Author: Katama Coprian
In the tight alleyways of Kamwokya, where everyday survival depends as much on determination as it does on limited resources, the Christmas season this year carried a subdued but powerful message of reflection and fresh beginnings. Rather than marking the season with ceremony, the Ruparelia family, through the Ruparelia Foundation, chose meaningful action. Their engagement was presented not as a one-time act of generosity, but as a continuation of principles long associated with the late Rajiv Ruparelia. The initiative placed emphasis beyond festive donations. Central to the effort was a sanitation project aimed at tackling one of Kamwokya’s long-standing struggles…
Business magnate Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia has officially launched an upscale Pool Pavilion at Speke Resort Munyonyo, reinforcing the lakeside venue’s status as Uganda’s top festive-season retreat. The lavish multi-million-shilling addition upgrades the resort’s iconic Olympic-sized pool Kampala’s sole such facility since 2000 into an exclusive leisure space. It now includes shaded cabanas, infinity-edge waterfalls, premium loungers, and dedicated cocktail service, all offering panoramic views of Lake Victoria. Chairman of the Ruparelia Group, Dr. Sudhir, framed the pavilion as the evolution of a vision that started more than twenty years ago. “Munyonyo was once a quiet village. Our humble family retreat,…
With the help of cheating spell, a dramatic and shocking incident has rocked Nansana after a well-known businesswoman was caught in the act with her own campaigning manager. The two were exposed with the help of a powerful cheating spell cast by the renowned leaving the entire community in disbelief. According to sources, the woman’s husband had long suspected that something was amiss in his marriage. His wife’s behavior had changed since she started campaigning, and despite his efforts to confront her, she always denied any wrongdoing. Frustrated and desperate to uncover the truth, he sought the services of who…
In an unbelievable twist of fate, a local prostitute has sworn off ever engaging with married men again after a bizarre and agonizing experience that left her screaming in pain. The woman, who requested to remain anonymous, revealed that her nightmare began after a short-lived affair with a married man. According to her, it was supposed to be a simple arrangement — a quick transaction in exchange for money. However, the encounter took a shocking turn when she began to feel an intense burning sensation in her private parts shortly afterward. “I have never felt anything like it in my…
A disturbing incident has been reported in Nwoya District, where a young woman is said to have experienced a mental breakdown after allegedly refusing to marry a man who had financed her university education. According to local reports, the man had sponsored her academic journey with the expectation that the two would eventually marry. The disagreement between the pair reportedly escalated, leading to tensions that have now drawn widespread public attention. The incident has reignited broader discussions on the dynamics of relationships, financial dependency, emotional pressure, and the expectations placed on young women navigating education and personal autonomy.
Mbarara, Uganda – Police in Mbarara City have arrested 27-year-old boda boda rider Richard Agumaniiwe for allegedly attempting to murder a senior police officer during President Museveni’s campaign visit. The incident occurred on Monday around 4:00 PM at the Kikona–Ruti Town Road junction along the Mbarara–Kabale Road. SP Ocaya Kennedy, Officer in Charge of Mbarara City South Division, was managing traffic to allow the President’s motorcade to pass from Rwampara District to Mbarara City for the second rally of the day. According to police reports, SP Ocaya instructed Agumaniiwe, who was riding a Yamaha motorcycle registered UAC 177Z, to move…
Dr. Echezona Obiagbaosogu, a former Catholic priest who served for 17 years, has formally announced his resignation from the priesthood to fully embrace African traditional religion. Obiagbaosogu, who lectures in African Traditional Religion at Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka, revealed his decision shortly after defending his PhD dissertation titled “Rainmaking and Control in Igbo African Medicine.” He said his transition from Catholicism to indigenous spirituality was inspired by years of fascination with ancestral practices, especially the traditional art of rainmaking. A Return to Ancestral Wisdom Speaking about his spiritual journey, Obiagbaosogu explained that Africa holds deep cultural and spiritual resources that were…
Police in Mukono are investigating a disturbing case involving a 40-year-old man who died after weeks of prayer-based treatment and was later kept inside a house for several days as relatives and a pastor attempted to pray him back to life. The deceased, Asse Ssegawa, lived in Butinindi in Terere Parish, Ntenjeru–Kisoga Town Council. According to Kampala Metropolitan Police Deputy Spokesperson ASP Luke Owoyesigyire, the man fell ill roughly three weeks earlier, but his family instead turned to continuous prayer sessions led by a local pastor, Margret Nelima, popularly known as Nabbi. Police say the pastor instructed the family not…
Africa’s architectural scene is being rapidly reshaped by a construction boom that is dramatically transforming the continent’s skylines. The dominance in super-tall structures, once held by South Africa, is shifting, with the new center of architectural gravity moving to North and East Africa. Countries like Egypt, Algeria, Morocco, and Ethiopia are now entering the race, pushing previously established landmarks down the continental rankings. By 2025, Africa’s skylines are truly reaching for the clouds. The continent is now home to a mix of iconic towers and ambitious new projects that are changing how cities look and feel. These structures are more…
Former intelligence chief Gen. David Sejusa has criticised a viral photo of a National Unity Platform (NUP) supporter in Luwero who posed like a sniper during Bobi Wine’s campaign rally, using a gun-shaped object made from yam fibres. The image has stirred wide debate on social media. Gen. Sejusa dismissed the act as reckless, warning that any behaviour resembling armed action, even with improvised objects, can easily be misunderstood. “This is absolutely irresponsible,” he said. “Mimicking armed soldiers aiming guns, whether using toys, bamboo or banana fibres, is very dangerous. Politics is serious business. Don’t turn it into a game.”…
