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Heartbreak did more than end Dr. Gordon’s relationship. It changed the way he loves.

The Ebonies actor, whose real name is Jonathan Edward Suubi, admits he no longer allows himself to fall deeply in love because past relationships left him questioning every emotion.

Even when someone catches his attention, doubt quickly takes over.

I am now a mafia in love because I was heartbroken so many times. Even when I like a girl, I start thinking she already has many men on social media and others paying her bills. I still ask her to love me, but I do not easily trust my feelings.

Those fears are a far cry from the young man he once was.

Raised in church, Dr. Gordon says he believed dating was wrong while he was still in school. He laughed as he recalled reporting classmates who sneaked into relationships, convinced he was doing the right thing.

Then love found him.

His romance with actress Evelyn Namulondo lasted about a year and a half, but the breakup hit him harder than he ever imagined.

For nearly three months, Dr. Gordon cried as he struggled to accept that the relationship had ended.

Today, the memory makes him smile.

Looking back, I ask myself what I was doing crying for someone I now see as a sister.

Prayer and music slowly helped him rebuild his life, but they could not restore the fearless romantic he once was.

These days, he says logic always wins.

I feel sorry for the girls I date now because they are victims. These days I use my brain instead of my heart. Whenever genuine emotions come, I run away because I see falling in love as madness and stupidity.

His confession has resonated with many fans, especially those who say heartbreak taught them to guard their own hearts.

Shatta Wale has claimed that fame did little to improve his life in Ghana, revealing that he once slept on the streets even after becoming one of the country’s biggest music stars.

The outspoken singer believes Ghana does not celebrate its entertainers the way Nigeria does, leaving many artists struggling financially despite their popularity.

Nigerians appreciate success. Ghana does not appreciate success. As a star, I was sleeping on the street as big as I am. At one point, my girlfriend, who was living with her parents, was the one accommodating me.

For Shatta Wale, the struggle did not end there.

He recalled relying on taxis to get to shows because he could not afford a car, insisting that many Ghanaian musicians shared the same reality.

Even as a big Ghanaian artist, back then, I take taxis to shows. Not just me, a lot of Ghanaian artists do that. Ghanaian artists earn pennies, while their Nigerian counterparts earn big.

The singer argued that the difference lies in how the two countries treat success.

While Nigerians celebrate and invest in their stars, he believes Ghanaians often fail to give entertainers the support they deserve.

Shatta Wale urged fellow Ghanaian artists to look at Nigeria’s music industry and raise their expectations, saying the industry must create an environment where musicians can build successful careers instead of merely surviving.

KAMPALA, Uganda — As the country prepares for Local Council I (LC I) and Local Council II (LC II) elections across all 105 districts on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Local Government, Mr. Ben Kumumanya, has rallied Ugandans to elect leaders grounded in integrity, accountability, and commitment.

Mr. Kumumanya emphasized that the future of Uganda’s decentralized governance system hinges on the quality of leadership chosen at the grassroots—where citizens interact directly with government structures and where national development policies translate into real benefits.

“The strength of our decentralization system depends on strong Local Councils because they are the closest leaders to the people. They understand community challenges and are responsible for ensuring that government programmes reach the intended beneficiaries,” Mr. Kumumanya stated.

The Ministry is urging voters to reject commercialized politics and prioritize candidates who view public office as a duty to serve rather than an opportunity for personal enrichment.

The Engine of Grassroots Development

LC I and LC II leaders form the bedrock of local service delivery. Beyond administrative tasks, they are tasked with mobilizing citizens, resolving local disputes, promoting sanitation, maintaining security, and tracking public service delivery within their villages and parishes.

Their role has become even more pivotal with the rollout of major socio-economic initiatives designed to boost household incomes, including the Parish Development Model (PDM), Emyooga, and national healthcare campaigns.

According to Mr. Kumumanya, national development programs risk failing without dedicated grassroots stewards. “Government interventions can only succeed when communities are properly mobilized and local leaders take personal responsibility for ensuring beneficiaries receive intended services,” he added.

Accountability Starts at the Village Level

The Permanent Secretary’s call comes amid ongoing government efforts to tighten anti-corruption mechanisms within local governments. He underscored that the fight against corruption cannot be won from Kampala alone—it must begin in the village.

Effective LC leaders act as the first line of defense against graft by monitoring community projects, ensuring transparency, and reporting the abuse of public resources.

“Accountability is not only the responsibility of national leaders. It begins in our communities, where leaders must safeguard public resources and ensure development projects truly serve the people,” Mr. Kumumanya noted.

Choosing Transformation Over Promises

With polling day here, the Ministry of Local Government urges citizens to evaluate candidates strictly on character, track record, and willingness to serve.

Strong village and parish councils form the backbone of effective district administrations, driving public trust in state institutions, preserving peace, and building economically productive communities.

“The future of our communities begins with the choices we make at the village level. When we elect leaders committed to genuine service, we strengthen decentralization and build a firm foundation for national development,” Mr. Kumumanya concluded.

For Uganda, the village remains the starting block of progress. The outcome of these LC I and LC II elections will ultimately determine whether grassroots governance becomes a genuine vehicle for community transformation, accountability, and sustainable growth.

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The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has launched a new influencer campaign designed to encourage more Ugandans to discover the country’s national parks and appreciate the importance of wildlife conservation.

The campaign, dubbed Open Park Days Influencer Campaign, was officially flagged off yesterday with the first group of content creators heading to Murchison Falls National Park. Through photos, videos and personal experiences shared online, the influencers are expected to showcase Uganda’s rich wildlife, stunning landscapes and unforgettable adventures to audiences across the country.

The initiative is part of preparations for Open Park Days, scheduled for 25–27 September, when Ugandans will have the opportunity to visit some of the country’s most celebrated protected areas and experience nature up close.

Speaking at the launch, UWA Acting Executive Director Charles Tumwesigye urged the influencers to tell authentic stories about Uganda’s parks by working closely with UWA staff to ensure the information they share is accurate.

He said the campaign reflects UWA’s commitment to opening up the country’s natural heritage to more Ugandans while inspiring a stronger culture of domestic tourism and conservation.

During the Open Park Days, visitors will be able to explore Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth, Lake Mburo and Kidepo Valley National Parks, as well as Ajai, Pian Upe, Katonga and Toro Semuliki Wildlife Reserves.

Uganda Tourism Board Chief Executive Officer Juliana Kagwa called on the influencers to become proud ambassadors for the country, saying every Ugandan has a role to play in promoting the nation’s tourism potential. She also announced that the Uganda Tourism Board had provided vehicles to support the campaign activities across the country.

UWA Acting Commissioner for Tourism and Business Development Dorcus Rukundo encouraged young people to embrace domestic tourism, spend more time in nature and inspire others to explore Uganda’s diverse attractions.

Over the coming weeks, the influencers will take part in guided game drives, conservation activities and wildlife experiences, creating digital content that highlights the beauty of Uganda’s protected areas while encouraging more citizens to visit, appreciate and help conserve them.

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Police on Thursday said they had arrested 3 people in connection with electricity infrastructure vandalism in Mukono District.

The Kampala metropolitan Police spokesperson, Patrick Onyango says the three suspects were arrested for vandalizing high voltage power lines in Nama Subcounty, Mukono District on 8 December 2022.

‘’The key suspect was arrested on Thursday 8 December 2022, three (3) Kkilometers from the scene of crime with the help of Police dog. He confessed to being the rider of scrap dealers (names withheld). He is providing us with useful information’’, Onyango said in a statement issued on Friday 9 December 2022.

He added that the other two suspects were arrested on Friday morning at around 0430 hours from Nakapinyi North Village, Kasenge parish, Nama Subcounty Mukono District.

‘’The two have been identified as Ayikobuwa Fred aged 22 years, casual worker at Tian Tang Aluminium factory, Mbalala and Apima James 19 years, casual worker at Nama Mehta sugarcane plantation’’, added Onyango.

He said the hunt for other suspects is still ongoing.

According to the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, it is estimated that Shs260 billion was lost due to vandalism in 2021.

The Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited is developing a whistle-blower policy that is likely to be passed next month. This will enable it to offer financial rewards to members of the public who offer information leading to arrests of vandals or recovery of stolen materials.

The effects of vandalizing include; increased project development costs, extended project delivery timelines and overall, affects the economy and national development among others.

It said the assets targeted normally include; pylons, wires/conductors, transmission infrastructure parts made of steel, aluminum wires, copper wires, transformers and transformer oils, poles, underground cables and related accessories.

It should be noted that Section 85, Subsection 3 of the Electricity (Amendment) Act, 2022 states that a person convicted of having stolen materials of conductors (cables) or towers, is fined 100,000 currency points (approximately Shs2b).

In the recent weeks, Uganda suffered a power blackout that affected the entire country which officials from the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) partly blamed on the rampant electricity infrastructure vandalism.

In a move to curb the vice, ERA recently partnered with Police to Crackdown Vandals of Electricity in the country at an event presided over by Eng. Ziria Tibalwa Waako the Chief Executive Officer.

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Team Chairman MK Project, a mobilisation Team promoting the achievements and programmes of Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba has on Sunday laid a foundation stone for construction of girls Dormitory at Endiizi High School in Bukanga County, Isingiro District in Western Uganda.

The area is represented by Hon.Stephen Kangwagye, who doubles as an executive member of Team Chairman MK Project.

Led by Michael Toyota Nuwagira, the Chairman of Team Chairman MK Project, the group raided Bukanga for several life changing activities including planting trees, donation of pads , launching construction works of a girls Dormitory at Endiizi High School and gracing Sevo cup finals organised by Kangwagye.

“Am happy that Team Chairman’s ideology is to transform Ugandans and empower communities, promote talents among other programs. Your presence here confirms your commitment towards Uganda’s transformative activities”,  said Kangwagye.

Michael Toyota Nuwagira alias Chairman, the Team leader assured Ugandans that they will continue engaging in transformative activities across the country.

Endiizi High School is the only Government secondary school in the area and has over 300 learners.

Jacquie Namuyonga, the Team Chairman Secretary General, said their aim for donating pads to girls across the country is to keep girls in school and also ensure that they embrace education without inconveniences caused by the menstrual periods.

The construction of a Dormitory, will also see girls who have been walking kilometres to return home, especially candidates, stay at school to concentrate on academics.

Besides the hardships including under staffing ,inadequate laboratories and school drop outs, the school has been performing well in the previous years according to the head teacher, Mubangizi Guard .

The event was attended by local leaders, residents, religious and the business community of Isingiro.

This is not the first time Team Chairman MK Project is engaging in transformative activities.

Two weeks ago, the group donated mattresses and pads to schools in Arua , and held sports activities in West Nile.

Team Chairman is an organized grouping of Ugandans of all categories Headed by Mr. Toyota Nuwagira Micheal Kaguta a.k Chairman.

To spearhead projects throughout the country, the team has the following summarized Agenda; 1- Uniting Ugandans with one love, to live, work, & develop together  as One People, One Nation, 2- Solving the Youth’s future Concerns once & for all.

Through supporting their Talents development and listening to activate their individual initiatives and 3- Systematically, influence a peaceful transition of Power From our Revolutionary Leaders to the young generation of our time, with MK as our Brand & Generational Leader.

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President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today pledged government support to the establishment of the Nonda Coffee Park in Nakaseke District, a landmark agro-industrial project expected to transform Uganda’s coffee sector through large-scale value addition, job creation, and expanded export markets.

The commitment followed a meeting at State House, Entebbe with a delegation from Nonda Coffee Park led by its Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Tonny Miiro Kibuuka, who briefed the President on the progress of the project and sought additional government support ahead of its groundbreaking ceremony scheduled for October this year.

The proposed coffee park, located on a 100-acre site in Butalangu Town Council, Nakaseke District, is projected to become the largest single coffee processing facility in East and Central Africa. Once completed, the plant will have the capacity to process 42,000 metric tons of coffee annually, drawing raw coffee from Uganda’s central region and other coffee-growing areas.

According to Mr. Miiro, the project is part of the Great Uganda-Saudi Coffee Corridor under the Value-at-Source Coffee Project, Uganda’s flagship private-sector-led industrialization initiative aimed at ensuring that a greater share of the coffee value chain remains within the country before exports.

“The President has committed his support to this project, particularly in mobilizing coffee farming households to prepare for the increased demand for coffee that will be required by the factory,” Mr. Miiro said after the meeting.

He explained that unlike the traditional model where Uganda exports largely unprocessed coffee beans, the Value-at-Source initiative seeks to process coffee domestically, allowing the country to earn significantly more from its leading export commodity.

The coffee park represents an investment estimated at USD200 million, making it one of Uganda’s largest agro-processing projects.

Mr. Miiro said approximately USD160 million will be invested directly in the development of the coffee park and related infrastructure on the 100-acre site in Butalangu.

The Government of Uganda is expected to contribute USD44 million, while the remaining financing will come from private investors from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Ready export market:

One of the project’s biggest advantages, according to Mr. Miiro, is that it already has an established export market. He revealed that the processed coffee from the facility is earmarked for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia under an existing commercial arrangement.

“This project is already mapped to the off-take market in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. There is a ready market waiting for the coffee because we are the first Ugandan company to own coffee shops in the Middle East,” he said, adding that the company currently operates two Ugandan-branded coffee shops in Saudi Arabia.

The facility is projected to generate annual revenues exceeding USD800 million, significantly increasing Uganda’s foreign exchange earnings from coffee exports.

Construction has already commenced with preparatory works at the site, and the project is expected to be completed within the next 24 months.

Mr. Miiro said preparations are also underway for the official groundbreaking ceremony scheduled for October, this year.

“Our purpose in meeting the President was to thank him for the support he has committed to this project and also to inform him about the proposed groundbreaking ceremony later this year,” Mr. Miiro said.

The meeting was attended by several senior government officials, including the Attorney General, Hon. Sam Mayanja; Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development,Hon. Henry Musasizi; Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation,Eng. Jonard Asiimwe; the Coordinator of the Islamic Development Funds, Hajji Habib Migadde, and other stakeholders involved in the implementation of the project.

 

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Tomorrow, July 28, 2026, marks a historic moment for communities across Uganda as voters line up to choose their grassroots leaders. It is a powerful day to see civic participation translate into direct community action. Women’s participation in these elections shows a strong readiness to drive socioeconomic transformation through grassroots mobilization, as evidenced by their active involvement in the July 2026 Women’s Councils and Local Council I elections. This shift is not just a matter of equity; it is a massive economic driver. 

In fact, a report by the UNDP (2024) shows that closing Africa’s gender gap could boost GDP per capita by 10% to 26% and inject $7 trillion into the continent’s economy over the next decade. Without a systemic overhaul, any progress celebrated at the local ballots will remain a hollow victory that fails to alter the material reality of Uganda’s disempowered majority.

This demand is firmly anchored in the 1995 Uganda Constitution, which guarantees gender equality and mandates affirmative action. Yet, a stark disconnect remains between constitutional ideals and economic reality. While the government has implemented key socioeconomic initiatives—notably the Uganda Women Entrepreneurship Programme (UWEP), Emyooga, and the Parish Development Model (PDM)—these interventions focus primarily on localized financial credit, basic business training, and livelihood support. 

Consequently, these recurring institutional failures explain why over 60% of Ugandan women remain locked in multidimensional disempowerment and severe poverty. A profound asset gap underpins this exclusion: while women supply over 70% of agricultural labor, restrictive cultural inheritance norms limit their land ownership to a mere 20% to 31% (UBOS, 2024). Furthermore, acute human capital deficits trap women in low-value work, as 41% of adult women lack formal education and two-thirds of employed young women operate without technical training. Because programs like the PDM and Emyooga do not challenge these foundational asset and educational deficits, they merely throw microloans at macro-structural problems. 

Moreover, when women are economically empowered, they reinvest heavily in their households and communities, directly reducing poverty and fostering peace. True development is not a zero-sum game where women gain at the expense of men; rather, it is a symbiotic framework that lifts the entire nation. True development demands that we stop treating women’s empowerment as a microfinance charity project and start funding it as a macroeconomic necessity.

Ultimately, women form over 51% of the population. Ignoring their economic exclusion while attempting to drive national progress is like an ostrich burying its head in the sand—it leaves the country’s entire socioeconomic fabric exposed to failure. Much like Charles Dickens’ character Oliver Twist in Oliver Twist asking for more, Ugandan low-income women need more, and they deserve nothing less than substantive, expansive empowerment.

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President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has announced plans to increase funding for the Parish Development Model (PDM), with a focus on urban and town parishes where the population density and number of potential beneficiaries are significantly higher than in rural areas.

Under the current framework, each parish receives UGX 100 million annually, intended to support 100 households with UGX 1 million each for income-generating activities.

The President revealed that this allocation is just the starting point, with increased funding expected soon, especially for urban parishes, acknowledging that the current uniform funding allocation may not be equitable, especially in urban settings where needs are greater.

“This UGX 100 million is just the beginning. We are going to put more money and increase the amount disbursed to these urban PDM parishes where there are many people. This money is yours. My advice is, don’t let anyone play around with it,” President Museveni stated.

The President made the remarks on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, as he concluded the third day of his PDM assessment tour with a visit to Ms. Lillian Nagawa, a beneficiary of the program from Kaazi Village, Busabala Parish in Makindye Ssabagabo, Wakiso District.

Ms. Nagawa, who received her UGX 1 million in April 2024, initially ventured into piggery but later transitioned into poultry farming after a pig flu outbreak and has since expanded into goat rearing and now owns over 200 chickens and six goats. On Eid Day, she reported earning UGX 1.6 million from selling broilers and used part of the profits to invest further in livestock.

“I plan to have 20,000 chickens, more goats, and, if possible, cows because I know how to take care of them,” she said.

Ms. Nagawa also urged fellow Ugandans to stop undermining government initiatives like the PDM, saying they are a lifeline for low-income earners.

President Museveni praised Nagawa’s entrepreneurial spirit and utilization of the funds, saying her story is a testament to the impact of the PDM when implemented effectively.

“I’m very happy to be here to join you and to see that you’re proceeding well with the Parish Development Model. I’m also impressed by the level of uptake and utilization of PDM Funds in Makindye Ssabagabo,” the President said.

To further support her growing enterprise, President Museveni donated UGX 10 million to Ms. Nagawa and promised to send a team to construct a modern poultry house for her.

Additionally, he extended UGX 10 million to ten other PDM beneficiaries in Busabala Parish (UGX 1 million each) and UGX 12 million to facilitate the purchase of a three-wheeled motorized vehicle (tuk-tuk) to support the local PDM SACCO.

The President emphasized the government’s commitment to direct community empowerment through PDM and Emyooga initiatives and programs designed to move Ugandans out of the subsistence economy and reduce reliance on exploitative moneylenders.

“If we handle this money very well (UGX 100 million per parish per year), you will find that in five years, you will have UGX 800 million, and in ten years, it will be UGX 1.6 billion in your parish bank,” President Museveni explained.

He distinguished infrastructure development and individual wealth creation, urging Ugandans to focus on household-level economic transformation.

“You can have a tarmac road for 60 years, but poor people can still live beside it,” he noted, recalling his personal experiences traveling Uganda in the 1960s.

“That is why the NRM said, on top of development, let us add another word—wealth,” President Museveni added.

The President reiterated that wealth can be achieved through commercial agriculture, service provision, or manufacturing and called on citizens to actively participate in wealth creation to eradicate poverty.

Ms. Nagawa expressed her gratitude to President Museveni for reaching out to grassroots communities and delivering financial support directly to the people.

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