Author: Vensor Muhumuza
Police in Kampala have recovered four bodies from Nakivubo Channel following heavy rainfall that caused severe flooding across the city on Friday morning. According to Luke Owoyesigyire, the Deputy Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson, the deceased are believed to have been among the homeless men who often slept along the drainage channel. “We have retrieved four bodies from Nakivubo Channel. We suspect that these were the boys who usually sleep in the area. Investigations are ongoing to establish their identities and the exact cause of death. The bodies have been taken to the City Mortuary,” Owoyesigyire said. The morning downpour left…
Boiled eggs are one of the most nutrient-dense and affordable foods you can include in your diet. They are packed with high-quality protein, vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats, all wrapped in a simple shell. If you make a habit of eating boiled eggs every morning for an entire month, your body will thank you in many remarkable ways. Here’s what you can expect: 1. Increased Muscle Strength and Energy Eggs are a complete protein source, meaning they contain all nine essential amino acids needed for muscle repair and growth. If you’re someone who exercises or simply wants to stay strong…
Chili peppers, commonly referred to as “pilipili” in Swahili-speaking regions, are more than just a spice that adds heat and flavor to meals. They are packed with nutrients and bioactive compounds, particularly capsaicin, which offers numerous health benefits and therapeutic properties. While many are aware of their culinary uses, the medicinal benefits of chili peppers remain lesser-known. Here are some diseases and health conditions that chili peppers can help cure or alleviate: 1. Pain Relief (Arthritis and Neuropathy) Capsaicin, the active component in chili peppers, is widely known for its pain-relieving properties. When applied topically as a cream, capsaicin helps…
The densely populated capital of the South Kivu region fell at the beginning of 2025 to the M23, whose resurgence has poured hot oil on the flames of the mineral-rich Congolese east’s three decades of conflict. Bukavu is famous for its quintessential wooden houses built into cliff faces, often without regard for health and safety regulations in the haphazard city sprawl. The fire, which raged overnight Sunday to Monday, ignited in the Mosala neighbourhood of M23-run Bukavu’s Kadutu commune, with a string of buildings going up in smoke, local sources said. Fourteen victims had been identified on Monday, including one…
A shocking controversy has emerged in Kampala after the death of 25-year-old Caroline Nalubwama, who reportedly died at the home of city businessman Brian Kirumira, popularly known as Brian White. Initial reports indicated that Nalubwama had died from severe fire burns. However, her family has since come forward with disturbing new claims, alleging that her death was the result of a ritual sacrifice rather than an accident. According to her father, Nalubwama’s body showed no signs of burn injuries. Instead, he claims that his daughter’s tongue had been removed, a detail he says points to foul play. “My daughter did…
A high-ranking Catholic bishop in Peru has resigned following shocking allegations that he maintained secret romantic relationships with 17 women, including a nun and a lawyer, in one of the most scandalous cases to hit the Catholic Church in recent years. The bishop, identified as Ciro Quispe López, tendered his resignation to the Vatican after a church investigation reportedly uncovered evidence of multiple affairs, explicit photos, and inappropriate communications with several women under his pastoral care. According to reports, the scandal began when the bishop accidentally sent intimate photos and videos intended for one of his mistresses to his cleaning…
Africa is home to 54 nations, ranging from global giants like Nigeria to tiny island states with fewer people than a single Kampala suburb. While Africa’s population surpassed 1.4 billion in 2025, a few nations remain sparsely populated — often due to geography, limited land area, or island isolation. Here are the 10 smallest African countries by population in 2025, based on the latest UN and World Bank estimates. 1. Seychelles – Population: ~107,000 Seychelles is Africa’s smallest country by both area and population. Located in the Indian Ocean, this island nation thrives on tourism, fishing, and offshore banking. Despite…
Makerere University has been thrown into mourning following the death of one of its promising students, who lost his life in a tragic road accident at Bwaise Roundabout in Kampala on Tuesday evening. The deceased, identified as Muhammad Isa Ssengozi, was a second-year Cytotechnology student at the university’s College of Health Sciences. He reportedly sustained critical injuries after a commuter taxi collided with the boda boda motorcycle he was riding on. Despite being rushed to Mulago National Referral Hospital, doctors pronounced him dead shortly after arrival. University leaders described Ssengozi as a bright and committed student who showed exceptional passion…
If a wife begins sleeping with another man, there can be a wide array of emotional, psychological, and relational consequences for her and her partner. The dynamics in a marriage can shift significantly when infidelity occurs, and these shifts can vary depending on the underlying causes, the nature of the relationship, and the emotional states involved. Firstly, emotional distancing is often one of the most immediate changes that occurs when one partner begins an affair. Infidelity can lead to a sense of emotional detachment from the spouse. The wife may begin to withhold affection, attention, and intimacy from her husband,…
Uganda and Kenya have jointly approved the feasibility study for the proposed multinational expressway that will link the two countries via the Northern Corridor, paving the way for one of East Africa’s most ambitious transport infrastructure projects. The announcement was made during a Market Sounding Conference held in Kampala, where government officials, financiers and private‐sector leaders endorsed the nearly 200-kilometre expressway as a regional priority. The project is supported by the African Development Bank (AfDB) and implemented under the East African Community (EAC) framework, with grant financing through the NEPAD Infrastructure Project Preparation Facility (NEPAD-IPPF). On the Ugandan side, a…