers Kitaka, has shared a Bible-inspired take on arguments, saying people do not have to react to everything that comes their way.
Referencing the verse in which Jesus says that if someone slaps you on one cheek, turn the other cheek too, Roja wrote:
That Bible verse where Jesus said, ‘If they slap you on the left cheek, turn the other one too,’ simply teaches us that you do not have to react to everything.
And before that quick reply turns into a full-blown back-and-forth, he has a reason to think twice about hitting send.
Sometimes, replying only makes things worse and keeps the argument going.
Roja’s advice for anyone preparing that clap back is to leave some things alone.
Not everything needs a response. Sometimes, just let it go.
That Bible verse where Jesus said, “If they slap you on the left cheek, turn the other one too,” simply teaches us that you don’t have to react to everything.
Sometimes, replying only makes things worse and keeps the argument going.
Chosen Becky has dismissed the idea that marriage is always difficult, saying her experience with her husband, Abdul Ssekajja, has shown her that marriage can be enjoyable when two people are right for each other.
Becky said she believes having the right partner, together with prayer, can make a big difference in a marriage. She also playfully pointed to her own happiness and physical appearance as evidence of how well she is enjoying married life.
It is really fun. They lied to us that marriage is hard. You just have to pray that God gives you the right partner. When God gives you the right person, you love them and they love you. Things are fun. Look at me, the weight and the nyash.
A year after giving Kampala a reason to slow down, sing along and reconnect with the music that shaped a generation, the Old School Picnic returns to the Sheraton Kampala Hotel Gardens this Sunday for its first anniversary.
The celebration comes at a time when nostalgia has become one of the strongest forces in Kampala’s lifestyle and entertainment scene. Over the past year, the Old School Picnic has carved out its own space by bringing together audiences around classic RnB, Soul and Ugandan music, creating afternoons where the music is as much about memory as it is entertainment.
For its anniversary edition, the picnic will bring together some of Kampala’s leading DJs alongside two special live performances from maestros Myko Ouma, Jose Sax and songstress Lillian Mbabazi.
These will be joined by DJs, DJ Ssese, DJ Kasbaby, and Cacie; on top of all that, Ms Deedan will bring the high energy on the mic.
The three musicians bring different but complementary dimensions to the experience. Ouma, one of Uganda’s most respected instrumentalists and producers, is expected to add his signature musicianship to an event built around timeless music, while Mbabazi will take the audience through some of the songs that have made her one of the country’s most recognizable voices.
The DJ lineup will keep the afternoon moving between old-school RnB, Soul and Ugandan classics, creating the kind of soundtrack that has become central to the picnic’s identity.
But the first anniversary is about more than the music. It is a celebration of the moments the event has created over its first year, friends reconnecting, strangers singing together and audiences rediscovering songs they may not have heard in years.
Baileys will add its own layer of indulgence to the celebration, bringing the creamy Irish liqueur into an afternoon designed around food, conversation and music.
“Baileys is about enjoying the sweeter moments in life and sharing them with people who matter,” said the Baileys Brand Manager. “The first anniversary of the Old School Picnic is exactly that kind of occasion. We want to elevate the celebration with indulgent serves and experiences that encourage people to slow down, connect and enjoy the moment.”
Tusker Cider, meanwhile, will bring its refreshing character to the outdoor setting, complementing the picnic’s food, music and relaxed social atmosphere.
“Tusker Cider has always been at home in fun, social experiences where people come together and enjoy themselves,” said the Tusker Cider Brand Manager. “The Old School Picnic has built a community around great music and shared memories, and our role is to make that experience even more enjoyable through refreshing serves, good food pairings and the easy-going energy that Tusker Cider brings.”
The anniversary edition is expected to capture everything that has made the picnic popular over the past year: familiar songs, live musicians, DJs, food, drinks and an audience willing to sing every word.
For a generation increasingly rediscovering the music of its youth, the Old School Picnic has become more than another event on Kampala’s social calendar.
This Sunday, as Myko Ouma, Lillian Mbabazi and the DJs take the stage at Sheraton Gardens, it will celebrate a year of music, memories and moments worth repeating.
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President Yoweri Museveni has thrown his weight behind State Minister for Youth Balaam Barugahara and his colleague Phiona Nameere’s field inspections, saying their strategy of confronting corruption through public gatherings mirrors the original methods used by the NRM.
In a message to Ugandans, particularly the “Bazzukulu”, Museveni dismissed concerns that the ministers could be moving around the country “Kutomera” — bumping into issues blindly — arguing that the widespread nature of corruption makes their approach necessary.
Museveni said his own 2026 campaign trail was repeatedly interrupted by angry citizens raising complaints about corruption, including problems surrounding the Parish Development Model (PDM).
He said he had also previously received complaints from elders in Bunyoro about the alleged sale of local government jobs, while reports of “ghost” learners and teachers continued to emerge in government schools and health centres.
“The challenge now is for the DPP to have a dedicated officer that can quickly assess the abundant evidence against these criminals so that they are prosecuted,” Museveni said.
The President identified what he described as two major obstacles in the fight against corruption — alleged cover-ups by officials responsible for protecting national interests and the failure by elites with access to decision-making centres to report wrongdoing.
He said Barugahara and Nameere had managed to bypass this “blockade” by taking the fight directly to citizens through barazas, or public gatherings.
“By going to the People directly in the form of Barazas (Public gatherings), [they] have by-passed the blockade of the thieves manned by the responsible elements of the elite,” Museveni said.
Museveni, however, said not all members of the elite were complicit in corruption, citing Works Minister Fred Byamukama as an example of an official he considers patriotic.
He said Byamukama had previously exposed a racket involving extortionists operating around State House, leading to a trap and arrests.
“This corruption in Uganda is stoppable,” Museveni declared.
The President urged government officials to stop covering up corruption and called on citizens to report wrongdoing.
“Do not cover-up if you are a Government officer and report if you are a citizen,” he said.
Museveni also recalled assigning former Minister for Local Government Raphael Magyezi to follow up corruption complaints raised by citizens.
Although Magyezi visited some of the affected areas, Museveni said he believed decisive action had not been taken.
He contrasted that experience with the public response to the current field operations by Barugahara and Nameere, saying citizens appeared enthusiastic about their approach.
The President said the ministers’ public engagements reminded him of the early days of the NRM, when large crowds voluntarily attended party meetings without the mobilisation practices he says are common today.
“We are back to the earlier NRM days when huge crowds would flock voluntarily to our public meetings without being given water to drink, food, hiring tents for the local elite while the masses stay in the rain or the sun,” Museveni said.
His endorsement gives fresh political backing to the ongoing field inspections by Barugahara, Nameere and potentially other officials, as the government seeks to expose corruption and gather evidence for prosecution.
Museveni signed off the message as “Ssaabalwanyi” — the veteran fighter.
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And if any of the Nigerian artists he claims are using streaming farms ever decides to cross him, the Afrobeats singer says he is ready to expose them.
Speaking during a recent interview with content creator Jbrandy, Hotkeed claimed that he knows at least 50 artists who allegedly use streaming farms to inflate their numbers on digital platforms.
For him, the problem goes beyond artists chasing millions of streams.
He believes every artist who artificially boosts their numbers takes attention away from someone trying to grow through genuine support.
If 20 artists are stream farming, you have taken 20 genuine artists back. If 50 artists are stream farming, you have taken 50 genuine artists back. It’s that bad.
Hotkeed says some artists are too impatient to wait for real listeners to find their music.
Instead, they allegedly pay for inflated numbers, then head to social media to celebrate statistics that may not reflect their actual popularity.
What makes his claim more interesting is that he says the people behind the alleged streaming farms have approached him too.
According to Hotkeed, they showed him the work they had done for other artists and tried to convince him to join them.
That is why he insists he knows who is involved.
And he has a warning for them.
If any of those artists using streaming farms ever cross my lane, I would expose them. I know at least 50 Nigerian artists who use streaming farms.
Despite knowing what he describes as an easy way to inflate his own numbers, Hotkeed says he would rather keep things real.
I will rather have 2,000 streams than deceiving myself with 2 million fake streams.
For now, Hotkeed is keeping the names to himself. But his warning leaves one big question hanging over the Nigerian music industry: who are the 50 artists he says he knows?
Congratulations are in order for Ugandan actor and film producer Angel Toni Acer and actress/model Debie Kagisha, who have welcomed a bouncing baby boy!
The exciting news marks the beginning of a beautiful new chapter for the couple, who are best known for their on-screen roles as husband and wife in the Ugandan film FATAL.
The arrival of their little one comes at an especially exciting time, as the new parents are also preparing for the premiere of FATAL, scheduled for 2nd October 2026 at the National Theatre.
The good news is that baby, mother and father are all doing fine, making this celebration even more special.
We congratulate Angel Toni Acer and Debie Kagisha on their precious blessing and wish them love, joy, strength, and countless beautiful memories as they embark on this exciting journey of parenthood.
The Ministry of Works and Transport, Fred Byamukama ordered for the arrest of two officers from his ministry.
He accused the two officers of collusion to frustrate compensation for project Affected Persons along the Nateete-Nakawuka road project. The arrests were made as the minister inspected ongoing works on the Nateete-Nakawuka road project. The project has reportedly progressed at a snail’s pace due to various challenges, including high compensation costs for affected landowners. The officials, who are being held at Mpigi Police Station are Isaac Akampa, the ministry valuer, and Elijah Sekitto, the ministry surveyor. Byamukama said inflated compensation claims are causing the government huge financial losses, citing several new structures erected along uncompensated sections of the road in areas such as Membe and Lufuka in Mpigi, where the Kisubi-Nakawuka-Nateete-Kasanje-Mpigi road is expected to pass. The minister revealed that compensation costs for the 72-kilometre Nateete-Nakawuka road far exceed the actual construction costs. The compensation stands at Shs 430 billion, while construction was projected at Shs 340.5 billion. “I have just arrested two of our staff from the land acquisition department, and I will arrest more before I leave because they have become part of the mafia system. Imagine the area chairperson of Lufuka, deep in the village, told me an acre of land there costs Shs 35 million, but these staff of ours put each acre at 2 billion shillings. So who is fooling us?” Byamukama stated. The minister also heard from locals that the arrested officials, together with others still at large, buy land from residents at relatively low prices and then rapidly develop it including putting up flats and digging empty graves to inflate its compensation value. “They work with mafias, buy land from poor people, then construct flats at very high speed. They only furnish the front part but leave the inside empty to increase the valuation for compensation,” Byamukama said.
He added: “In Lufuka they have even invented another trick I did not know about that the cost of compensating land with a grave is very high for the Ugandan government, probably because of disturbing the rights of the dead. But these people have dug something resembling graves where they claim they buried their loved ones. They even say that when you touch the grave the ancestors will kill you, yet inside there is nothing. This is now a battle between me and these mafias, and we shall see who will win this war,” Byamukama said.
Residents also raised concerns over fuel theft affecting the pace of construction, as excessive dust continues to impact businesses along the road. Construction of the Nateete-Nakawuka road was officially launched in 2024. Key sections include the 27km Kisubi-Nakawuka-Nateete link, with connections to Kasanje, Mpigi, Maya and Entebbe-Nakiwogo.
The contract valued at Shs 340.5 billion, with a three-year timeline meant to run through late 2026. However, it has been delayed by land acquisition and compensation challenges for affected persons.
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Celine Dion is mourning Dolly Parton with a reminder of what made the country music legend impossible to ignore.
It was not just the songs.
It was the joy.
In her tribute, the Canadian singer, whose voice powered global hits including “My Heart Will Go On,” remembered Dolly as someone who carried warmth and happiness wherever her career took her.
Dolly, you were pure light, with a kind heart and a generous spirit.
Dolly could make an arena sing along, turn a joke into a headline, and bring a smile to people who had never met her.
Her music crossed generations, but her personality made her feel familiar to millions.
That is why Celine believes the loss reaches beyond country music.
We will now be missing one of the most joyful voices this world has ever known.
Dolly Parton died on August 25, 2026, at the age of 80, following a brief battle with cancer.
As the world says goodbye, Celine chose to remember what Dolly gave it.
Thank you for the music, the laughter, and the love you gave us all. We will always love you. Rest in peace, Dolly.
Black Magic Entertainment singer Martha Mukisa has weighed in on a growing challenge she believes women are facing when it comes to men they are expected to date and eventually marry.
Mukisa argues that some men today want to be treated like “princesses,” a trend she says does not sit well with her.
She particularly questioned men who spend much of their time on Snapchat trying to look attractive, using filters to enhance their photos and videos instead of focusing on their responsibilities.
The mother of one wondered why a man who is expected to work hard and provide for his family would spend an entire day on social media flaunting a lifestyle he does not actually live.
The challenge we’re facing now is that we have men who these days want to be treated like princesses. How can a man be on Snapchat trying to look beautiful and even use filters?
The men of these days have taken a wrong route. How can a man spend time on Snapchat the whole day showing us a lifestyle yet you have to be looking for money? Showing us a lifestyle which you’re not even in.
Mukisa also addressed men who hesitate to approach financially stable women, encouraging them not to feel intimidated by a woman’s financial success.
According to the singer, there is nothing wrong with a woman earning more than her partner, as long as the man brings value to the relationship and contributes towards building a successful future together.
We’re not here to make you feel weaker. We’re here to see that we develop and multiply together. But you find men intimidated about how a woman could be financially better than them. It’s okay for a woman to be doing financially better than a man, but as a man you have to add value to the woman and make money, then create an empire out of it all.
Mukisa further revealed that women can actually appreciate supporting their partners financially, insisting that a man’s pride should not prevent him from accepting help from a financially stronger woman.
“Sometimes it even makes us feel happy when we give men some money.”
Chief Justice Dr Flavian Zeija has urged judicial officers to embrace peer supervision as a way of addressing absenteeism, poor performance and other professional shortcomings before they escalate into formal disciplinary action.
Dr Zeija was speaking on Wednesday at the Supreme Court Conference Hall in Kampala during the launch of peer committees within the Judiciary.
The committees are established under Regulations 18 to 21 of the Administration of the Judiciary (Inspectorate of Courts) Regulations, 2023, and are intended to enable judicial officers to advise, counsel and support colleagues whose conduct or performance falls below expected professional standards.
Dr Zeija said peer supervision should strengthen integrity, accountability, professional discipline and public confidence in the Judiciary.
He said reforms introduced under the Administration of the Judiciary Act, 2020, including an increase in the number of judicial officers, improved terms of service and strengthened institutional capacity, have also raised public expectations of the Judiciary.
However, he said his visits to courts across the country had revealed cases of absenteeism, poor performance and conduct inconsistent with the judicial code of conduct.
Dr Zeija cited a visit to Amudat, where he said he found a judicial officer who had reportedly been away from court for about a month and had left the court keys with a cleaner at the State Attorney’s chambers.
He also recalled instances where court users had become accustomed to judicial officers reporting late for work, with some magistrates reportedly arriving at court around midday.
The Chief Justice said such conduct delays the administration of justice and undermines public confidence in the Judiciary.
He said peer committees should allow judicial officers to intervene early when they notice a colleague struggling with professional, personal or other challenges.
“Peer committees should not be used for witch-hunting, victimisation or gossip,” Dr Zeija said, urging members to use them as a mechanism for counselling, professional support and accountability.
He cited alcohol and drug abuse as examples of challenges that may require treatment and support rather than immediate disciplinary action.
Dr Zeija said colleagues are often better placed to identify such problems and encourage affected judicial officers to seek help, particularly where an officer may fear that admitting to a problem could expose them to disciplinary action.
He also urged the committees to pay attention to the mental health and general wellbeing of judicial officers, saying personal stress and other challenges can affect professional performance and decision-making.
The Chief Justice warned that corruption, laziness and chronic absenteeism damage the reputation of the entire Judiciary.
He said judicial officers are often the first to know when a colleague is regularly absent or failing to meet performance targets and should therefore play an active role in addressing such conduct.
However, Dr Zeija cautioned members of the peer committees to lead by example.
He said committee members cannot effectively correct colleagues for misconduct while engaging in similar behaviour themselves.
He directed the committees to identify performance gaps and training needs, organise appropriate training and keep records of their activities.
Dr Zeija said he expects the committees to submit comprehensive quarterly reports on their activities and results.
Justice Stephen Musota, the Chief Inspector of Courts, said the committees were constituted in February 2026 and bring together judicial officers of the same rank and geographical location.
He said the committees are intended to strengthen collegiality, accountability and mentorship by providing judicial officers with a structured platform to share experiences, address professional challenges and maintain high standards of conduct and performance.
Justice Musota said the initiative would reinforce discipline and ethical practice while promoting fairness, efficiency and integrity in the administration of justice.
Lady Justice Monica Mugenyi, Chairperson of the Judiciary Integrity Committee, said the idea of peer committees dates back to the Sixth Annual Judges’ Conference held in January 2003, when the Judiciary resolved to strengthen judicial integrity and accountability.
She said the initiative has now been formally institutionalised under the 2023 regulations.
Justice Mugenyi emphasised that the committees are not disciplinary bodies or “grilling chambers”, but platforms for ethical oversight, professional accountability and mentorship.
She said the committees will advise colleagues on judicial integrity, independence and professional conduct, support judicial officers facing case-management challenges and promote their wellbeing and collegiality.
Under the regulations, each peer committee should have no more than seven Judiciary staff members of the same rank and geographical location, including a chairperson and secretary.
Their responsibilities include counselling colleagues whose conduct is considered unbecoming, guiding judicial officers on appropriate professional conduct, promoting integrity, holding meetings, submitting reports and making recommendations to the Registrar and Inspectorate of Courts.
The committees are also required to encourage judicial officers to uphold the relevant codes of conduct and may perform other duties assigned by the Chief Inspector of Courts.
The Judiciary expects the initiative to contribute to reducing case backlogs, strengthening institutional integrity and improving public confidence in the justice system.
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