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The Commissioner of the National Secretariat for Patriotism Corps (NSPC), Ms. Hellen Seku, has called on students to embrace patriotism, discipline, and hard work as key pillars for national development.

While passing out 2,784 students who underwent a patriotism development course at Kitebi Secondary School on Friday 27th, March, 2026, Ms. Seku also urged learners to support government programs regardless of their political affiliations. She emphasized that national progress depends on collective responsibility rather than political divisions.

She also challenged the school’s Patriotism Club to go beyond theory and actively innovate products that can benefit their communities.

Speaking on professionalism and academic excellence, Ms. Seku warned students against corruption and the temptation to seek shortcuts to success. She encouraged them to focus on their studies and make meaningful contributions to the country.

“Every citizen has a duty to serve the nation with integrity,” she said, adding that students must avoid wasting resources and their parents’ hard-earned money.

Seku criticized negative attitudes toward education, citing individuals who shun schooling as examples to avoid.

On national values, Seku highlighted the government’s role in ensuring security through the training of soldiers and provision of resources. She noted that patriotism involves loyalty to Uganda and a commitment to protect it.

“There is no other Uganda,” she said, stressing that success in the country is achieved through hard work and wisdom.

She further emphasized unity and peace, crediting the NRM government for stabilizing the country.

Students were also encouraged to prioritize national identity over tribal differences and to uphold the spirit of being each other’s keeper.

On cultural identity, Ms. Seku urged learners to take pride in their local languages, such as Lusoga, and not feel ashamed to speak them.

On the issue of economic transformation, Ms. Seku outlined four key sectors critical to job creation and wealth generation:- commercial agriculture, industrialization, services, and ICT.

She encouraged a shift from subsistence farming to commercial agriculture, as well as value addition through industrialization to reduce reliance on exporting raw materials.

Ms. Seku also described the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) as a “productive force” contributing to national development through initiatives such as Luwero Industries.

She concluded by emphasizing that peace and security remain the foundation for investment and sustainable development, urging students to play their role in building a united and prosperous Uganda.

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After a quiet build-up that left fans curious and expectant, Iryn Namubiru has stepped back into the spotlight with a statement. She’s ready, and she means it.

Released yesterday, March 27, 2026, “I’m Ready” is not just another album drop; it feels like a personal declaration wrapped in melody. The eight-track project carries the emotional weight and vocal richness that have long defined Iryn, but this time, there’s a noticeable shift, more daring, more open, and deeply in tune with the now.

From the very first listen, the album pulls you into a soundscape where soulful Afro-pop meets contemporary rhythm. The standout single “Body” leads the charge with smooth, infectious energy, while tracks like “Binuma” and “Amaaso” dig deeper, touching on vulnerability and emotional honesty. Then come songs like “Ton Bebe” and “Stammer,” which lighten the mood with playful yet polished delivery.

The title track “I’m Ready” sits at the heart of it all, a quiet but powerful affirmation that feels less like a song and more like a conversation with oneself.

By the time you reach “Tokigeza” and “Tulindaki!,” the album has fully unfolded into a journey of resilience, love, and rediscovery.

What makes this project stand out isn’t just the sound; it’s the feeling. There’s a maturity in how Iryn expresses herself, a sense that she’s not trying to prove anything anymore. She’s simply telling her story on her own terms.

For longtime fans, this album feels like reconnecting with an old friend who has grown wiser and bolder. For new listeners, it’s a warm, inviting entry into the world of an artist who knows exactly who she is.

After more than a decade away from the solo concert stage in Kampala, Levixone is ready to return in a big and deeply personal way.

The gospel star, born Sam Lucas Lubyogo, has announced his upcoming concert dubbed “A One-Time Experience,” slated for November 8, 2026, at Kampala Serena Hotel.

For longtime fans, this isn’t just another show; it’s a full-circle moment. Levixone had a concert in 2024 in Mbarara, but his major solo concert was last held back in 2012 at Sheraton Kampala Hotel, a breakthrough event that helped cement his place in Uganda’s gospel music scene. Since then, he has steadily grown his sound, his message, and his audience, becoming one of the most recognizable voices in the genre.

In an announcement shared on his social media, Levixone reflected on his journey, crediting God’s faithfulness “year after year, stage after stage.”

That spiritual undertone is expected to define the upcoming concert, making it more than entertainment but an experience rooted in gratitude, growth, and purpose.

The choice of venue also speaks volumes. Known for hosting high-end and memorable events, the Kampala Serena Hotel sets the tone for what fans can expect: a polished, intimate, yet powerful night of music and worship.

Peter Okoye, professionally known as Mr. P, has made it clear that there will be no return of P-Square, as he responded directly to fans who keep asking for a reunion.

The singer reacted after a fan suggested bringing the duo back, and his response left no room for speculation.

Can we just have Psquare back?

Not with me! Done and dusted.

The conversation soon escalated when another user blamed the group’s separation for their current struggles.

Peter dismissed the claim and reminded critics to respect personal decisions and accept that change is part of life.

Not your flop! Learn to respect people’s decisions! Nothing lasts forever! Change is constant.

Long running family disputes, including disagreements over management, finances, and tensions involving their elder brother Jude Okoye, drove P-Square’s split.

After splitting in 2017 and reuniting in 2021, the brothers eventually parted ways again and have since focused on their individual careers.

Amid concerns about the future of Afrobeats, 2Face has stepped in with a clear message.

The veteran Nigerian singer rejected suggestions that the genre could decline globally, saying there is no cause for concern.

He explained that the steady rise of young artistes continues to drive the sound forward and keep it relevant.

Speaking on Wazobia FM Lagos, he said the new generation is already proving its strength.

Afrobeats can never die. The present crop of artistes have special flows. I love their styles.

He also praised Fola’s remake of “If Love Is A Crime,” describing it as smooth and impressive.

I thought I was going to marry a lot of the girls I dated. Never in a million years did I think I would be 37 and single.

That is how Jason Derulo summed up his current reality as he opened up about relationships.

The American singer-songwriter and dancer explained that his perspective on marriage has changed over time, shaped by what he has seen in other people’s relationships.

I have seen too much. Married women leaving their spouses on the spot, leaving their men in the club. I have seen everything under the sun.

Those experiences, he said, made him more cautious about commitment.

Before this shift, Derulo believed he would eventually settle down with many of the women he dated.

His own relationships also followed a different path. He dated Jordin Sparks for three years before they split in 2014.

Years later, he welcomed a son with Jena Frumes in 2021, but the relationship ended a few months after their child was born.