Author: Onion
Seven churchgoers are dead after a speeding car lost control and ploughed into them along the Mbarara-Bushenyi highway in Kabwohe on Saturday morning. The crash happened at around 6:30 a.m. as the group walked home from an overnight prayer service. The victims have been identified as Dinavance Komugisha, 47, Jane Rosa Kobusigye, 69, Precious Ampereza, 12, Editor Komugisha, 40, Harriet Asiimwe, 57, and Grace Namara, 27, all female. Two others, Bruno Bimanyamukama, 16, and Vicky Amanya, 13, survived with injuries and are currently receiving emergency treatment at ICOBI Hospital. The group had attended an overnight prayer service at St. Rose…
Seven people have died and two others seriously hurt in a road crash that happened Saturday morning in Sheema Municipality. The accident took place around 6:30 a.m. at Rushara in Kabwohe, along the Mbarara-Bushenyi Highway. A black Toyota Fielder, registration number UA 702DL, was heading from Bushenyi toward Mbarara when it crashed. Acting Greater Bushenyi Region Police spokesperson SP Apollo Tayebwa confirmed that all seven people in the vehicle died at the scene. The two survivors were rushed to ICOBI Hospital for treatment. “Seven people lost their lives in the accident, and two survivors were rushed to ICOBI Hospital for…
A Kenyan Catholic congregation has reportedly dismissed its member weeks after she made a controversial post on Facebook. Reverend Sister Shako Annastasia previously called out priests against preying on reverend sisters or using them as their wives. In the long post, which went viral, Annastacia narrated the struggles and mistreatment of religious sisters in the Church. She confronted the harmful assumptions that they are subservient to priests or serve as their companions in ways that compromise their dignity. “Religious sisters are not priests’ wives or bedmates. Religious sisters are not ornaments in habits. We are not commodities for priests to…
Some relationships drain your energy, waste your time, and disrupt your peace. Understanding the types of women to avoid can protect you from emotional stress and unhealthy dynamics. While no one is perfect, certain behaviours make long-term stability difficult. Here are five types of women men should avoid dating. The first type is the overly controlling woman. She wants to dictate how you dress, where you go, and who you spend time with. Her need for control often comes from insecurity, and it can slowly take away your independence. A healthy relationship requires freedom, trust, and mutual respect. The second…
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.
In relationships, people often think cheating is the worst thing that can happen. And yes, it hurts deeply. But many women will tell you something more complicated: sometimes it’s not one big betrayal that breaks them. It’s the small, repeated emotional wounds that slowly drain the love out of a relationship. One of the hardest things is emotional loneliness. A woman can be sitting right next to someone she loves and still feel completely alone. When conversations lose depth and she feels unheard, it creates a silence that is heavier than distance. Then there is dishonesty, even in small doses.…
The country has been thrown into a frenzy after a senior government minister made a jaw-dropping declaration that has quickly gone viral across East Africa. Speaking during a public event over the weekend, the outspoken minister stunned the audience when he boldly announced that he was willing to pay 1 billion Ugandan shillings to any man who would marry his daughter. The unexpected statement, delivered with complete seriousness, instantly drew gasps, laughter, and confusion from those in attendance. Within hours, clips of the moment had flooded social media, sparking intense debate, curiosity, and speculation about the motive behind such an…
Trust is the foundation of any healthy relationship. Without it, things can fall apart quickly, and few betrayals cut as deep as infidelity. While people sometimes make mistakes for complicated reasons, some individuals fall into patterns of repeated cheating. If something feels off in your marriage, here are 15 signs worth paying attention to. 1. She’s Become Secretive With Her Phone If she’s constantly on her phone but shuts it off the moment you walk in, changes passwords without telling you, or gets irritated when you so much as glance at her screen, something may be going on behind the…
According to Healthline, the following recommendations can help lower the risk of prostate enlargement (also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH) in men as they age. Maintain a healthy weight because BPH risk has been connected to obesity. Maintain a healthy weight by engaging in regular exercise and eating a balanced diet. Consume a diet high in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins to maintain prostate health. Include foods that are good for your prostate, like tomatoes, cruciferous vegetables (like broccoli and cauliflower), and omega-3-rich fish (like salmon and mackerel). Limit your intake of alcohol and caffeine because…
Judges, lawyers and court officials paused the murder trial of Christopher Okello Onyum on Thursday morning to pray for the rain to stop, after a heavy downpour disrupted proceedings at the Ggaba Community Church grounds where the High Court session is being held. Video footage shared by Galaxy FM Uganda shows the judicial team standing outdoors in pouring rain and strong winds, praying aloud together before resuming the hearing. The clip spread rapidly on social media, drawing reactions ranging from amusement to serious debate about the role of religion in Uganda’s justice system. Okello Onyum, a 39-year-old dual Ugandan-American citizen,…