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A night journey turned tragic after a deadly road crash at Bobi Trading Centre along the Kampala–Gulu Highway left 14 people dead and 28 others nursing injuries.

The accident happened on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at about 9:34pm and involved an Isuzu bus UBE 110H belonging to Opit Travellers Company and a Mercedes-Benz Actros trailer KBS 564D/ZE 7948.

Preliminary police findings indicate that the bus driver was allegedly speeding when he attempted to avoid a pedestrian crossing the road. The driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle, causing it to veer into the path of the oncoming trailer in a deadly head-on collision.

Fourteen passengers were pronounced dead, while 28 others sustained injuries and were rushed to various medical facilities for treatment.

Police traffic officers have since launched investigations into the crash as they warn motorists to exercise extra caution, especially at night when visibility is poor.

Traffic Police spokesperson SP Michael Kananura urged drivers to maintain safe speeds, remain alert in trading centres and always drive at speeds that allow them to stop safely in case of danger.

Gospel star Levixone has firmly dismissed claims that his sweetheart, Desire Luzinda, is ballooned after an AI-generated image showing her with a protruding baby bump sparked a social media frenzy.

The manipulated photo spread rapidly across Facebook, TikTok and X, convincing many fans that the couple were preparing to welcome their first child together. Within hours, congratulatory messages flooded social media as the image gained traction.

However, Levixone has now set the record straight, revealing that the viral photo is entirely fake and warning about the growing dangers of artificial intelligence being used to mislead the public.

“The photo itself is AI. I don’t know who did it but whoever did it, they might be after something,” Levixone said.

His response quickly shut down the speculation, ending days of online chatter surrounding the couple’s family plans.

The incident has also reignited concerns over the misuse of AI technology, which is increasingly being used to create realistic but false images capable of fooling thousands of social media users within minutes.

With AI-generated content becoming more sophisticated, celebrities are finding themselves frequent targets of digitally altered photos and fabricated stories that can spread before the truth has a chance to catch up.

Levixone and Desire Luzinda have remained one of Uganda’s most closely followed celebrity couples since publicly confirming their relationship. Every milestone in their personal lives has attracted intense public interest, making them frequent subjects of online speculation.

Following Levixone’s clarification, many supporters came to the couple’s defence, condemning those behind the fake image while urging social media users to verify information before sharing viral posts.

Prima Kardashi has not even thrown the first punch, yet Zahara Totto is already talking about the woman she wants to fight after her.

During a press conference ahead of their September 12 celebrity boxing match, Zahara Totto named South Africa-based Ugandan businesswoman and socialite Zari Hassan as the opponent she wants to face next.

After Prima, I want to beat Zari. Let her come and face me in the ring.

She also shut down calls for a bout against YouTuber Zubedah Byantalo.

Zubeda is not worth it. I want Zari.

When asked why she had chosen Zari, Zahara Totto pointed to the businesswoman’s standing within Uganda’s social scene.

In Uganda, if you look around, the only socialite who is corporate… there is no one except Zari Hassan.

The comments add another layer of intrigue to Zahara Totto’s upcoming clash with Prima, even before the pair have stepped into the ring.

For now, though, all roads lead to the Lugogo Indoor Arena, where Zahara Totto must first get past Prima before she can begin chasing the fight she wants with Zari.

Winnie Nwagi has weighed in on the growing number of women rejecting marriage proposals in public, saying the viral moments may entertain social media users but can leave lasting emotional scars.

Sharing her thoughts on Instagram Stories, the Swangz Avenue star said she sympathizes with men who invest time, money, and emotion into planning elaborate proposals, only to face rejection in front of family, friends, or strangers.

The way women are turning down proposals lately… muli baka mbatidde.

While Nwagi acknowledged that no one should feel pressured to accept a proposal they do not want, she urged women to handle those situations with more compassion.

She suggested that if a woman already knows she has no intention of marrying the man, she could spare him the public humiliation and instead explain her decision in private.

If you do not like the guy like that, at least you can pretend and say yes, then break it down for him after leaving the place… that kind of embarrassment is not really nice.

Nwagi believes the growing number of proposal rejection videos spreading across social media could discourage other men from proposing, especially those who already struggle with confidence.

A guy out there with low self-esteem would never do it even if he loves his woman… not after all these videos going around. Yo gonna make these men hate proposals.

She added that she would never publicly reject someone who had gone to such lengths to plan a proposal.

Personally I would not do that to someone who has put in such effort. I will rather play cool, then we sort ourselves after… in the most polite way possible.

Shalom Namagembe, the daughter of opposition leader Bobi Wine and his wife Barbie Kyagulanyi, has achieved a new academic milestone after qualifying as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) in the United States.

Shalom announced that she successfully completed all the requirements set by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA), earning the nationally recognised healthcare credential on 26 June 2026.

According to her certification, the credential will remain valid until 26 June 2028.

The qualification authorises Shalom to work as a certified phlebotomy technician in a wide range of healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, diagnostic laboratories, blood banks and other medical facilities that provide blood collection services.

Phlebotomy technicians play a vital role in healthcare by collecting blood samples used for medical testing, blood transfusions, donations and scientific research.

In addition to drawing blood, they are trained to verify patients’ identities, prepare and label specimens for laboratory analysis, follow strict infection prevention and safety procedures, and ensure patients remain calm and comfortable throughout the process.

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Tyla has addressed false reports linking her to Roc Nation just weeks before the release of her second album, APOP.

Rumours exploded online after a digitally altered image appeared to show a Times Square billboard welcoming the South African singer to the label.

The Grammy winner quickly denied the claims, telling fans she has not signed with Roc Nation and confirming the billboard image is fake.

Instead of a new label announcement, Tyla is preparing for the release of APOP on July 24, with fans eagerly waiting to hear the next chapter in her fast-rising career.

Jermaine Dupri has taken Sony Music Entertainment to court, claiming the company owes him more than $18 million in unpaid royalties.

The legendary producer alleges Sony underreported earnings, failed to account for some royalties, and used misleading accounting practices throughout their decades-long business relationship.

The lawsuit names several high-profile projects involving Mariah Carey, Usher, Kris Kross, Xscape, Da Brat, Jagged Edge, Bow Wow, J-Kwon, and Bone Crusher.

Among the claims, Dupri says Sony still owes him more than $2.2 million from Kris Kross’ early albums. He also questions the company’s accounting records for Xscape, arguing they do not reflect the group’s platinum-selling success.

Dupri has asked the court to award him at least $18 million in damages, plus interest and legal costs. Sony has not commented publicly on the allegations.

Jay-Z is heading back to London for a special one-night concert celebrating the 30th anniversary of his classic debut album, Reasonable Doubt.

The rap icon will perform at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on September 4, a date that also happens to be Beyoncé‘s birthday.

The concert marks Jay-Z’s first performance in the United Kingdom since the On the Run II Tour with Beyoncé in 2018. It will also be his first solo London show since 2013, ending a wait of more than a decade for fans.

Released in 1996, Reasonable Doubt launched Jay-Z’s legendary career and remains one of hip-hop’s most influential albums.

Fans now expect the anniversary show to feature some of the rapper’s biggest classics.

England and Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham has revealed that he dreams of playing James Bond once his football career comes to an end.

Speaking to James Corden on FOX’s World Cup After Hours, the midfielder said he has always wanted to explore acting and would love to appear in a movie.

I would love to be in a movie. People always say to me, ‘What’s the thing you want to do outside of football?’ … I would love to be in a film.

Bellingham then admitted that one role stands above all others.

I would love to be James Bond. I have watched all of them. The Connery ones, Roger Moore, I have seen all of them. I love James Bond and I swear I would love to be in the back of a James Bond film. Even in the background or as an extra, I would just love to be involved.

James Corden later challenged Bellingham to deliver the famous line, “The name’s Bond, James Bond,” prompting the England star to joke that he might have a chance of landing the iconic role someday.

American online streamer and YouTuber Kai Cenat has brought back Streamer University for 2026, turning the viral content experiment into one of the year’s biggest creator events.

The multi-day experience transformed a college campus into a hub for livestreaming, collaboration, and content creation, bringing together more than 100 creators, musicians, athletes, and internet personalities.

The event attracted hundreds of thousands of applications from aspiring creators hoping to join this year’s class. Selected participants took part in workshops, competitions, networking sessions, and livestreams led by some of the internet’s biggest stars.

Kai assembled a high-profile faculty that included Agent 00, Duke Dennis, Ludwig, Pokimane, Maya Higa, and Lizzo, who served as mentors throughout the event. Fanum and Walton Goggins also joined the fun by taking on the role of campus police.

Students also participated in club activities hosted by guests including T-Pain, Lethal Shooter, Nick Nayersina, Markell Washington, Oliver Cannon, Gibson Hazard, Proto, Markus King, and Yonna Jay, covering topics ranging from music and filmmaking to sports and engineering.

Several well-known creators also attended the event, including Plaqueboymax, Stable Ronaldo, Lacy, Marlon, Sara Saffari, Queen Naija, Sketch, Jasontheween, Silky, and Kanel Joseph, adding even more star power to the 2026 edition.

With its blend of education, entertainment, and creator culture, Streamer University continues to grow into one of the internet’s most talked-about events, highlighting how online creators are building new opportunities beyond traditional media.