Author: Onion
Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defence Forces and son of President Yoweri Museveni, has proposed a sweeping urban renewal plan for Kampala’s slums, saying the government should build decent housing and proper infrastructure for residents using money recovered from corrupt officials. In a series of posts on X on Sunday, Muhoozi named some of Kampala’s most congested and historically neglected neighbourhoods as priority areas, including Katanga, Kikoni, Kimumbasa, Mulago, Bwaise, Katwe, Kikuba Mutwe, Naguru and Kasokoso. “Kampala’s slums need an urban renewal plan. We can build decent housing and infrastructure for bonafide inhabitants of the capital city. We would…
Village leaders in Jinja District have mediated a peaceful separation between two men who were sharing a woman and a one-bedroom house in Kagoma-Makota village, Kagoma Town Council, after an arrangement that left the entire community talking. At the centre of it all is 46-year-old Judith Babirye, who had moved on with Steven Orwenyi after believing her former lover, Isaac Omoding, had died. Ten months later, Omoding walked back into the village alive and moved straight back into Babirye’s house. Rather than choose between the two men, Babirye called them both together and proposed they all live under the same…
The American dream has turned into a nightmare for Phantom 256, a Uganda-based TikToker who relocated to the United States with hopes of a better life, only to find himself sleeping in his car after failing to keep up with monthly bills. The content creator, who grew a following on TikTok partly by documenting his life in America, has now become the talk of Ugandan social media after news broke that he can no longer afford rent and has been living out of his vehicle. Sources say his monthly expenses, which included rent, utilities and basic upkeep, grew faster than…
A 25-year-old man from the Gusii community has been arrested by police in Kibera, Nairobi, after he was found allegedly selling human flesh to unsuspecting residents in the area, passing it off as beef. The suspect was apprehended by officers attached to the Kibera Police Station following a tip-off from members of the public who had grown suspicious of the man’s meat-vending activities in the densely populated informal settlement. Upon investigation, police confirmed that the flesh being sold was not animal meat but rather that of a woman whose body had allegedly been killed and dismembered. The discovery sent shockwaves…
A Makerere University student has been found dead in her room, according to student leaders. The deceased has been identified as Francisca Amongin, a second-year student at the university’s College of Education and External Studies (CEES), where she was pursuing a Bachelor of Science with Education degree, majoring in Mathematics and Economics. Her body was discovered in her room on Saturday morning and was taken to Mulago mortuary for a postmortem examination. Guild Minister for Students’ Affairs Owen Nasasira said Amongin had been living near Full Makerere Gospel Church and originally came from Ibuje in Apac District. He noted that…
As Uganda waits for the formation of a new cabinet, political temperatures are rising across the country as citizens speculate on who President Yoweri Museveni will entrust with leadership positions in the next government. The appointing authority is expected to balance regional interests, reward loyalty, and strengthen political stability across the nation. In the Rwenzori region, especially Kasese and Bundibugyo districts, attention has shifted toward whether the President will retain experienced leaders or introduce a new generation of influential political figures who command strong grassroots support. In Kasese district, several names continue to dominate political discussions. Veteran politician Crispus Kiyonga,…
A Ugandan man has been sentenced to death after being found guilty of murdering four toddlers at a daycare centre in what the presiding judge described as an unprecedented crime in the country. Justice Alice Komuhangi Khaukha handed down the sentence against 38-year-old Christopher Okello Onyum on Thursday, telling him directly: “I hereby sentence you to suffer death for the murder of Gideon Eteku, Keisha Agenorwoth Otim, Ignatius Sseruyange and Ryan Odeke,” referring to the four counts against him. The judge said the prosecution had proved beyond reasonable doubt that Okello carried out the killings. Okello has 14 days to…
Uganda has announced plans to build up to 20 international airports across the country, but the reality on the ground is more nuanced. Some projects are nearly done, others are actively under construction, and several remain at the planning or announcement stage. Here is what is actually happening as of 2026. Kabalega International Airport, Hoima: Nearly complete This is the most concrete project of them all. Works at Kabalega International Airport reached 97 percent completion following a UCAA Board inspection in February 2026, with the remaining works expected to be finished by March 2026. As of January 2026, construction is…
If you are looking to cut costs without leaving the country, location matters more than most people think. Across Uganda, there are towns and municipalities where land is affordable, rent is low, and the cost of living stays manageable. Most of them sit in the eastern and northern regions, though a handful of commuter towns near Kampala also offer good value for those who need to stay within reach of the capital. Here is a look at where your money goes furthest. 1. Bugiri tops the list as arguably the least expensive town in the country. Prime land plots are…
A newly married man is seeking answers and compensation after his marriage collapsed just seven days after the wedding, following a series of shocking revelations and disputes. Elijah Fundi had entered the union with high hopes, believing he had found a compatible partner in Violet. According to his account, their relationship was grounded in shared Christian values. The couple reportedly fasted and prayed together before deciding to marry, convinced their union had divine approval. However, cracks began to emerge even before the wedding. Elijah claimed that Violet withheld important details about her past, including a previous marriage. Despite this, he…