Author: Onion

Former Kampala Central Member of Parliament Muhammad Nsereko has claimed that former Speaker of Parliament Anita Among is facing serious health challenges, alleging that she is suffering from blood clots in her legs. Speaking during a live TikTok session, Nsereko said the condition had reportedly caused significant swelling in both of Among’s legs, making movement difficult. He did not provide evidence to support the claims, and Among had not publicly commented on the allegations at the time of publication. Nsereko’s remarks come amid continued scrutiny surrounding Among following reports that she was placed under house restrictions at her Nakasero residence…

Police in Kasangati have arrested a bodaboda rider suspected of repeatedly defiling his 13-year-old stepdaughter, leaving her pregnant. The suspect, Ronald Mayanja, is a motorcycle taxi operator who lives in Lutete village, Nangabo parish, within Kasangati town council in Wakiso district. Kampala Metropolitan Police spokeswoman Racheal Kawala told reporters that Mayanja allegedly abused the girl over a period of months before sending her away after she fell pregnant. The girl had been living with Mayanja since she was six years old, following the death of her mother. He took her in as her stepfather and was her primary caregiver. “It…

ENTEBBE – Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) enforcement officers have seized 448 mobile phones valued at more than US$76,704 in a series of operations targeting smuggling and tax evasion at Entebbe International Airport. According to URA Assistant Commissioner for Public and Corporate Affairs, Robert Kalumba, the seizures reflect a growing trend in which traffickers are increasingly attempting to bring mobile phones into the country illegally to avoid paying taxes. One of the operations uncovered an alleged insider scheme involving a terminal cleaner at the airport. Investigators say the cleaner was recruited to help smugglers bypass normal security procedures by receiving high-value…

KAMPALA – The Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) has deregistered 37,702 companies from the national register after they failed to apply for restoration following their earlier removal for non-compliance with annual return filing requirements. According to a public notice issued by the Registrar of Companies on June 18, 2026, the affected entities had previously been struck off the register after failing to file annual returns for five consecutive years, as required under the Companies Act. URSB said the companies were initially removed through public notices published in July and August 2023. Those affected were given an opportunity to apply for…

What once sparked outrage, disbelief, and endless public debate has evolved into one of Kenya’s most extraordinary stories of love, reconciliation, and second chances. Years after a controversial wife swap between two men from Busia County made national headlines, the couples at the center of the storm say they have no regrets. Instead, they describe their decision as the turning point that transformed their lives for the better. The story involves Christopher Wabwire of Siroba Village in Matayos Constituency and Kevin Barasa of Namuchula Village in Butula Constituency. At the height of the controversy, persistent rumours linking each man to…

A disturbing incident has been reported in Nwoya District, where a young woman is said to have experienced a mental breakdown after allegedly refusing to marry a man who had financed her university education. According to local reports, the man had sponsored her academic journey with the expectation that the two would eventually marry. The disagreement between the pair reportedly escalated, leading to tensions that have now drawn widespread public attention. The incident has reignited broader discussions on the dynamics of relationships, financial dependency, emotional pressure, and the expectations placed on young women navigating education and personal autonomy.

Police in Nigeria have arrested a man in his early 30s following the sudden death of a married woman during a private encounter at a guest house. According to reports, the man and the woman had checked into the facility for a consensual meeting. However, the situation reportedly took a tragic turn when the woman became unresponsive while the two were together. Sources say the woman died at the scene, prompting panic and immediate concern from those at the guest house. Management of the premises alerted authorities, who responded promptly and took control of the situation. The man was arrested…

For many people, taking a phone to the toilet has become second nature. Whether it is scrolling through social media, replying to messages, watching videos, or catching up on the news, smartphones often accompany us everywhere, including the bathroom. While the habit may seem harmless, health experts warn that using your phone on the toilet can have unexpected consequences for both your health and hygiene. Recent studies and medical professionals have highlighted several reasons why it may be time to leave your phone outside the bathroom door. 1. Your Phone Becomes a Breeding Ground for Germs Bathrooms contain millions of…

A Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) officer has been awarded Shs100 million in damages after the High Court found that a colleague defamed him by sharing unverified allegations in a senior management WhatsApp group. In a ruling delivered on June 17, 2026, Justice Isaac Bonny Teko ordered James Abola, who was serving as Assistant Commissioner for Staff Compliance, to compensate Nicholas Jjengo, a tax auditor, for defamatory statements circulated on the URA Senior Management WhatsApp forum. The case stemmed from messages posted by Abola on September 18, 2022, in which Jjengo was identified by name and linked to a shooting incident.…

The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) Customs Enforcement team in Mpondwe has seized more than 70 cartons of illegal skin-lightening cosmetic products during a major operation in Kabilizi Town, Kyondo Sub-county, Bukonjo West. The three-day enforcement exercise was launched following intelligence reports that smugglers were exploiting the porous border areas to move unregulated products into the country. According to URA, investigations revealed that the cosmetics were being transported to a suspected storage and consolidation facility in Kabilizi Town. The location was allegedly being used as a temporary holding point before the products were distributed to different markets across the region. During…