Author: Katama Coprian
In a rare turn of events, a thief has shocked residents by returning stolen property belonging to a Makerere University graduate, sparking mixed reactions across social media. The incident occurred in Kampala when the recent graduate, identified only as Brian, reported that his laptop, academic documents, and other personal belongings had been stolen from his rented room earlier this week. The theft was especially devastating because the items included his degree certificate and transcripts — vital for his job search. According to Brian, just two days after the incident, he was stunned to find all his stolen items neatly placed…
Lady has finally spoken out after a viral courtroom video showed her being sued by a man identified as Emmanuel, who accused her of collecting transport fare but failing to show up. Speaking in her defense, the lady revealed that she had never met Emmanuel in person and only knew him through online conversations. According to her, Emmanuel insisted she travel from Asaba to Abuja to meet him, a demand she continuously refused. “Before Emmanuel sent that money to me for transportation, I told him he should come over to my city. He said no, that he cannot visit a…
A man with suspected mental health issues has allegedly killed an unidentified person in Aputuogya, Ashanti Region, with the suspect now arrested and appearing in court… Mentally challenged man butchers stranger, attempts to hide body in gutter A man believed to have mental health problems has allegedly killed an unknown person at Aputuogya in the Bosomtwe District of Ghana’s Ashanti Region, causing fear and shock amongst local residents. The mentally unstable is said to have butchered the stranger and tried hiding the dead body in a gutter. The victim, whose name has not yet been confirmed, was reportedly attacked by…
Woman stabs her husband’s girlfriend to death after catching them on matrimonial bedA 34-year-old woman has been arrested in Zimbabwe for stabbing to death her husband’s girlfriend after she caught the two pants down in her matrimonial home. The incident which occurred in Gweru’s Mkoba Village 14, on Saturday night, February 10, 2024, has left the Mkoba community in shock. The suspect, Stacy Thokozani Mkhandla was away for an all-night church prayer when she reportedly got a tip-off from neighbours that her husband had brought into their house a girlfriend. The woman, Thokozani Mkhandla reportedly left home at around 7…
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…
