Author: Katama Coprian
Prophet Mbonye, on June 19, changed his name, as per information published in the Uganda Gazette.The leader of Zoe Ministries is now called Allan Elvis Mbonye. He was previously known as Allan Mbonye, with ‘Elvis’ not being a government-recognised name. “By this Deed Poll made this 19th day of June, 2025, I, the undersigned MBONYE ALLAN, a male adult Ugandan resident of Kampala District, formerly known by the name MBONYE ALLAN, do solemnly make this Deed Poll thus,” reads the Gazette. The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has announced that he will meet sons of former presidents, including the Kabaka of…
Testing positive for HIV can be a life-changing moment, yet many people are surprised to learn that one can live for many years without falling seriously ill. In fact, it’s entirely possible to be HIV positive and still appear perfectly healthy, energetic, and symptom-free. This reality, while comforting, also highlights the importance of education and regular health monitoring. One of the key reasons people with HIV may not get sick immediately is the presence of the “clinical latency stage”. This is a period after infection when the virus is present in the body but remains at low levels. During this…
TikTok, the video-sharing social-media app that’s faced a global backlash over its links to China, was fined €345 million ($368 million) in the European Union for alleged lapses in the way it cares for children’s personal data. The Irish Data Protection Commission found TikTok failed to protect minors against unnecessary data processing and didn’t act in a transparent manner, according to a decision made public on Friday. The agency, which oversees the company because it’s EU base is in Dublin, gave TikTok a three-month ultimatum to bring its data processing in line with the bloc’s strict General Data Protection Regulation,…
An entertainer known as Young C embarked on a daring challenge on Wednesday, May 8, by burying himself alive for 24 hours. He later shared his experience in a video after the ordeal.Young C, a Nigerian entertainer, captured the attention of many when he decided to undertake a self-imposed challenge of being buried alive for 24 hours. The Imo State University graduate documented the experience through live footage streamed from the coffin.After completing the challenge, Young C addressed his audience in a new video, revealing that his TikTok account was banned due to the nature of the challenge. Despite the…
Ugandan billionaire and entrepreneur Sudhir Ruparelia has stated that his main motivation for continuing to invest is not to build personal wealth but to create jobs for Ugandans. During an interview on RadioWalla, he explained that job creation has always been the focus of his business strategy. This remains true even after establishing one of the largest private business empires in the country. When asked why he keeps expanding his investments despite his financial success, Sudhir emphasized that generating jobs is his biggest goal. “My main motive is to create jobs. Society out there needs jobs,” he said. His comments…
A football celebration in Kampala turned deadly on Saturday evening after an argument between rival fans reportedly ended in murder following Arsenal’s Premier League title victory. According to police, the incident happened on May 24 at around 6:30 p.m. in Bakuli, a suburb within Kampala Central Division. The deceased, identified only as Denis, was a 34-year-old boda boda rider and a known Arsenal supporter. Police say Denis allegedly got into a heated argument with a man identified as Musiramu, who is said to be a Manchester United fan, as Arsenal supporters across Uganda celebrated the club’s 2025/26 Premier League triumph…
A burial ceremony was thrown into chaos after a priest conducting the service fainted and fell directly into the open grave, landing on top of the coffin in a shocking incident that has since gone viral on social media. The incident, which was captured on video, shows the priest standing at the edge of the grave while holding onto a fellow priest and a mourner beside him as the burial rites were underway. Without warning, he lost his grip and tumbled into the grave before anyone could stop him. A fellow priest reached out in a desperate attempt to catch…
Ugandan business leader Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia recently shared details about his early entrepreneurial journey. He revealed that his first ventures involved trading salt and beer before he built one of East Africa’s largest and most diverse business empires. During a live interview on the Saturday Walla Show at Next Media Park, Ruparelia reflected on the experiences that helped him transition from a small-scale trader to one of Uganda’s leading investors. The interview, which aired on Radio Walla and streamed on AfroMobile, drew significant public interest. Many listeners tuned in to hear his views on entrepreneurship, leadership, and economic development. Ruparelia…
A viral TikTok confession has sparked massive online reactions after a young Nigerian man openly admitted to a shocking situation involving three tenants in his father’s compound.In the video, the man who chose to remain anonymous while speaking to a content creator, revealed that he was romantically involved with the daughters of three different tenants at the same time. According to him, none of the young women knew about the others, and the relationships continued for a while before things took an unexpected turn. He claimed that each of the relationships developed quickly, and before long, all three girls became…
Ugandan entrepreneur and investor Sudhir Ruparelia has encouraged citizens to get ready for the economic opportunities expected as Uganda approaches commercial oil production and anticipates stronger growth in the coming years. During a visit to Next Media on Saturday, where he appeared on the Radio Walla program, Sudhir stated that the country is close to a significant economic shift. He urged individuals and businesses to prepare to take advantage of new opportunities through investment, innovation, and planning. With over four decades of business experience, the billionaire shared insights from his entrepreneurial journey and discussed the principles that have guided his…
