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King Saha has wrapped up final rehearsals for his highly anticipated concert at Kololo Airstrip on August 14 and quickly turned his attention to the fans expected to fill the venue.

After completing rehearsals, the “TikTok Life” hitmaker headed to Nkumba, where he met fans and used the appearance to push ticket sales ahead of the big night.

Saha also spoke to the press during his Nkumba visit, calling on fans who have not yet bought their tickets to do so before the concert.

Ticket zigwawo lwa buwomi, muje muzigule

The message comes as anticipation builds around the Kololo show, with fans looking forward to a night of live music and entertainment.

With rehearsals complete, Saha has entered the final stretch of preparations for Friday’s concert.

The Nkumba appearance also gave the singer another opportunity to connect with fans while reminding those who have not yet bought their tickets to secure them before concert day.

We are ready. We have had enough rehearsals, and now we await the big show.- King Saha as preparations for his Friday concert enter high gear.#SanyukaUnCut #SanyukaUpdates #FfeBannoDdala pic.twitter.com/tSJbiqJTSx

— Sanyuka TV (@sanyukatv) August 10, 2026

Uganda stands at a defining moment in its journey toward socio-economic transformation and sustainable development. Across the country, government institutions, public servants, community leaders, and ordinary citizens are demonstrating an increasing commitment to accountability, transparency, and service delivery.

This renewed momentum follows a directive by His Excellency the President of the Republic of Uganda, General (Rtd) Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, to eliminate corruption and awaken Ugandans to the national goal of socio-economic transformation. Commencing his current term of office, he emphasized a clear, uncompromising agenda: “Kisanja: No More Corruption, No More Sleeping.”
This theme is a national call to action. It challenges every Ugandan—regardless of political affiliation, religion, tribe, or social status—to build a country where public resources truly serve the people.

For years, Uganda has allocated substantial resources to development programmes aimed at improving livelihoods, creating jobs, expanding infrastructure, and reducing poverty. However, corruption has frequently undermined these investments. Funds intended for roads, healthcare, schools, and community empowerment have often fallen short due to mismanagement, extortion, and abuse of office.

A key example is the Parish Development Model (PDM), a flagship government initiative designed to lift households out of poverty. While the programme holds immense potential, some implementers have engaged in bribery and extortion, demanding money from beneficiaries before providing services. Such actions betray public trust and deny vulnerable citizens their rightful benefits.

Fortunately, Uganda’s fight against corruption has gained fresh momentum. Increased vigilance is evident across all sectors: public officials are more conscious of their duties, and communities are actively exposing wrongdoing and demanding accountability.

Ongoing monitoring and inspection tours spearheaded by Hon. Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi, the Minister for Local Government, have energized accountability structures within local governments. These efforts have bolstered the work of Resident District Commissioners (RDCs), Resident City Commissioners (RCCs), political leaders, and technical officers. The message is reaching every administrative level—from parish chiefs and sub-county officials to city and district accounting officers—that public office is a position of service, not personal enrichment.

Corruption also manifests in daily interactions. Job seekers, particularly fresh graduates, are frequently asked to pay millions of shillings in exchange for employment. Citizens must reject this exploitation and report corruption whenever it occurs, supported by institutions that protect whistleblowers.

Churches, mosques, and cultural institutions are vital for shaping public values. When religious leaders, cultural icons, and government officials speak with one voice, society becomes far less tolerant of unethical conduct.

The fight against corruption directly impacts basic service delivery. Eliminating corruption ensures resources can be redirected toward recruiting health workers, upgrading road networks, and removing inflated school enrollment figures (“ghost learners”) from the education system. Every shilling saved becomes a resource for development.

This anti-corruption campaign receives strong support from General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), whose commitment to national service reinforces efforts to safeguard public funds. Likewise, Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda, the Minister for the Presidency, continues to provide crucial guidance to RCCs and RDCs to ensure effective representation of the President and transparent service delivery across all deployments.

Ultimately, success depends on collective responsibility:
* Citizens must refuse to pay bribes and report extortion.
* Public Servants must uphold strict professional ethics.
* Religious & Cultural Leaders must continuously sensitize communities.
* Political Leaders must remain committed to transparent governance.
If Uganda sustains this current momentum, the promise of “Kisanja: No More Corruption, No More Sleeping” will become reality. Achieving this vision begins with a collective determination to reject the belief that corruption is inevitable and support all those standing up for integrity.

For God and My Country.

The Author:
Kyomya James
Deputy Resident City Commissioner, Soroti City West Division
Email: [email protected]
Tel: +256 787 517859

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Speaker of the Parliament of the Czech Republic, has named a newborn mountain gorilla “Tomáš” during his visit to Uganda. He called the name a symbol of friendship between the two countries.

Okamura proposed the name while trekking mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in south-western Uganda.

He was joined by Uganda’s Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa.

Okamura said the name reflected his Czech identity and the relationship he hopes to build between the two nations.

“Something like Tomáš,” Okamura said when Tayebwa asked him to propose a name for the newborn gorilla. Tomio is a Japanese name. Tomáš is Czech. In English, it becomes Thomas, which is also Tayebwa’s Christian name.
Okamura said the name will remind him of his visit for years to come and stand as a symbol of friendship between Uganda and the Czech Republic.

“It should be a start, or a sign, of our friendship and help build our relations,” he said.

Tayebwa thanked Okamura for making the trip. He said the visit gives Uganda a chance to promote itself to the Czech Republic and to Europe more broadly.

He added that gorilla tracking never gets old for him, no matter how many times he does it.

“For me, it always feels like the first time whenever I come here,” Tayebwa said. This was one of many visits for him. “Every time I come, the experience feels new because we are interacting with our cousins.”

Watching the gorillas, he said, including how they care for a young baby, reminded him why conservation matters. “We learn a lot from them. But every day, they give you a reason to protect nature.”

Tayebwa also used the moment to push Ugandans to see their own country before travelling abroad.
“I urge Ugandans to come here and tour our country,” he said. “I see very many going to Dubai. Going where? First, come and see the beauty of our country.”

He pointed out that Ugandan citizens pay far less than foreign tourists for gorilla trekking permits, calling it a chance for more locals to experience one of the country’s biggest tourism draws.

Tayebwa said Uganda plans to use upcoming international events to sell its tourism potential to the world. He mentioned Uganda’s expected hosting of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS)–European Union Joint Parliamentary Assembly next year, which is set to bring over 500 delegates from Europe, Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific.

Tayebwa is OACPS president and co-president of the OACPS–EU assembly.

“We hope to host the EU-Africa-Caribbean-Pacific Parliament next year in Uganda, where we will be having over 500 delegates from all over Europe and the rest of the world,” he said.

Strong tourism ties

Okamura said Uganda’s gorilla tourism and Prague, the Czech capital, give both countries something to build on together.
“Prague is a top destination. A top tourist destination,” he said. “Gorilla trekking is also world top. So this is two top things.”

Tayebwa thanked Uganda’s embassy in Germany, particularly Ambassador Steven Mubiru and his team, for organising Okamura’s trip.

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Ugandan singer A Pass is already thinking beyond his music career, reflecting on how he wants to be remembered long after he is gone.

For the outspoken singer, the answer begins with authenticity. He believes that remaining unapologetically himself, while being confident and vocal about his views, has been central to the identity he has built throughout his career.

“People will remember me for being me. For being confident and outspoken,” A Pass said during a TikTok Live session.

But personality is only one part of the mark he hopes to leave.

A Pass also sees his music as a lasting record of his existence, believing the songs he has created can continue to introduce him to audiences even when he is no longer here to perform them.

He pointed to Turn Up D’ Vibe, his collaboration with fellow singer Ykee Benda, as a song that captures this philosophy.

In the song, A Pass sings: “We once existed and will always be talked about and remembered like those that made a difference.”

For him, the line goes beyond songwriting. It reflects his belief that an artist’s contribution can outlive the person who created it.

“I feel like people remember me for making a difference and impacting their lives in so many ways,” A Pass said.

The singer’s reflection comes at a point in his career where his identity has become as recognisable as his music. From his outspoken personality to his willingness to experiment creatively, A Pass has built a career around refusing to fit neatly into expectations.

Ultimately, he appears less interested in being remembered simply as a musician than as someone who left an impression.

For A Pass, the hope is that when the music stops playing and the performer is no longer on stage, the work and the person behind it will still have something to say.

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