‘Love can wait,’ that is the message Feffe Bussi is sending to young people.
The rapper, born Mukiiza Frank, shared his thoughts during an interview on NRG Radio, where he reflected on lessons he wishes he had understood earlier in life.
Looking back, he said falling in love too soon can take time away from personal growth and slow down progress.
If I could go back in time, I would have told my younger self not to fall in love. It is a waste of time. Love slows things up; they take time, they also need their own time.
He explained that not every phase of life should revolve around relationships, urging young people to first focus on themselves.
There are things you have to first do before you go into love. Not everyone has to fall in love. There are years you are not to fall in love and first work on yourself first, love yourself. then you look for the one to fall in love with.
For him, growth comes first, everything else can follow later.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is planning a major expansion of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), with the tournament set to grow from 24 to 28 teams in the near future.
CAF President Patrice Motsepe announced the proposal on Sunday, describing it as a significant move aimed at strengthening African football and giving more countries a chance to compete on the continent’s biggest stage.
Motsepe said increasing the number of teams would also motivate African players based abroad to return and take part in continental competitions, boosting the overall quality and appeal of the tournament.
However, CAF has not yet revealed how the expanded format will work or how teams will qualify under the new system.
The changes will not affect the next edition of the tournament. The 2027 AFCON, which will be jointly hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, will still feature 24 teams, continuing the format introduced in 2019 when the competition was expanded from 16 nations.
CAF is also planning further adjustments to its football calendar. A separate AFCON tournament will be staged in 2028, after which the competition is expected to shift to a four-year cycle.
In addition, CAF intends to launch a new Nations League competition starting in 2029. This will run annually, with a 16-team finals tournament held every two years.
Motsepe emphasised that these reforms are meant to bring more structure and consistency to African football, while also unlocking the region’s potential—particularly in East Africa, which is set to host AFCON 2027.
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Kampala socialite Prima Kardashi has responded to criticism over dating younger men, offering a personal explanation for her choice.
Speaking on Sanyuka TV, Prima said she dates younger men because she is trying to heal her inner child and make up for what she feels she missed.
My inner child is unhappy, so I date younger men to heal her and make up for what I missed. My inner child is finally happy because the man I am with now understands exactly what I want.
Her remarks follow recent appearances with her Gen Z partner, including outings at events like Roast & Rhyme, which sparked debate online.
Responding to critics, Prima questioned what she ever gained from dating older men, suggesting those relationships no longer gave her the happiness she now seeks.
She says her current relationship has brought back joy, playfulness, and a deeper emotional connection.
At the center of it all is what she describes as inner-child healing, a way of addressing emotional gaps from her past.
Over the weekend, Tracy Melon had a performance in Mbarara that ended prematurely, much to the disappointment of fans who had flocked to the venue.
She later explained that her set was cut short after an incident in which a fan inappropriately touched her.
According to the singer, the moment left her feeling deeply disrespected, prompting her to abruptly leave the stage, leaving many attendees confused about what had gone wrong.
“There was a guy in the audience who patted my butt, and I felt very disrespected. Out of anger, I turned back, hit him, and then left the stage.”
This marks the second time the “Kakana” singer has had a performance disrupted. An incident occurred during a New Year’s event in Luweero, where she was forced off stage by unruly fans.
Melon has since condemned such behavior, emphasizing that acts of disrespect—especially toward female artists—are unacceptable and can be deeply demotivating.
On Saturday, all roads led to Lugogo Cricket Oval, as a section of elite women from Kampala and neighboring areas gathered to “drink from the cup of knowledge,” shared by speakers at the 2026 Dominate Conference, hosted by socialite Manuella P. Mulondo.
The conference, powered by I&M Bank Uganda, brought together women from different walks of life, presenting a platform to empower them across the spaces they influence. The conversations ranged from family to entrepreneurship and corporate environments.
This year’s theme, ‘The Tide is Turning,’ featured conversations around growth, leadership, and purpose.
The conference had a lineup of influential speakers, who shared practical insights on personal development, professionalism, and leadership. Dorothy Kabagambe Ssemanda, CEO American Tower encouraged women to continuously upskill if they aspire to leadership roles.
Dorothy Kabagambe – CEO at American Tower Company shared her story of growth.
“As a woman, it is important to acquire knowledge- especially if your dream is to make it to the C-suite. Commit to lifelong learning, invest in AI literacy, stay informed on trends, and continuously refine your skillset,” she emphasized, adding that investing in people is equally important, because they often play a key role in one’s growth journey.
Church leader, Beatrice Byemanzi, urged women to practice integrity in both the workplace and business.
Beatrice Byemanzi addressing the gathering.
“Always endeavour to do your best at your workplace. Be exceptional at what you do, because you are representing God. Be punctual, and be faithful at work,” she advised.
Other speakers, including Sandra Baingana, a pastor, and Hilda Bahati Sabiti, a life coach, also shared experiences and lessons that inspired attendees to remain intentional about their growth and steadfast in their pursuits.
Life coach Hilda Bahati was one of the speakers.
The conference provided a platform for women to learn from one another, exchange ideas, and build meaningful networks that can propel them forward in their personal and professional journeys.
Annette Nakiyaga, the Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications at I&M Bank said the bank’s choice to partner with the Dominate Conference was a natural fit.
Ladies share a photo moment at the conference.
“Our partnership with the Dominate Conference was to give back to our consumers whose thirst for knowledge and wise counsel needed to be satiated. At a time when women are taking up more space in the corporate, finance, entrepreneurship, medicine, sectors- among others, there’s need to always share knowledge. We are proud to support platforms such as these, that empower women to grow, lead, and make meaningful impact,” she said.
The event was supported by several other partners, including MTN Uganda, SafeBoda, Fenon Events and Clabane Skincare, among others.
Even as Uganda records an overall drop in crime by 10.2 percent, the latest Annual Crime Report 2025 shows that sex-related offences and crimes against children remain deeply worrying, with thousands of victims still reporting abuse across the country.
Police recorded 12,606 sex-related crimes in 2025, representing 6.4 percent of all crimes reported nationwide. This is a 12.6 percent drop from the 14,425 cases recorded in 2024.
Out of these, 5,844 cases were taken to court. However the justice process remains slow. Only 790 suspects were convicted, 31 acquitted, and 413 cases dismissed.
A staggering 4,610 cases are still pending in court, 2,283 were not proceeded with, while 4,479 cases remain under police investigations.
Police statistics show that children are the biggest victims of sex crimes in Uganda. Out of 12,700 victims reported in 2025: 10,654 were female juveniles, 154 were male juveniles, 98 were male adults 1,794 were female adults
Defilement remains the largest category of sex-related crime, with 10,492 cases recorded in 2025, a 14.8 percent drop from the 12,312 cases reported in 2024.
While delivering statistics on the annual Crime , the CID boss Magambo Tom stated that 7,019 of these were simple defilement cases, while 3,473 were aggravated defilement.
He indicated that a total of 4,886 defilement cases were taken to court. Out of these: 713 secured convictions, 27 suspects were acquitted, 355 cases were dismissed while 3,791 are still pending before court.
The findings on the annual report also reported that 1,932 cases were not proceeded with, while 3,674 remain under investigation. A total of 4,999 suspects were arrested and charged in defilement cases. Out of these:740 were convicted, 27 were acquitted, 332 discharged, 3,900 are still undergoing trial.
The report further reveals that 10,493 children were victims of defilement in 2025. The age breakdown shows: 812 victims aged 0–8 years, 1,894 victims aged 9–14 years, 7,750 victims aged 15–17 years 37 adult victims.
Investigations also exposed disturbing circumstances behind some of the crimes with 191 children defiled by HIV-positive suspects, 94 defiled by teachers, 23 students were defiled by teachers in schools, 65 children were defiled by guardians , 40 were defiled by parents and 55 victims were children living with disabilities.
The majority of victims ,10,025 cases, were abused by other people including relatives, neighbours and community members.
Meanwhile, police recorded 3,473 aggravated defilement cases in 2025. The regions with the highest cases were: Rwenzori West where 225 cases were recorded, Kampala Metropolitan North with 221 Rwizi with 212 and Wamala with 204.
At district level the highest numbers were recorded in Mukono Division with 72 cases, Luweero 72 cases, Mpigi 61 cases, Kayunga, Mubende and Isingiro , 51 cases each, Nakaseke and Kikuube 49 cases each
The Uganda Police also recorded 1,675 rape cases in 2025, slightly higher than 1,667 cases reported in 2024.
Out of these cases: 719 were taken to court, 22 secured convictions, 15 were dismissed while 682 are still undergoing trial
A total of 784 suspects were charged, with 744 still undergoing trial as all 1,675 victims were adult women.
The regions with the highest rape cases were: Kampala Metropolitan North with 121, Kampala Metropolitan South 120, North Kyoga 103, Kampala Metropolitan East 100, Rwizi 96 and Rwenzori West with 78.
At district level the highest numbers were recorded in: Katwe Division of the Kampala Metropolitan policing area had 34 cases, Kawempe Division saw 31, Tororo 30 and Yumbe 27. Meanwhile, Kira Road Division, Kira Division, Kabalagala Division and Omoro registered 26 cases each.
Police also recorded other sexual offences including: 260 cases of indecent assault, 158 unnatural offences 21 incest cases. In total, 439 cases were recorded under this category in 2025, slightly lower than 446 recorded in 2024.
However, the report also shows a decline in child-related offences, with 8,064 cases recorded in 2025, down from 9,408 cases in 2024, a 14.3 percent decrease.
Out of these cases: 848 were taken to court, 176 secured convictions, 68 were dismissed, 6 suspects were acquitted while 598 are undergoing trial
Police also report 3,486 cases were not proceeded with, while 3,730 remain under inquiry.The most common offences were: Child neglect 3,023 cases, Missing children 2,092 cases, Child desertion 1,205 cases, Child abuse and torture 710 cases, Child trafficking 555 cases, Child stealing 263 cases Child abduction 118 cases, Infanticide 51 cases, Abortion involving minors 47 cases.
The report shows North Kyoga registered the highest number of child-related offences with 682 cases, followed by: Kampala Metropolitan North 662, Wamala 461, Elgon 396 and Kampala Metropolitan South 371.
At district level the highest numbers were recorded in: Busia with 282 cases, Mityana 273 Jinja 219, Old Kampala Division 212, Hoima Central Division 172.
Police recorded 3,023 cases of child neglect in 2025, a 17.4 percent drop from the 3,663 cases reported in 2024. The regions with the highest cases were: North Kyoga 420, Albertine South 177, Elgon 167 and Kiira 144.
At district level: Busia recorded the highest cases with 126, Hoima Central Division 97, Jinja 96, Budaka 72. Police recorded 1,205 cases of child desertion in 2025, a 24.5 percent drop from the 1,597 cases reported in 2024. The highest numbers were recorded in: North Kyoga with 158 cases, Sipi 113, Bukedi South 90 and Elgon 69.
At district level the highest numbers were in: Busia with 70 cases, Kapchorwa 46, Kabale 44, Lira City West Division 41 and Bukwo 38.
Police recorded 710 cases of child abuse and torture in 2025, down from 787 cases in 2024.
The regions leading in these cases were Wamala recording 136 cases, Kampala Metropolitan North 56 Kampala Metropolitan South 51, Busoga East 37 and South Kyoga 28.
At district level Mityana recorded the highest number with 115 cases, followed by Busia with 25 Jinja and Kaliro 21 each, Mubende 16.
Meanwhile theft remains the most common crime in Uganda, with 56,360 cases reported in 2025, down from 61,529 cases recorded in 2024, an 8.4 percent drop.
Police submitted 39,508 theft cases to the DPP for legal guidance, and 30,397 were taken to court.
Out of these: 10,647 cases secured convictions, 429 suspects were acquitted, 4,113 cases dismissed 15,208 suspects are still undergoing trial
Police also say 8,216 cases were not proceeded with, while 17,747 cases remain under investigation.
A total of 34,526 suspects were arrested in theft cases, including 31,678 male adults, 1,805 female adults, 966 male juveniles and 77 female juveniles.
Overall 56,418 people were victims of theft, most of them male adults (43,448).
Uganda saw a 10% drop in crime in 2025, the Uganda Police Force revealed. Total cases fell from 218,715 in 2024 to 196,405 last year, a win for law and order.
Out of 79,291 cases taken to court, 31,732 accused were convicted, giving a 40% conviction rate. Meanwhile, 1,244 were acquitted, and 11,340 discharged. Over 43,500 cases are still in trial, and 77,298 under inquiry.
Theft led the pack with 56,360 cases, followed by assault (28,366), sex offences (12,606), domestic violence (12,361), and breakings (11,818). KMP South recorded the highest number of crimes (13,950), followed by Rwizi (13,416) and KMP North (13,340).
At district level, Wakiso Police Division topped the list with 3,177 cases, with Luweero (3,123) and Mukono (2,880) close behind. April had the highest reports (17,390 cases), followed by February (17,353) and November (17,172).
Despite improvements, the report reveals that detectives are overworked, handling 54 cases each, far above the UN standard of 12 per officer. Police is calling for more resources, recruitment, and training.
Police say the gradual drop in theft cases from 2023 to 2025 shows improved crime prevention, stronger policing operations and increased community cooperation in fighting crime.
Rapid technological progress has laid the groundwork for the future development of the iGaming industry. Desktop platforms are a thing of the past, and 2026 marked the final shift of users toward mobile apps. More than 70% of betting activity in Africa now takes place on smartphones and tablets.
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Mukono locals were startled in the early hours of 30th March 2026 when a fire broke out at a motorcycle repair workshop in Kitega Zone, Mukono Central Division. The workshop, owned by one Paul Muwawu, was engulfed in flames around 2:00 AM.
Luke Owoyesigyire the KMP Deputy police spokesperson says the fire, believed to have been sparked by a gas cylinder, destroyed property but, miraculously, no injuries were reported. He notes that firefighters and the Rescue team managed to contain the blaze before it could spread to neighboring structures. Investigations are ongoing to determine the exact cause of the fire.
While Mukono battled fire, Kampala Metropolitan Police South Region intensified their fight against crime in the city. At approximately 1:47 AM today, joint intelligence-led operations under Kabalagala Police Division swept through Kampala Road and the Mukwano (Kibuli Flyover) area in Makindye Division.
Luke Owoyesigyire says the operation targeted criminal hotspots and suspected waiting points where criminals prey on vulnerable individuals, particularly women heading to early-morning markets. Seven suspects were arrested and charged under SD Reference 03/30/03/2026.
In a related crackdown on 29th March, Nateete Police Division carried out a similar intelligence-led operation in Busega, Nalukolongo, and Kibumbiro. This swoop led to the arrest of 64 suspects who have been charged under SDR 60/28/03/2026 and arraigned before KCCA Court.
Owoyesigyire noted that police operations will continue to dismantle criminal networks and strengthen community policing. Residents across affected areas remain calm, and the police have assured the public of enhanced safety.
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