Author: KATAMA COPRIAN
KATAMA COPRIAN
Katama Coprian is a journalist and author at Impalaa Updates, specializing in business, politics, and breaking news. Known for his clear reporting and eye for detail, he keeps readers updated on the stories shaping Uganda today. He is based in Kampala.
Residents in Kampala were left talking after a man reportedly woke up married following a wild night out, only for a woman to arrive later carrying photos as proof. The unusual story quickly spread through places like Kabalagala, Kansanga and Ntinda, where many could not decide whether to laugh or feel sorry for him. For Robert Kiwanuka from Mukono, the headline sounded dramatic, but it reminded him how one bad season can turn life upside down. He said there was a time confusion, poor choices and endless stress nearly ruined both his business and his home. “I was moving around with…
Residents of Kijura Central Cell, Central Division in Masindi Municipality are in still shock after a man appeared at his burial today, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. According to the family, Godwin Baguma, who reportedly had a mental disorder, went missing 3 weeks ago. However, over the weekend they learned from police that their son’s decomposing body had been discovered in a sugarcane plantation in Kisanja Cell. Convinced that the body was for their son, they organised a burial but they were shocked after Baguma appeared in a neighbouring Kihanguzi village and came to the burial.
The High Court has heard testimony from three additional prosecution witnesses, all police officers, in the trial of Christopher Okello Onyum, who is accused of murdering four children on April 2, 2026, at Ggaba Early Childhood Development Centre.The latest testimonies bring the total number of prosecution witnesses so far to 15, as the state continues to build its case against the accused. CCTV analyst Emmanuel Odong presented detailed surveillance evidence in court, reconstructing the movements of the accused on April 1 and 2. Odong told court that footage obtained from various cameras captured the vehicle used by the accused, specific…
Police officers attached to Katete Police Station in Mbarara City are facing allegations of torturing a suspect while in custody.The suspect, Juma Musa, a boda boda rider from Kiyanja, was arrested on Friday on suspicion of stealing a motorcycle from a bar in Katete, Mbarara City. Musa is currently admitted at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, where he is receiving treatment. He alleges that he was beaten and mistreated by officers during interrogationAccording to information, Musa was questioned by the officers on Saturday morning after his arrest and was later tortured. He is said to have been severely beaten, leaving him…
Ugandan singer Sandra Nakato, popularly known as Sandra Naxx, has finally spoken out about the private videos and photos linked to her name that have been circulating widely on social media platforms including X, formerly Twitter, and Facebook. The leaked content, which was never intended for public viewing, has sparked intense discussions across the internet and left many fans concerned about the singer’s well-being. As expected, Sandra Naxx is said to be deeply devastated by the incident that has now thrust her personal life into the spotlight in the most unwanted way. In an emotional post shared on her social…
A shocking incident has left an entire community in disbelief after a woman reportedly bit off her husband’s private parts upon catching him cheating in a lodge. According to eyewitnesses, the furious wife stormed into the lodge after receiving a tip-off that her husband was inside with another woman. Upon barging into the room, a heated confrontation erupted, quickly escalating into physical violence. In the chaos, the enraged wife allegedly lunged at her husband and bit his genitals, causing severe injuries. The husband, screaming in pain, was rushed to the nearest hospital where doctors confirmed that he had sustained significant…
A touching video of a young girl riding her bicycle to school in heavy rain has gone viral, stirring widespread emotion and conversation across social media platforms, particularly on X.The short clip, which has been shared widely over the past few hours, shows the determined girl braving the downpour as she makes her way to school, an image many viewers say reflects resilience in the face of hardship. Online reactions have been swift and heartfelt, with many users expressing admiration, sympathy, and hope for the child’s future.One user, Carol Prim (@CarolPrim3), wrote: “I’ve watched this video 10 times, may God…
The tragic deaths of four people in a commuter taxi accident in Buyende District have reignited long-standing concerns over the dangerous and poorly maintained road network in eastern Uganda. The victims — three men and one woman — perished late Friday night when the taxi they were traveling in veered off the narrow, slippery road and plunged into the Nalujjo Swamp in Kagulu Sub-county. The vehicle, bearing registration number UBD 160F, was en route from Buyende to Kaliro District when the tragedy struck. Eyewitnesses say the vehicle lost control around midnight, a time when community patrols are typically active due…
A wave of shock and horror has swept through the town of Mbale after a newlywed couple tragically died from a poisoned wedding gift allegedly sent by the groom’s heartbroken ex-girlfriend. The victims, Thomas Wekesa (29) and his bride Susan Namutebi (26), had just tied the knot in a joyful ceremony over the weekend. The celebrations quickly turned into a nightmare when, only two days after their wedding, both were found dead in their home after reportedly consuming snacks and drinks from a “congratulatory gift basket” they had received. According to police reports, the gift arrived anonymously with a handwritten…
A domestic altercation in Kabarole District has tragically escalated into a full-blown murder investigation following the death of a 25-year-old peasant farmer, who succumbed to injuries sustained during a violent confrontation involving his girlfriend and her family. The incident, reported to Rwaihamba Police Post on July 26, has sent shockwaves through the Imaranjara Zone in Kyamukoka Parish, Rutete Sub-County, where the deceased, identified as Amanyire Gilbert, resided. According to police findings, the conflict began on the night of July 25 after Gilbert — reportedly in a fit of anger — confiscated and burned clothing belonging to his girlfriend, Katusiime Aisha,…
