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Mbarara: When Mbarara was elevated to a City status two years ago, new kinds of businesses started coming in including Tukutuku Motorcycle business operation which was not common before in the City. However its existence has caused caos between their operators and the Bodaboda riders who never wanted to share Parking stages with Tukutukus.

A few months ago, about 18 Tukutukus were brought to Mbaraara City by individuals to start operating in the same business as Bodabodas, but these were resisted and harassed by the Bodaboda riders arguing that Tukutukus should be separated from Bodaboda business, that they should not mix up with Bodabodas in the same packing stages.  They added that Tukutukus should be categorised as Taxis, so they should be put in the Taxi park or the City authority must create for them a gazetted area where they can better be  accommodated.

Mbarara City has registered more than 50000 bodaboda riders and over 700 stages in the whole City. Apparently, City authorities through the office of the Commercial Officer have registered at least 18 Tukutukus owned by Individuals to carry passengers.

As a result of this fight between the Bodaboda and Tukutuku Operators, the City Authorities and the office of the RCC have caused a meeting between the  Bodaboda and Tukutuku operators to stop their conflict in this business.

However, during the meeting a group of Bodaboda operators told the City Authorities including the representative of the president that as Bodaboda Riders they are not ready to work together with Tukutuku Motorcycle operators in the same business.

One Mubiru, a  bodaboda Rider  from Kakoba in Mbarara City South challenged the City Authorities that some of the are conniving with the Tukutuku Motorcycle Owners to be fixed in Bodaboda parking stages when as Bodobdas are not ready to work with them.

“I must tell you that there are some Officials in Mbarara City Council who are conniving with the Tukutuku owners to fix their Tukutukus motorcycles into our stages. We own our Bodaboda stages in a legalized manner, as city authorities, why are  you making us conflict with the Tukutuku operators? Why don’t you get them  some space either in Independence Park or any other area where they can easily operate from instead of  fixing them for us?  We know there are some Individuals in Mbarara City Council who were compromised so that they can allow Tukutukus to start operating in our stages but we shall not allow that. Stop confusing us” said Mubiru.

According to Didas Muhanguzi, the Mbarara City South Division Town Clerk said that in their role as leaders of the City they want to have an organised City with an organised transport Sector.  He said that as Mbarara growS fast, they have had the issue of Tukutukus motorcycles which the City Authority must embrace to also do their business, so the City  will have to integrate Tukutuku operators also into the transport system of the City. He pledged that the authorities will look into the issue of Bodabodas and Tukutuku and be well gazetted in separated areas so that they operate smoothly without conflicts and collision.

“If the Bodaboda operators and their leadership protest against our policies or fail to agree with us on some of the issues between them and Tukutuku operators we shall enforce law” said Muhanguzi.

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Ugandan singer Lydia Jazmine has no intention of dealing with the kind of last-minute drama that surrounded Karole Kasita‘s concert.

After rapper Feffe Bussi rehearsed for The Power Within but missed the show itself, Lydia says she has adopted a simple rule for her own headline concert: if you rehearse, you perform.

Speaking on Galaxy TV, the singer questioned why any artist would commit to rehearsals without intending to honour that commitment.

I saw that, and I do not know why it happened. That was so bad because why show up for rehearsals if you are not going to perform at the concert? The earlier you tell me, the better.

Lydia believes rehearsals for collaborative performances create expectations long before the concert begins.

Once fans see two artists preparing to perform together, they naturally expect to see them share the stage on concert night.

That is why she would rather adjust a collaborative performance in advance than scramble for solutions on the day of the concert.

If you are not going to come to the concert, I would rather prepare to perform the song alone. I will rehearse with the band and figure out how to perform it by myself.

To remove any doubt, Lydia plans to share rehearsal sessions ahead of The One & Only Concert, saying fans can trust that every artist they see rehearsing a collaboration with her will also appear on stage on September 4 at Lugogo Cricket Oval.

Ugandan singer Lydia Jazmine says she has reached a stage in life where she no longer allows circumstances beyond her control to weigh her down, choosing instead to focus on gratitude, personal growth, and the future she continues to envision for herself.

Speaking during a press conference ahead of her The One & Only concert slated for September 4 at Lugogo Cricket Oval, the singer reflected on her outlook on life, saying she has learned to take each day as it comes rather than worrying about things she cannot change.

“I no longer stress myself with the world. I just take every day as it comes,” Jazmine said, adding that life’s challenges should never stop people from being kind or extending a helping hand to others.

The singer also addressed claims that she relies on publicity stunts to remain relevant, dismissing the suggestion while explaining that the widely discussed wedding-themed photos linked to her song Ameenallah were simply part of a carefully planned marketing campaign.

“Ameenallah was a marketing strategy for the song; it was not a stunt,” she said.

Jazmine revealed that her decision to stage this year’s concert at the larger Lugogo Cricket Oval was influenced by the overwhelming turnout at her previous concert at Hotel Africana, which she believes could no longer accommodate the growing number of her supporters.

Away from music, the singer also opened up about her personal dreams, particularly motherhood. She said she still hopes to become a mother and, if God permits, would love to have twins and possibly one more child, bringing the total to three.

Although she admitted she once dreamed of having a bigger family, Jazmine said she now feels time is no longer on her side and is content with whatever blessings come her way.

She also weighed in on fellow singer Irene Ntale’s recent revelation that she underwent surgery to remove fibroids. Jazmine acknowledged that childbirth can become more complicated as women grow older but stressed that having children remains possible, pointing to singer Sheebah Karungi as an example.

For Jazmine, the future—both professionally and personally—is now firmly in God’s hands as she prepares for one of the biggest concerts of her career while remaining hopeful about starting a family.

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Jose Chameleone‘s success has never bothered Shanks Vivie’D.

If anything, the veteran Ugandan dancehall and reggae artist sees it as proof that he did his job well.

For years, critics have claimed that Shanks secretly resents watching the man he once mentored become one of Uganda’s biggest music stars.

He laughs off that suggestion, insisting Chameleone’s rise is part of a journey they started together.

Speaking on Sanyuka TV, Shanks recalled discovering Chameleone when he was still looking for an opportunity in music.

I discovered Chameleone. He was my artist. He started out as a backup singer, and we developed his skills until he eventually became a very big artist.

While many fans rank Chameleone among Uganda’s greatest musicians, Shanks says those debates do not interest him.

What matters to him is seeing someone he mentored build a career that has stood the test of time.

I do not know much about rankings, whether someone is number one, number 10 or number zero. What I know is that he is doing well because I gave him the techniques. He learned from the master, from the right hands, and that is why he makes music that people appreciate.

Shanks says Chameleone’s success has never come at the expense of their friendship.

The two have remained close since they first met in 1996, a bond he describes as more like brotherhood than rivalry.

If I were jealous of him, I would never have been there for him in the first place. I helped him with a good heart because he came to me and said he wanted to become a singer and needed someone to guide him. I was there for him.

For Shanks, helping another artist should never become a source of envy.

He believes anyone who chooses to mentor someone else should celebrate that person’s success rather than resent it.

Art is for sharing. If you know you are going to become jealous after helping someone, then do not do it. Just leave it.

Jose Chameleone was an artiste I discovered. I have never been jealous of his success because art is meant to be shared.- Shanks#SanyukaUnCut #SanyukaUpdates #FfeBannoDdala pic.twitter.com/XzLUHp1H4y

— Sanyuka TV (@sanyukatv) July 30, 2026

Fans have spent weeks wondering whether comedian Reign Omusoyisoyi and singer Nina Roz are simply close friends or quietly nurturing a romance.

A joint photoshoot only fueled the speculation, but Nina Roz insists the pictures had everything to do with music.

Appearing on Galaxy TV, she revealed that she and Reign recently teamed up for a new song.

We have a song together called Olyotya Eyo.

That explanation has not stopped fans from reading more into their friendship.

Nina Roz says she has no problem with the rumours and sees no reason to discourage people from talking.

People have already started speculating? Let them. Good enough, he is not a bad man.

She said their friendship extends well beyond music.

The two belong to the same political party, share similar beliefs and have built a bond that keeps bringing them together.

He is my friend. We are in the same political party, and we share the same ideologies. There is so much that connects us.

The conversation eventually shifted to whether she and Reign could become more than friends, and Nina Roz simply said:

Insha Allah.

Her remarks came just days after Reign also addressed the rumours, insisting they are close friends while confirming they will soon release the music video for Olyotya Eyo.