Author: Onion
A 100-year-old woman from Lwengo District has stunned residents after constructing her own grave inside her home compound and announcing plans for a celebration before her death. Dorothy Nantale, a centenarian from Bulasana Village, says the grave is part of a lifelong dream to prepare what she calls her “final home” while she is still alive and energetic enough to oversee the work. In a video shared by Tayari West TV, the elderly woman was seen leaning on a walking stick while supervising the construction project. Despite her age, Nantale appeared active and determined as workers continued digging and building…
A deeply shocking and bizarre incident has left an entire community in a state of disbelief after a man was allegedly caught having a secret sexual affair with the wife of a well-known local witch doctor. What began as a clandestine encounter quickly turned into a very public spectacle that has since taken the internet by storm. According to widespread reports that have gone viral across social media platforms, the two individuals allegedly became physically “stuck together” during the illicit act, making it impossible for them to separate. The extraordinary scene drew a large crowd of curious onlookers who gathered…
Tanzania has once again drawn regional attention following its recent general election and the re-emergence of political focus on the family of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, who was sworn in for another term after a closely watched electoral process marked by controversy and heightened tensions. Among the figures attracting public interest is Wanu Hafidh Ameir, the daughter of President Samia, who is steadily building her own political identity within the ruling party, Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM). Unlike other members of the presidential family who maintain a low public profile, Wanu has been active in politics for nearly two decades, positioning herself…
The Mwanga II Magistrates Court on Thursday heard claims from police digital forensic investigator Enock Kanene that investigators recovered deleted messages and videos from an alleged WhatsApp group connected to the ongoing criminal case involving Pastor Robert Kayanja and several accused persons. Kanene, while testifying before Magistrate Adam Byarugaba, told court that the alleged group involved individuals identified as “MZEE,” “ENOCK 2,” and “Fredo.” He said investigators retrieved conversations and multimedia files believed to be relevant to the case using digital forensic technology. According to the investigator, some of the recovered videos had allegedly been deleted before they were restored…
The Mwanga II Magistrates Court on Thursday heard testimony from police digital forensic investigator Enock Kanene, who told court that investigators recovered deleted messages and videos allegedly connected to Pastor Robert Kayanja and one of the accused persons in the ongoing criminal trial. The session, presided over by Magistrate Adam Byarugaba, began with discussions surrounding accused person Kagolo Martin, who had earlier failed to appear in court. Defense lawyer Hamfrey Tumwesigye explained that his client had been arrested by KCCA enforcement officers during an operation in Kampala, preventing him from attending the previous hearing. State prosecutor Jonathan Muwaganya questioned the…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has officially opened the 10th edition of the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE 2026) at Speke Resort Munyonyo, using the event to promote Uganda’s tourism industry, economic progress, and the country’s ability to manage public health threats. Speaking to tourism stakeholders, investors, and international delegates, Museveni addressed concerns surrounding the recent Ebola outbreak, assuring visitors that the situation remains under control and should not cause panic. The President explained that Ebola spreads mainly through direct physical contact and emphasized that early detection, reporting, and treatment are key in preventing wider transmission. “I saw many people…
Police in Luuka District are investigating the sudden death of a 50-year-old man who collapsed and died during an intimate encounter in a bush area in Bukooma Sub-county, in an incident that has left residents in shock. The deceased has been identified as Simon Kalamu, a resident of Namulanda Village in Namulanda Parish. Reports indicate that the incident happened on the evening of May 18, 2026, at around 9:00pm. According to preliminary information from Busoga North Police, Kalamu met a 40-year-old woman from the same area before the two reportedly moved into a nearby bush where they engaged in sexual…
Former Speaker of Parliament Anita Among is at the center of one of Uganda’s biggest political stories this year after security agencies reportedly raided her homes and took away several luxury vehicles, cash, electronics, and other property during ongoing investigations into alleged corruption and unexplained wealth. The operation, which was carried out by a joint security team, attracted massive public attention after videos of expensive cars being towed from her residences started circulating online. Security personnel were seen heavily deployed around her homes in Nakasero and Kigo as detectives searched the properties for several hours. Among the vehicles reportedly seized…
A family transporting the body of a relative for burial in western Uganda was thrown into distress after their vehicle broke down multiple times along the Kampala-Masaka Highway, triggering a tense scene in which some mourners struck the corpse with sticks. The family was travelling from Nabbingo to Kisoro District to bury Moses Ahimbisibwe, 46, a boda boda rider who had died at Kiruddu National Referral Hospital after battling diabetes and high blood pressure. The journey began on Monday at around 7pm in what appeared to be normal conditions, but the vehicle, a Mitsubishi Fuso Rosa, soon began developing intermittent…
KAMPALA – The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) has announced that the dissemination of the Uganda Harmonised Integrated Survey Report, scheduled for Thursday, May 21, 2026, will no longer be attended physically but will instead be streamed live on television and online platforms. In a public statement issued on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, UBOS said the decision was taken following the Ebola disease outbreak reported in the neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo. According to the statement signed by UBOS Executive Director Dr. Chris N. Mukiza, the report dissemination will be broadcast live on UBC TV, NBS TV, NTV, BBS TV, TV…