Author: Onion
The government is negotiating with English Premier League clubs to feature the #VisitUganda brand on team jerseys as part of efforts to market the country to a global audience. State Minister for Tourism, Hon. Susan Nakawuki Nsambu, revealed the development, saying discussions are ongoing with several Premier League teams. “We are negotiating with Premier League teams to have #VisitUganda on their jerseys,” Nakawuki said. If successful, the initiative would place Uganda’s tourism brand before millions of football fans worldwide through one of the most watched sports leagues globally. The move mirrors similar tourism marketing partnerships pursued by other countries, including…
A Ugandan man has demanded a refund of nearly Shs20 million from his former girlfriend after their relationship came to an end. Speaking in an interview with Onion, the man said he spent millions of shillings on his then-girlfriend during the course of their relationship and now wants to recover part of the money following their separation. According to him, the most expensive item he purchased for his former partner was a vehicle valued at approximately Shs15 million. He also claimed to have bought her a Google Pixel smartphone worth about Shs3 million. The man said the two items account…
Social media has been flooded with reactions after a viral incident involving a man who allegedly caught his wife with another man inside her shop. According to reports circulating online, the husband reportedly discovered the pair together and locked them inside the shop before driving away, leaving the situation to unfold publicly. The incident quickly spread across social media platforms, drawing widespread attention and heated debate. As the story gained traction, users across different platforms shared mixed reactions ranging from shock and humour to criticism and sympathy. Many users focused on the dramatic nature of the confrontation and the public…
Grief has engulfed the Uganda Christian University (UCU) community following the death of fourth-year law student Ryan Kubahika, whose family says a postmortem examination revealed blood clots around his heart and lungs. The 22-year-old student died on the evening of May 29 after suddenly developing breathing difficulties while spending time with friends near campus. According to family members, medical findings indicated that Kubahika suffered from a lack of oxygen, a congested brain, and blood clots that had formed around vital organs. The revelations were made during a requiem service attended by relatives, friends, students, and university staff. Friends who were…
The government has announced that medical interns will no longer receive monthly allowances starting August 2026, following a major reform that integrates internship training into university medical degree programs. Under the new arrangement, medical students will complete their internship before graduation, extending the duration of training to six years. The policy was approved by Cabinet in 2024 and jointly developed by the Ministries of Health and Education. According to health officials, the reform is intended to strengthen medical training by ensuring students complete both academic and practical requirements before qualifying as doctors. Authorities say the previous system allowed students to…
Veteran Ugandan dancehall artist David Sifaayo, popularly known as Master Parrot, has reportedly died following a tragic road accident along the Kampala Northern Bypass. According to eyewitness accounts and preliminary police reports, the accident happened on Monday evening in the Masanafu area. Reports indicate that the singer was attempting to cross the busy highway when he was knocked by a speeding motorcycle. He is said to have sustained critical injuries and died at the scene before medical assistance could arrive. His body was later taken to Mulago City Mortuary pending a postmortem examination. Master Parrot rose to fame in the…
The High Court in Kampala has dismissed an application challenging the National Resistance Movement (NRM)’s nomination process for candidates seeking election to the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA), ruling that the matter was not amenable to judicial review and awarding costs against the applicant. In the ruling delivered on May 29, 2026, by Justice Bernard Namanya, the court upheld a preliminary objection raised by the respondents. The NRM and the Chairman of the NRM Electoral Commission, Dr. Tanga Odoi, were represented by counsel Sebuufu Usaama of K&K Advocates, who successfully argued that the applicant had failed to exhaust the party’s…
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has unveiled a massive flagpole at its new headquarters complex in Mbuya, a structure military officials say is the tallest of its kind in Sub-Saharan Africa. The towering mast has been installed at the new Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs headquarters, a major infrastructure project that is steadily approaching completion. Images and videos shared by the military show the giant structure rising prominently above Kampala, making it one of the most noticeable features of the new complex. According to UPDF officials, the flagpole will soon carry what they describe as one of the…
Students at Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) have been left in shock following the sudden death of one of their colleagues, who was found dead in his hostel room. The deceased student had reportedly failed to attend an examination, raising concern among classmates who were unable to reach him. As hours passed without any communication, friends and fellow students decided to check on him at his place of residence. Their fears were confirmed when they discovered his lifeless body inside the hostel room. The tragic discovery quickly spread across the university community, triggering grief and disbelief among students…
Betting and gaming companies in Uganda withheld at least Shs 2.6 billion in winnings owed to players during the current financial year, according to the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB). The regulator revealed that 125 gamblers filed complaints after operators allegedly failed to pay out their winnings. The affected players turned to the board seeking intervention to recover money they believed they had legitimately won through licensed gaming platforms. NLGRB Chief Executive Officer Denis Ngabirano said the regulator has so far resolved 112 of the 125 complaints, helping players recover their winnings after investigations verified their claims. He…