Renowned media personality DJ Jacob Omutuzze has revealed that he is set to make his relationship official before the end of the year, saying he has finally found the woman he prayed for.
Omutuzze says his mystery lover possesses the qualities he has always desired in a woman, including being a Born-Again Christian, God-fearing and having no tattoos or body piercings.
He also revealed that she does not have any social media accounts, including TikTok.
The woman I’m going to marry is a Born-Again Christian and God-fearing. She has no social media account, not even a tattoo or piercings on her body. That’s my dream and the request I made to God.
According to Omutuzze, his strong religious beliefs have influenced the kind of woman he wants to settle down with, explaining that there are certain things he considers inconsistent with the teachings of the Bible.
The excited media personality also admitted that he is currently enjoying being in love, joking that the happiness has even made him add some weight.
He recalled how musician Haruna Mubiru once mocked him for being broke and losing a woman he loved to another man, but Omutuzze now hopes his fortunes will change.
Currently, I’m in love, that’s why I’ve added some weight. Haruna Mubiru chided me that I’m broke and even the woman I was in love with got snatched. But I pray to God to bless my pockets and give me some money.
Omutuzze further disclosed that his marital ceremonies are expected to take place in December, with Haruna Mubiru lined up to perform at the celebration.
He jokingly said he plans to shame Haruna over the musician’s previous “bad prayers” concerning his love life.
Omutuzze believes that having a God-fearing wife will bring peace, blessings and a respectable family life, including children who will make him proud in the public eye.
For songwriter Dokta Brain, there are still a few boxes left unticked on his musical bucket list.
And sitting high on that list is one name: veteran singer Bebe Cool.
The hit songwriter, who has already written for several prominent artistes, has revealed that one of his biggest dreams is to one day write a song specifically for the Gagamel boss, an artiste he greatly admires for his ability to interpret, execute and deliver music.
Speaking during an interview earlier today, Dokta Brain said that despite his growing catalogue and collaborations across the industry, he is yet to officially work with Bebe Cool.
Interestingly, the two have already crossed paths musically, although perhaps not in the way one might expect.
“I haven’t worked with Bebe Cool. The only time Bebe Cool sang my lyrics is when he collaborated with Ray Signature because I had written the song for Ray. He wanted a song that was vibe-y, but I think he didn’t know it was me who wrote the song. The song is Koona,” Dokta Brain explained.
But for the songwriter, Koona was only a brief musical intersection.
What he really wants is the opportunity to sit down and deliberately create something for Bebe Cool from the ground up.
Dokta Brain believes the veteran singer possesses one of the key qualities every songwriter hopes to find in an artiste: the ability to take words and transform them into a complete musical experience.
It is Bebe Cool’s delivery, interpretation and execution that particularly appeal to him. According to Dokta Brain, the singer’s experience and vocal ability could give his songwriting a different dimension.
Practical innovation, integrity and enterprise job creation and not just paper qualifications are critical for the job market, the Speaker of Parliament, Jacob Marksons Oboth, has advised Ugandan students.
The Speaker made the call while addressing attendees at the 16th graduation ceremony of Makerere Business Institute (MBI) at its campus in Makerere on Friday, 21 August 2026 where 564 students graduated with diplomas and certificates in Journalism, ICT, Business and Finance.
As it marked its 33 years of service, the Speaker used the occasion to address key challenges in Uganda’s education sector, workforce readiness, and the growing social vulnerabilities affecting young people.
“Today you receive a certificate; tomorrow the world will ask what you can do with it. Education must, therefore, give us more than documents. It must give us skills, character and the courage to create opportunities,” he told the graduands.
Oboth told the gathering, which was also graced by former Makerere University Chancellor, Prof. Mondo Kagonyera, that the role of tertiary education in an evolving national and global economy is to provide true learning that goes far beyond academic credentials.
The Speaker acknowledged the challenges faced by orphans and vulnerable children, including school dropout, early pregnancy and marriage, child labour, drug abuse, and mental health challenges.
To redress this, he reaffirmed Parliament’s commitment to advocating for policies that keep vulnerable children in school and provide them with pathways to skills and opportunities, noting that the country cannot afford to leave any part of its future workforce behind.
He encouraged the graduands to embrace technology while retaining their humanity, urging them to build enterprises, create jobs and use their skills to solve problems in their communities and beyond.
“Artificial intelligence will transform the workplace, but it will never replace character, judgment, and integrity,” Speaker Oboth noted.
In response to concerns raised regarding operational costs for private institutions, including taxation, utilities, internet costs, and infrastructure, the Speaker reassured administrators that Parliament would advocate an enabling policy environment that ensures affordable, high-quality education.
The Member of Parliament for Kawempe Division South, Hon. Madina Ntale, echoed his call and urged the graduands to embrace hard work, discipline, and self-reliance as they transition into the world of work.
MBI was founded in 1993 by Hon. Nathan Itungo, the former Member of Parliament Kashari South County.
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Uganda, under the leadership of His Excellency the President of the Republic of Uganda and National Chairman of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), General (Rtd.) Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, has over the years built a strong foundation of peace, stability and economic growth. This foundation has enabled the country to pursue a development path focused on poverty reduction, wealth creation, improved household incomes, investment, employment and expanded opportunities for ordinary Ugandans. Today, Uganda stands at an important point in its development journey, with an opportunity to build on the progress already made and translate the gains of stability into broader and more sustainable prosperity for its people. The next chapter should therefore be about making the gains of stability work even harder for every Ugandan household. Stability is not an end in itself. It is the foundation upon which investment, business, agriculture, industrialization and job creation can flourish. Uganda’s economic performance in recent years provides encouraging evidence of this foundation. The National Planning Authority reported that the economy grew by 6.0 per cent in the financial year 2023/24, above the 5 per cent target, with agriculture, industry and services among the sectors contributing to this growth. This progress is part of a longer development journey. Over the years, the Government has introduced a range of interventions aimed at helping Ugandans move from subsistence to a more productive, commercial and money-based economy. Programmes such as the National Agricultural Advisory Services (NAADS) and Operation Wealth Creation (OWC) placed emphasis on improving agricultural production and supporting farmers to participate more actively in the economy. The Youth Venture Capital Fund was introduced to address one of the country’s major development challenges: access to affordable financing for young people. It was later complemented by the Youth Livelihood Programme, which expanded support for youth enterprises and income-generating activities. Ugandans must be empowered with productive assets, skills, affordable financing, markets and opportunities to create sustainable wealth. The introduction of Emyooga represented another important milestone in this direction. The programme was designed to organize citizens into specialised enterprise groups and SACCOs while providing financing to enable them to participate in productive economic activities. Through Emyooga and other interventions, Government has continued to promote financial inclusion and encourage citizens to participate more actively in the money economy. Then came the Parish Development Model (PDM), which took the wealth-creation agenda even closer to the household. Instead of development being viewed only through national statistics, PDM seeks to address the economic circumstances of households at the grassroots. Its objective is to support households to move from subsistence into the money economy through productive enterprises, financial inclusion, infrastructure, mindset change and other forms of support. This represents an important evolution in Uganda’s development strategy, from broad national programmes to interventions designed to reach ordinary households directly. Government’s development approach has also increasingly recognized the important role played by women and the private sector in economic transformation. The Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises (GROW) Project was designed to improve access to entrepreneurial services and financing for women-owned businesses, enabling them to grow from small enterprises into larger and more productive businesses. Official Government information indicates that the programme is being implemented across the country and targets women entrepreneurs, including those in refugee-hosting areas. This is important because Uganda’s economic transformation cannot be complete if women, who constitute a significant part of the country’s entrepreneurial and agricultural workforce, are left behind. The Uganda Development Bank (UDB) has also become an important instrument for providing long-term financing to strategic sectors of the economy, including agriculture, manufacturing, tourism, construction and services. According to the FY2026/27 Budget Speech, Government has cumulatively capitalized UDB with Shs1.6 trillion, while the bank has extended more than Shs2.45 trillion in financing to over 600 businesses. This demonstrates that Uganda’s economic strategy is not only about helping individuals establish small businesses but building enterprises capable of producing goods, creating employment, adding value to local resources and competing in regional and international markets. The same philosophy is reflected in other government financing mechanisms, including the Agricultural Credit Facility and the Small Business Fund. The FY2026/27 Budget Speech reports that the Agricultural Credit Facility has cumulatively disbursed Shs1.35 trillion to more than 14,000 beneficiaries, while the Small Business Fund has supported more than 4,000 small and medium enterprises. Taken together, these interventions tell an important story about Uganda’s development journey. NAADS, OWC, the Youth Venture Capital Fund, the Youth Livelihood Programme, Emyooga, PDM, GROW, UDB financing and other government initiatives should not necessarily be viewed as isolated programmes. Rather, they can be understood as complementary instruments within a broader national ambition to increase production, expand access to capital, promote entrepreneurship, create employment and ultimately reduce household dependence on subsistence. Of course, the existence of government programmes alone does not guarantee success but their effectiveness depends on responsible management, proper targeting, accountability, monitoring and, importantly, the willingness of beneficiaries to use the opportunities productively. This is where the next chapter of Uganda’s transformation becomes particularly important. The country must move from simply accessing government support to building sustainable enterprises. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, through his various speeches, has consistently emphasised the importance of four key sectors for employment and wealth creation: commercial agriculture, industrialisation, services, and Information and Communication Technology (ICT). These sectors provide a clear framework for Uganda’s economic transformation. By investing in and taking advantage of these areas, Ugandans can create wealth and employment while making effective use of the peace, security and stability that the NRM Government has worked to consolidate over the years. The various government interventions also demonstrate that different categories of Ugandans are being supported to participate in the country’s economic transformation. From farmers and women entrepreneurs to young people, small businesses and larger enterprises, the overall objective is to create an enabling environment in which citizens can improve their livelihoods and contribute to national development. Uganda’s stability provides an important foundation for investors, while infrastructure, energy, ICT, tourism, agriculture, manufacturing, minerals, and oil and gas present significant opportunities for expanding the productive economy. As the country continues to strengthen its economic foundation, investment in infrastructure, human capital, technology and productive sectors will remain critical to achieving higher levels of economic transformation. The Ministry of Finance has projected continued economic growth and emphasised investment, private-sector development and expansion of the economy under the country’s long-term transformation agenda. The message for Uganda is therefore one of confidence and responsibility whereby the foundation has already been laid and the task now is to build higher. Uganda’s next chapter should be about transforming stability into investment, investment into production, production into jobs, and jobs into improved household incomes. The ultimate measure of development should be reflected in the lives of ordinary Ugandans: the farmer whose enterprise expands; the young person who starts a successful business; the woman who grows from a small trader into an employer; the manufacturer who adds value to Ugandan raw materials and the household that gradually moves from subsistence into sustainable prosperity. As the nation looks towards the future, the opportunity is clear and We must build on the foundation of peace, stability and economic progress established over the years and move confidently into a new era of investment, production, innovation, employment and shared prosperity. Uganda’s next chapter is therefore not simply about what Government can do for the people but It is about what Government, the private sector, communities and individual citizens can achieve together by making full use of the opportunities created by a stable and increasingly growing economy. With continued investment, responsible leadership, active citizen participation and effective implementation of government programmes, Uganda can turn its stability into greater productivity, its productivity into jobs and its economic growth into improved livelihoods for millions of Ugandans. That is the path towards a more prosperous Uganda. Author: Kyomya James Deputy Resident City Commissioner, Soroti City West Division
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The 155 Marine Battalion, an enforcement unit of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), has intensified operations against illegal fishing on Lake Victoria, shifting its focus from fishermen to the bosses financing and supplying illegal fishing activities.
The marine unit says it will now pursue employers who provide fishermen with prohibited fishing gear and use them to exploit the lake’s fish resources.
The 155 Marine Unit, alongside the Local Fishing Community Committees, has also reported that local leaders in the district sometimes interfere with the work of the body on the ground.
They said that whenever an illegal fisher is arrested, some local leaders quickly contact senior security officials, who then issue orders for the suspect’s release.
According to the committees, such interference makes it difficult for them to enforce the law and carry out their duties effectively.
Lt Emmanuel Nuwamanya, Sector Commander of the 155 Marine Battalion in Buvuma, said repeatedly confiscating illegal fishing gear from fishermen would not end the practice unless those financing the illegal activities were also brought to book.
He urged arrested fishermen to cooperate with security agencies by providing information that can help identify their employers and the sources of the illegal fishing equipment.
“Illegal fishing in the water is very expensive in itself. My team and I are moving to arrest the bosses after getting information from the employers who use fishermen to fish with illegal fishing gears,” Lt Nuwamanya said.
Lt Nuwamanya made the remarks on Tuesday at Lukooma Landing Site in Mawanga Parish, Busamuzi Sub-county, Buvuma District, during the destruction of illegal fishing gear confiscated in three months of operations.
The confiscated equipment were destroyed after court order valued at Shs19.7 billion, according to the marine unit,that include hurry-up nets for fishing silverfish mukene,pressure laps,lolar bulbs,mono-filerment nets,baskets,among others.
The latest approach signals a shift in enforcement strategy, with security agencies seeking to dismantle the networks that finance illegal fishing rather than concentrating only on the fishermen operating on the lake.
Authorities say targeting the financiers and suppliers could help address the root causes of illegal fishing and protect Lake Victoria’s fish stocks.
Mr Moses Buule Kizito, Assistant Resident District Commissioner of Buvuma District, backed Lt Nuwamanya’s efforts to crack down on illegal fishing.
He urged fishers to come forward and identify the suppliers and individuals behind the distribution of illegal fishing gear, which is contributing to the destruction of immature fish in the waters.
“It is the reason the President revised the leadership returned it to you fishers to work hand in hand with your local fishing committee and the army to ensure illegal fishing is stopped.You are the ones who know the black market where these illegal fishing materials are sold and who supplies them,” Mr Buule said.
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Singer and songwriter Asha Naava Zziwa, popularly known as Naava Grey, has opened up about how she avoids conflicts and feuds in the music industry, attributing her peaceful approach to the values instilled in her by her late parents.
The “Ninga Omuloge” singer explained that her parents taught her from childhood to remain calm during conflicts, handle issues privately, and avoid taking personal disagreements to the public.
“First of all, I commend my parents. May God rest their souls in peace. They taught us to be quiet about everything and handle things privately. You don’t need to go out in public and display it there. Carry yourself with respect because we hold so much value as human beings.”
She added that her upbringing was built around peace, discipline, and calmness, which have continued to shape how she conducts herself as an adult and as a musician.
“You find people doing certain things, but I don’t blame them because sometimes it is the way they were brought up. My childhood foundation was really good. It’s all about peace and calmness.”
Naava Grey also revealed that she deliberately keeps her romantic life away from the public, clarifying that the white man she was previously linked to was not her lover but a fellow musician from Berlin.
“Even my lover is private. Everything of mine is private. The white guy the public claimed to be my lover was not my lover. He was just a fellow musician. He was coming from Berlin and I used the opportunity to shoot a video with him.”
The singer further called on parents to embrace some of the traditional approaches to raising children, arguing that the modern way of parenting has, in some cases, contributed to children engaging in behaviours they should not be involved in.
Smirnoff is taking the Fiesta groove to Nkozi University for the fresher’s ball afterparty at Bbosa Hostel on the 28th of August.
True to the Smirnoff Fiesta spirit, a heavy-hitting DJ and MC line-up has been announced to take over the stage, headlined by DJ Bugy, Wiz J, Saint Trevor, Olgadaxx and more.
While addressing the media, the Smirnoff Brand Manager re-emphasized the essence of the Fiesta.
“The Smirnoff Fiesta is a DJ led party platform where all Smirnoff lovers and party staters get immersed into the world of Smirnoff to celebrate as one. As the true Gen-Z drink, Smirnoff is all about shared joy and high-energy experiences which we promise to showcase this weekend in Nkozi, he concluded”.
All this and more will be made even better with the signature Smirnoff Ice range available for everyone throughout the night to release the party spirit.
The headline performers will play alongside Ri Deejay, KIBS, Dj Nelly and Kharts MC and Ursh Trey. With this line-up, all freshers and campusers are in for a music bonanza, with each DJ set to offer a unique set to set the perfect start to this year.
With gates open at 10p:00pm, Smirnoff promises to switch up how fresher’s balls are held and urges everyone to look out for the next Fiesta at their campus.
Entry to the afterparty is by purchasing any Smirnoff Ice of your choice.
Ugandan creative duo Nsimbi, made up of musicians GNL Zamba and Miriam Tamar, are taking their multidisciplinary artistic journey into cinema with their debut musical film, Infinity.
The film brings together the duo’s passion for music, fashion, poetry, dance and film in a story that celebrates Uganda’s landscapes, culture and creative talent.
At the heart of Infinity is the story of a young boy who is forced to confront his selfishness and rediscover his connection to his community, nature and the wider universe.
His journey of healing and transformation is guided by a wise shaman and his younger sister, taking him through an experience that explores personal growth, community and the relationship between people and nature.
Beyond its fictional story, Infinity also serves as a showcase of Uganda’s growing creative industry.
The production was made entirely with a Ugandan crew, bringing together local professionals across different creative disciplines. Matege Rogers directed the film, while Gashumba handled cinematography. The wardrobe was designed by Abaas Kaijuka, with choreography by Nabagala Lilian and photography by Gats Bulega.
Andrew Ahuura Quad A and ABM worked on sound and set design, while Ernest and Miriam Nsimbi wrote and executive produced the film.
Uganda itself plays a central role in the production. Its landscapes, cultural traditions, music and fashion are woven into the story, rather than simply being used as a backdrop.
“ We love film, music and fashion, and Infinity gave us the opportunity to bring all of those worlds together,” the duo said.
The film has already reached audiences both in Uganda and abroad. It has screened at the American Center Kampala, German Cultural Centre and Alliance Française, as well as several international film festivals and cultural venues.
Its international screenings have included the Mariposa Museum on Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts, Micheaux Film Festival in Los Angeles, People’s Film Festival in Harlem, New York, Las Vegas International Black Film Festival, Cleveland International Film Festival, Gasparilla International Film Festival in Miami, San Diego Kids International Film Festival, Albuquerque Film & Music Experience and Richmond Film Festival.
Infinity has also earned a nomination at the UCC Uganda Film Festival, where it is scheduled to screen on 26 August at Arena Mall.
The film will be shown at Century Cinemax from 7pm to 9pm.
For Nsimbi, the move into film is an extension of a creative journey that has consistently crossed artistic and cultural boundaries.
The duo has built its reputation by blending Lugaflow hip-hop, spoken word, indigenous African instruments and world music while connecting Ugandan audiences with international creative influences.
With Infinity, they are taking that approach into cinema and using film as another platform to tell Ugandan stories to the world.
The duo believes the project can also contribute to the promotion of Uganda’s tourism and creative industries by giving international audiences a different way to experience the country through its music, fashion, landscapes and cultural imagination.
Elijah Luutu and Cathie Pavie on Friday, 21 August 2026, emerged leaders in the men’s and ladies’ categories respectively after the opening round of the Johnnie Walker Uganda Seniors Open at Uganda Golf Club in Kampala.
Luutu carded a level par 72 on the par 72 course to establish a commanding five stroke lead at the top of the men’s leaderboard.
The Ugandan golfer’s round was built around three birdies, which came on holes 6, 13 and 17. He kept his card under control for much of the day, dropping shots on only two holes.
With five strokes separating him from the chasing pack, Luutu will start Saturday’s final round as the clear favourite to claim the men’s title.
Kenya’s Gurbux Singh sits in second position after returning 5 over par. His performance leaves him one stroke ahead of Uganda’s Hassan Pirani.
Joseph Bagabo is fourth on 8 over par, while William Otieno and Michael Cleave are tied for fifth after carding nine over par.
For defending men’s champion Dave Plenderleith, the opening round provided a difficult start to his title defence. Plenderleith returned a 10 over par score and has considerable ground to make up if he is to remain in contention for another championship.
The women’s category produced a similarly intriguing battle, with defending champion Cathie Pavie taking the early advantage.
Pavie carded an 85 to finish three strokes clear at the top of the women’s leaderboard. Her round included a birdie on the fourth hole, helping her establish an early cushion over the chasing field.
Rose Azuba is second on 88, while Grace Kabonero occupies third position after shooting 91. Jenina Nasimolo is fourth on 92, leaving the leading players within striking distance as they head into the final round.
The opening round attracted 82 golfers, with 71 men and 11 ladies taking to the course. The field was made up largely of players from the host Uganda Golf Club, alongside competitors from the wider region.
Saturday’s final round is expected to attract even greater attention, with the subsidiary competitions joining the championship action.
The Johnnie Walker Uganda Seniors Open will conclude with an Afro-themed 19th Hole experience on Saturday, featuring live entertainment from songstress Winnie Nwagi and other acts.
With just days to the highly anticipated return of the Uganda International Fashion Week (UIFW), organizers have shared a lineup of iconic international designers from across Africa, and India, that are set to showcase at Uganda’s biggest fashion platform.
The continental and global designers bring with them years of experience from fashion houses, creative industries and runways within and beyond the continent, adding a layer of excitement around the event.
These individuals have built their brands into strong fashion houses representing African culture and excellence.
Among the international designers expected in Kampala, is award-winning South African fashion designer, Jacques Eric Bam, founder of The Bam Collective, whose work has established him as one of the distinctive voices in contemporary African fashion.
From Zimbabwe, Danayi Madondo, founder of Haus of Stone Africa, will bring a design philosophy that connects heritage and craftsmanship with contemporary African design.
Hellen A Tolbert from Kenya.
Neighbors Kenya, will be represented by Hellen A. Tolbert, founder and lead designer of Ellen, a brand built from her lifelong passion for fashion and a vision to create clothing that inspires confidence.
From West Africa, Nigeria’s Ikpen Yvonne Kwitti, founder of IK-PEN, will bring her vibrant interpretation of African textiles to the runway, working with fabrics such as Adire, Aso-oke, Kente, Dan Fani and Akwete, to create contemporary designs rooted in African heritage.
Adding an international dimension beyond the continent, is Rahul Singh- from India, an established designer and registered member of the Fashion Design Council of India, who will be part of the international line-up for the September 5th showcase.
Kwenzi Nkomo from South Africa.
UIFW 2026 will be produced by South African fashion industry veteran Andiswa Manxiwa, whose international career spans more than two decades across modelling, fashion and production. As a former “Ford Models New York” talent, who represented South Africa at the “Ford Supermodel of the World” competition, Manxiwa will bring extensive international runway experience and production expertise to Uganda International Fashion Week.
Speaking about the significance of bringing the international designers to Uganda, ARAPAPA Fashion House and UIFW Founder- Santa Anzo, said that their participation is more than simply adding international names to the runway.
“The UIFW intends to create an opportunity for local designers and creatives to engage with people who have built brands and careers in different markets, while giving international visitors a closer look at Uganda’s own emerging fashion industry. Our ambition is to create a bridge between creative talent, a transference of ideas, access to continental markets and commercial opportunity,” she said.
Rahul Singh from India.
That connection will be particularly visible at the Fashion & Business Expo, which will run from August 30 to September 1, officially opening the Uganda International Fashion Week. This Expo will be free, giving young creatives an opportunity to exhibit and sell their work, with clothing, jewellery, shoes, crafts and other creative products available to the public.
More importantly, the Expo is expected to bring creatives into direct contact with potential customers, businesses and other industry players, creating opportunities for business-to-business linkages, partnerships and access to new markets.
This commercial element is central to UIFW’s wider purpose of helping young people, particularly women, turn their talents into skills and build sustainable, bankable businesses.
Throughout the Expo, UIFW will also place emphasis on fashion tourism, showcasing Uganda’s culture, food, clothing, craftsmanship and other creative expressions, while giving visitors an opportunity to experience the country through the people and businesses that make up its creative economy.
All of this will lead to the Grand Finale Gala on September 5, where the international designers will get to join Ugandan designers on the runway, at the Kampala Serena Hotel.
