Author: Katama Coprian
The football world is mourning the death of Roger Menama Lukaku, a former Zaire international striker and father of Belgian stars Romelu and Jordan Lukaku. He passed away on Sunday in his hometown of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo at the age of 58. His son, Napoli forward Romelu Lukaku, confirmed the news with an emotional tribute on social media early Monday. In his message, Romelu thanked his father for teaching him everything he knew and said life would never be the same without him. He described the pain of the loss but added that he was trusting…
Android phones are lauded for being feature-rich and highly customizable. However, most of them have a lot of baked-in features that are enabled by default. This is often done to offer a smooth and consistent experience for the average user, but it doesn’t provide the best value. Thankfully, you can configure these features per your requirements to get the most out of your device. From unlocking your phone faster to accessing missed notifications and making your screen easier to read, your Android phone offers plenty of customization options that everyone can use with a bit of work. While the exact…
A police driver identified as Sgt/Driver Christopher Opio has been arrested for misusing a police van. Opio was captured on a video that went viral today, transporting passengers to Kampala, an act that is against the new Presidential guidelines and Ministry of Health SOPs intended to stop the spread of COVID-19. According to a Press Release issued on the Police website, Opio is charged with scandalous behaviour, which attracts a dismissal, disobedience of lawful orders and acting negligently in a manner likely to spread the virus. “As the police, we strongly condemn the actions of our driver, which serves to…
Police in Rukiga District have arrested a radio presenter after he was found carrying a toy pistol.The suspect is 27-year-old Daglas Natukunda, a presenter at Rukiga FM and a resident of Nyangorogoro Village in Rwamucucu Subcounty. He was arrested on Saturday afternoon, September 27, 2025, at Kyerero Village in Bukinda Subcounty. Police said he had the toy pistol tucked in his waistband at the time of his arrest. According to the Kigezi Regional Police Spokesperson, Elly Maate, the operation was carried out by the District Police Commander, SP Moses Karakire Musinguzi, and his team after they received intelligence that a…
Grief engulfed Simuli village in Butula constituency on Wednesday, September 24, after a Form Three student from Simuli Secondary School died in a road accident.The student, identified as Musomi, was hit by a speeding vehicle near Mushitonye while returning to school. He had earlier been sent home over school-related issues and was on his way back when the accident occurred. According to witnesses, the vehicle struck him, causing severe injuries that killed him instantly. His mother told reporters that her son’s last words before leaving home were: “Mum, let me rush back to school.” She said she never imagined those…
Police are pursuing a suspect accused of killing his cousin during a heated row over a football match between Manchester United and Chelsea on Saturday, September 20, 2025, in Gitwamba village. The victim has been identified as Stephen Njoroge, while the suspect is his cousin, James Mbugua. According to family members, the two were watching the English Premier League clash together when a disagreement spiraled out of control. Witnesses say James allegedly drew a knife and stabbed Stephen, leaving him mortally wounded. Relatives expressed disbelief, describing the cousins as inseparable and often seen enjoying football together. “They never had any…
Kampala, Uganda – Controversial musician Patrick Mulwana, better known by his stage name Alien Skin, has once again found himself entangled in scandal—this time over allegations of murder following the death of his crew member, Wilfred Namuwaya. According to police, the 27-year-old was attacked on September 20, 2025, in Ndeeba, allegedly on the singer’s orders after he decided to quit the Fangone Forest music crew. Authorities claim a close associate, identified as Musomali, abducted Namuwaya from his residence to “discipline” him for leaving without permission. Namuwaya was later abandoned in Mpomba Zone, where a good Samaritan rushed him to Mulago…
A 39-year-old hospital cleaner has been arrested in Mpumalanga province after being found with a bag full of human placentas, police have confirmed.The suspect, Rose Mnisi, who works in the maternity ward of a local hospital, was allegedly seeking buyers for the human tissue when she was intercepted by security officers acting on a tip-off. “Upon being approached by police, the woman was caught with human tissues. The woman confirmed that she is a cleaner in the maternity ward,” police said in a statement.Mnisi was arrested while hitchhiking toward Nelspruit and was carrying several placentas in a plastic bag. The body…
Chaos was witnessed at the Malenya border crossing on the outskirts of Busia town, after a pastor was arrested while attempting to cross into Uganda with a live cobra allegedly intended for spiritual cleansing. According to reports by local police, Fanish Ramsey Maloba, a pastor who runs a church ministry at the Matayos trading center, was arrested at around 6 p.m. while attempting to cross the Kenya-Uganda border carrying the cobra in a large bag.The police who were on patrol upon inspecting his luggage, were shocked to discover a large black and brown cobra. Eyewitnesses narrated how the officers nearly…
A 48-year-old trailer driver was killed by unknown assailants along the Kabale–Mbarara highway in Rukiga district, western Uganda, who also stole 50 bags of rice.The deceased was identified as Bernard Katabazi, a resident of Rubirizi district. The attack occurred on Friday night at approximately 8:00 p.m. at Habufureeka trading centre, a location that separates Rukiga and Kabale districts. Katabazi was driving a trailer loaded with 35 tonnes of rice from Rwanda, destined for the Mpondwe border with the Democratic Republic of Congo. According to police, the assailants intercepted the truck, broke into it, and loaded 50 bags of rice into…
