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Years after P-Square’s breakup, Akon has offered insight into the tension between Peter Okoye, popularly known as Mr. P, and Paul Okoye, also known as Rudeboy, before their relationship fell apart.

Speaking recently about his experience with the Nigerian twins, the Senegalese-American singer said he sensed that something was wrong even when P-Square was still together.

I knew something was wrong with them.

Peter and Paul became one of Africa’s biggest music duos before their relationship deteriorated.

They split in 2016 and reunited five years later, but another disagreement eventually brought their partnership to an end.

Their latest fallout has involved more than the two brothers, with Peter publicly discussing his grievances with Paul and their elder brother, Jude Okoye.

Disputes over the P-Square catalogue and finances have also spilled into the courts.

Akon, who worked with the twins during P-Square’s peak, featured on their hit song “Chop My Money,” making his comments particularly notable as the brothers remain estranged.

Dr. Dre once feared that recording N.W.A’s “F* Tha Police” could make his weekend trips to jail even more difficult.

At the time, Dre was still reporting to county jail every weekend over traffic violations when Ice Cube, his fellow N.W.A member, brought him the idea for the controversial track.

Cube, who wrote the song, recalled that Dre worried about how the sheriffs would react if they found out he had helped produce a record aimed directly at police.

I do not want these sheriffs f—ing me up when they find out that I produced this record when I go in for the weekend.

That concern initially made Dre reluctant to work on the song.

After completing his weekend jail stint, he got involved and helped N.W.A turn Cube’s idea into one of the most provocative records in hip-hop history.

N.W.A recorded “F* Tha Police” in 1988 and included it on “Straight Outta Compton,” the rap group’s landmark debut album.

The song confronted police brutality and racial profiling and quickly became one of the album’s defining tracks.

The controversy only grew after its release.

The FBI later sent a letter to N.W.A’s record company expressing its disapproval of the song, bringing even more attention to the group and its message.

What began as a song Dre feared could cause problems during his weekend jail stays eventually became one of N.W.A’s most enduring records.

What makes a woman happier: marriage or a satisfying sex life?

For Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo, sex has a lot to do with it.

During a recent episode of The Moraya Show, the mother of two argued that single mothers are generally happier than most married women because they get more than enough sex.

Sex has a lot to do in a woman’s glow. The reason single mothers are living happier than most married women is because we are getting more than enough sex.

Iyabo linked sex to a woman’s glow and overall wellbeing, making it a key part of her view on happiness.

But she did not suggest that marriage makes women unhappy.

According to the actress, happiness in marriage largely depends on the kind of spouse a woman has.

She noted that many women are happy in their marriages because they married good men.

JAY-Z has reached a new Spotify milestone nearly a decade after releasing his last solo album.

The rap icon recorded more than 11.1 million streams across all credits on August 15, according to Spotify tracking data, giving him his biggest single-day total on the platform.

The surge comes as his monthly audience has climbed to nearly 48 million listeners, despite the rapper not releasing a solo studio album since “4:44” in 2017.

JAY-Z’s catalogue continues to attract listeners through both his solo records and collaborations, including tracks such as “Empire State of Mind,” “99 Problems” and “Crazy in Love.”

Nearly 30 years after releasing his debut album “Reasonable Doubt,” the rapper remains one of the biggest names in hip-hop, with his older music continuing to generate millions of streams.

KIBUKU — Kabweri County Member of Parliament Patrick Godfrey Wakida has written to the State Minister for Local Government, Hon. Justine Nameere, expressing concern over the manner in which anti-corruption operations are being conducted in Kibuku District.

In a letter dated August 16, 2026, Wakida said he supports the Government’s efforts to fight corruption, waste and abuse of public resources but criticised what he described as the use of intimidation, public humiliation and disorder instead of established accountability mechanisms.

The MP said he had received reports of health workers at various health centres being publicly harassed and some arrested in circumstances that, he argued, undermine the dignity and morale of frontline staff.

He also raised concern over reports that parish chiefs and local council leaders had been summarily ordered to leave their offices without due process and in public forums.

Wakida further alleged that teachers had been arrested in what he described as a “dehumanising manner” in the presence of learners and members of the community.

“Corruption must be fought. But the fight against corruption cannot itself become a tool of intimidation, political showmanship and administrative chaos,” Wakida wrote.

He said the Local Government Act, Public Service Standing Orders and the Constitution provide procedures for investigation, interdiction, arrest and disciplinary action, warning that bypassing such structures could erode institutional accountability.

According to Wakida, the approach could also demoralise public servants already working under difficult conditions and create a perception of selective or populist enforcement rather than systematic reform.

He warned that such actions could ultimately undermine the very services the Government seeks to protect, particularly health, education and local governance.

“There is a better way,” the MP said, proposing that anti-corruption investigations be handled through established institutions, including the Inspectorate of Government (IGG), Police, Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), District Internal Security Officers (DISOs) and District Service Commissions.

He called for due process to be respected, saying allegations should be investigated and accused persons given an opportunity to be heard before public sanctions are imposed.

Wakida also urged authorities to protect service delivery, particularly at health centres and schools, arguing that citizens would suffer most if public institutions were disrupted in the name of fighting corruption.

He said the fight against corruption should be firm but also respectful and lawful, adding that this was necessary to build public trust.

The MP has consequently asked Minister Nameere to desist from direct administrative actions that, in his view, usurp the mandate of statutory bodies and to refer ongoing cases to the relevant authorities for proper handling.

“Our duty is to fight corruption without destroying the morale of public servants or the institutions meant to serve our people. Populism is not a substitute for good governance,” Wakida said.

He also offered to meet the minister and other stakeholders to agree on what he described as a lawful, coordinated and respectful approach to the fight against corruption in Kibuku District.

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By Brian Mugenyi [email protected]

KYANAMUKAKA, MASAKA — Inside the chilly Kampala Kingdom office of former Vice President Edward Kiwanuka Ssekandi, the walls are lined with history.

Portraits of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni capture decades of shared political history. Interspersed among them are photographs of Ssekandi’s grandson and close aide, Oscar Mutebi, telling a quieter, more personal story of family, continuity, and public service. While security around the former Vice President remains tight, behind the formal office doors lies an enduring narrative: Ssekandi’s deep bond with Kyanamukaka, the community that anchored his journey from a rural village to the Speaker’s chair, the State House, and back again to the roads and schools of Greater Masaka.

For Ssekandi, the journey has been long. For Kyanamukaka, it is still unfolding.

Where the Road Becomes the Story

For three decades, residents of Kyanamukaka endured roads that severely constrained rural mobility. In the dry season, choking dust blanketed the routes; during heavy rains, entire sections turned impassable. Farmers struggled to transport produce, traders faced inflated costs, students navigated treacherous paths, and critically ill patients suffered dangerous delays seeking medical care.

Today, ongoing road construction linking communities across Sserinya, Baale, Bulegeya, Kamuzinda, and Kanoni is changing that reality. “Kyanamukaka is famous today because of him,” says Oscar Mutebi, who serves as a Private Secretary in the State House alongside his duties in Ssekandi’s office.

For residents who have waited years for improved connectivity, the new tarmac represents more than civil engineering—it represents access. In a rural economy, a reliable road is the vital first link in a critical chain: connecting farms to markets, trade to household income, and income to community welfare.

Development Must Reach the People

Zaina Nakidde, the Mayor of Kyanamukaka Town Council and a prominent National Resistance Movement (NRM) cadre, has welcomed the infrastructural momentum while emphasizing that local ambitions extend beyond tarmac.

“Healthcare, education, sanitation, youth empowerment, and women’s economic participation must grow alongside physical infrastructure,” Nakidde noted. “We thank our elder and mentor, His Excellency Edward Ssekandi, for driving these road improvements and healthcare interventions.”

Her point is straightforward: infrastructure loses its purpose if citizens cannot access basic social services. Ever since Nakidde won the mayoral seat from the opposition, Kyanamukaka has steadily transformed into an emerging urban hub, with local leaders actively lobbying for state-backed development.

“Growth brings opportunity, but it also brings responsibility,” Nakidde added during a recent site visit. “We are now working through Mr. Ssekandi’s office, via his Personal Assistant Oscar, to secure resources to refurbish our town council premises and expand civic support.”

A New Generation Takes the Reins

Oscar Mutebi has increasingly become the visible face of grassroots mobilization across Greater Masaka. Championing service delivery and unity, Mutebi views his grandfather’s legacy not as a collection of past titles, but as a deep reservoir of institutional experience meant to guide emerging leaders.

Their dynamic reflects a broader generational transition: Ssekandi represents the seasoned statesmen who shaped Uganda’s post-1986 institutional landscape, while Mutebi belongs to the younger generation now tasked with carrying that leadership into the future.

From the Village to the Center of Power

Ssekandi’s political resume is extensive. After years in Parliament, he served as Speaker from 2001 to 2011, before assuming the Vice Presidency from 2011 to 2021—placing him at the heart of executive and legislative governance for two decades.

Supporters in Greater Masaka frequently refer to him as a “living encyclopedia of statecraft.” Yet, while his legacy is intertwined with the ruling NRM party, political history alone cannot sustain a rural community. Ultimately, leadership is judged by its impact on daily life.

Bridging the Gap from Soil to Market

Local businessman Stephen Kawonawo views infrastructure strictly through an economic lens. Greater Masaka remains an agricultural powerhouse driven by coffee, bananas, dairy, and livestock. However, a harvest resting at the farm gate is not yet wealth—it requires transport, mobility, and functioning markets to yield value.

Local farmers like Paul Kawonawo echo this sentiment, pointing out that dependable roads dramatically lower the cost of doing business. The core equation remains simple: a productive farmer needs access to the road as desperately as access to the soil.

A Legacy Tested by Everyday Realities

Ssekandi’s supporters point to six decades of public service; critics may view his political footprint through a different lens. Both viewpoints belong to Uganda’s evolving democratic story. Yet in Kyanamukaka, the ultimate test of leadership is practical: a mother needs an accessible health clinic, a parent needs a well-equipped school, a farmer needs a viable marketplace, and a youth needs a path to sustainable employment. These everyday demands are where high-level politics translates into lived human experience.

The Portrait That Cannot Be Framed

Back in Ssekandi’s Kampala office, the framed portraits capture a storied past. Museveni’s image honors a political partnership forged over decades, while Mutebi’s presence signals family continuity.

Yet the most compelling portrait of Ssekandi’s legacy cannot be hung on a wall. It is Kyanamukaka itself—an expanding town council where roads are opening, businesses are taking root, schools are attracting students, and citizens are demanding better public services.

The Road Ahead

Kyanamukaka’s next chapter will require more than past prestige. Sustained growth will depend on matching better roads with rural electrification, clean water access, agricultural value addition, and structured urban planning.

That burden now falls on a collective front—leaders like Zaina Nakidde, Oscar Mutebi, and local stakeholders like the Kawonawos—to convert infrastructure into lasting socio-economic development.

Ssekandi’s journey from a quiet village to Uganda’s highest constitutional offices is firmly etched in the nation’s history books. But along the bustling trade routes of Kyanamukaka, among its farmers, traders, and students, a new chapter is being written.

Perhaps that is the true meaning of Ssekandi’s road home: a leader’s official journey may eventually conclude in history, but the aspirations of his people move relentlessly forward.

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By Brian Mugenyi [email protected] | Watchdog Uganda

KYANAMUKAKA, MASAKA — “Apart from the road project, we embarked on the healthcare system, specifically Kyanamukaka Health Centre IV.”

Speaking on Kyanamukaka’s transformation, Oscar Mutebi, a Private Secretary in the State House, quickly pivots from newly paved roads to the people relying on them. His message to the government is direct: upgrade Kyanamukaka Health Centre IV to full hospital status, expand maternity capacity, and bring primary care closer to hard-to-reach communities.

“We are appealing to the Ministry of Health, through Minister Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, to upgrade Kyanamukaka Health Centre,” Mutebi says. He then lays bare the stark reality driving the appeal: “Mothers are giving birth on the floor.”

This is no longer a routine infrastructure debate. It is a critical issue of maternal dignity, emergency readiness, and safe childbirth.

841 Deliveries Under Pressure

Kyanamukaka Health Centre IV is straining under heavy demand. Uganda’s Annual Health Sector Performance Report (2023/24) recorded 841 deliveries, 1,774 admissions, 18,514 outpatient visits, and 108 Caesarean sections at the facility.

Handling an average of 70 deliveries a month, the facility is a vital lifeline. But as patient numbers surge, current infrastructure simply cannot keep pace with the mothers seeking care.

When Distance Threatens Lives

Mutebi notes that the facility serves distant outlying areas, including Namirembe, Buyaga, and nearby landing sites.

“If an ill patient is transported long distances from places like the landing site, complications arise along the way,” Mutebi explains.

In obstetric emergencies, delays can prove fatal. Labor does not wait for traffic, nor does blood loss wait for a referral letter. To bridge this gap, Mutebi is urging the government to establish lower-level Health Centre IIIs in Namirembe and Buyaga while elevating Kyanamukaka Health Centre IV to a hospital.

The sub-county’s population was recorded at 31,521 in the 2014 census and has grown substantially since. Mutebi argues that rural health infrastructure cannot remain frozen at yesterday’s capacity.

Ssekandi Backs the Cause

Former Vice President and Special Presidential Envoy Edward Kiwanuka Ssekandi has added significant weight to the call. In an official letter to Health Minister Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, Ssekandi urged immediate intervention.

“I congratulate you upon your leadership and remind you that Kyanamukaka Health Centre IV requires urgent attention and resources to support patients and delivering mothers,” Ssekandi wrote.

Mutebi emphasizes that Ssekandi’s advocacy stems from deep local roots: “Ssekandi fought for Bukoto Central. Even after active politics, Kyanamukaka remains close to his heart.”

The Road Is New; the Needs Remain

Recent development brought asphalt to Kyanamukaka Town Council roads. Smooth roads shorten transit times, but a paved road cannot provide a maternity bed, furnish a surgical theater, or supply emergency blood products. Development must be holistic: roads must lead to fully equipped facilities where health workers have the resources to save lives.

Where Promises Are Tested

Public health policy is ultimately judged at the bedside. The 841 births at Kyanamukaka last year represent 841 mothers who trusted the public system with their lives.

Mutebi’s blueprint is clear: upgrade the health center, bolster emergency services, and build satellite clinics in underserved landing sites.

The Ministry of Health now faces a decisive question: will rural healthcare investments match community growth? True development is not achieved when a road is paved—it is achieved when a mother travels that road, delivers her child in dignity, and returns home safely.

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