Author: Onion
HIV and AIDS can affect anyone, and in men, the early signs are often subtle. Many people ignore them because they look like ordinary health issues. However, paying attention to these changes in the body can make a big difference in getting help early. One of the most common early signs is constant tiredness. A man may feel drained all the time, even after sleeping well or taking a break. This kind of fatigue is not normal and may point to the body struggling with an underlying infection. Another warning sign is losing weight without trying. If someone starts dropping…
Police in Kagadi District have launched search and rescue operations after a canoe carrying an estimated 35 to 40 passengers went down on River Nguse late on Monday night. The accident happened at around 8:30pm on April 28, 2026, in Kyaleni Village, Pachwa Town Council. So far, only one survivor has been identified: Byaruhanga Tumuhaise, 27, a resident of Kyaleni Village. Albertine Region Police spokesperson SP Julius Hakiiza confirmed that officers responded as soon as the report came in. He said the exact number of people missing could not be confirmed immediately because there was no passenger manifest on the…
The Anti-Corruption court in Kampala has remanded Nwoya district Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Jenaphar Nantume Egunyu to Luzira Maximum Security Prison over alleged abuse of office. Nantume was arrested on Monday by police officers in Nwoya district following an ongoing investigation by the Inspectorate of Government (IG). She appeared chief magistrate Peter Fred Lochomin on Tuesday. Farouk Kayondo, deputy spokesperson of the Inspectorate of Government, said that Nantume was remanded until May 4, 2026. She was remanded along with Fred Kalisa, a farmer from Got Okwara village in Lungulu sub-county. According to the charges levelled by the IG, Nantume is…
A Kampala textile trader has accused Kalungu East Member of Parliament-elect Yusuf Kiruluuta Junior Nkeretanyi of orchestrating the theft of curtain materials worth Shs3.7 billion from his home and business, allegedly with the help of his own wife and close associates. Nkeretanyi, who defeated State Minister Vincent Bamulangaki Ssempijja in the recent elections, has been jointly charged with six others including the complainant’s wife, Shamira Nakachwa, along with Ivan Zziwa, John Tamale, and the trader’s brother-in-law, Hamza Mugumya. The group faces charges of theft and handling stolen property belonging to Hajj Sulaiman Lwabuuka Kasule. The accused appeared before Buganda Road…
A pastor has gone viral online after reportedly instructing members of his congregation to bathe in the rain while using salt as part of a spiritual cleansing exercise. According to reports circulating on social media, the cleric allegedly told worshippers to stand under the rain and wash themselves while holding or applying salt, claiming the act would help remove evil spirits and negative energies. Videos and images linked to the incident have since sparked widespread reactions online, with many users questioning the unusual method and debating religious practices carried out in some worship centres. Some commenters criticized the act as…
A small passenger plane has crashed in South Sudan killing all 14 people on board, the country’s civil aviation authority (SSCAA) has said. Officials have sent a team to the crash site for investigations but initial reports have suggested the aircraft may have come down “due to adverse weather conditions, particularly low visibility”, the SSCAA added in a statement. The plane crashed about 20km (12 miles) south-west of the capital, Juba, on Monday morning. It had taken off from Yei at 09:15 local time ( 07:15 GMT) and the authorities lost contact about 30 minutes into the journey to the…
Nsasiirwe Keinembabazi Karugire, the daughter of Edwin Karugire and Natasha Museveni, on Saturday held her Kuhingira ceremony, formally sealing her engagement in a culturally rich event attended by family and close friends. The ceremony, which also drew the presence of her grandfather, President Yoweri Museveni, marked her official introduction to the family of her fiancé—the son of Lt. Gen. Sam Kavuma—bringing together two prominent Ugandan families ahead of their wedding. Kuhingira, a deeply rooted tradition among the Banyankole and Bakiga, is a ceremonial “giveaway” where the bride’s family formally hands her over to the groom’s side. It is typically one…
CCTV footage has revealed the final moments of 22-year-old Consolata Githinji, who died after falling from the sixth floor of an apartment i In the footage, the victim is seen in the company of a 33-year-old man identified as Tonny Odhiambo. According to the footage, Consolata and Odhiambo arrived at the apartment on Sunday, April 26, at 4:17 AM. Consolata then tries to reach out to a guard who was near the lift lobby, but he slips away. At 4:18 AM, another guard at the apartment helped them to unlock a key box before they entered apartment C601. At 4:32…
Sweet words can make a lady feel valued, seen, and emotionally close to you. But it’s important to be clear about something first—no word can make someone fall in love on its own. Real attraction grows from respect, consistency, honesty, and how you treat her every day. Still, the right words can open emotional warmth and create a strong connection. One simple phrase is, “I appreciate you.” It may sound small, but it shows gratitude, and people rarely hear it sincerely. You can also say, “You matter to me.” This helps her feel important in your life, not just an…
Fertility is one of those things men rarely think about until life forces the conversation. Most people assume it is only a concern for later years or for couples struggling to conceive. But in reality, a man’s fertility is shaped quietly every single day by his habits, choices, and lifestyle. Take the example of a typical young man—let’s call him Brian. He wakes up late, grabs something quick to eat, sits for long hours at work or on his phone, and ends the day tired but wired, scrolling until midnight. Nothing about his routine feels dangerous. Yet, over time, these…