Author: Katama Coprian
Prophet Samuel Kakande, a self-proclaimed prophet, farmer, and businessman, is a well-known spiritual leader from Uganda. Born in 1969 in Central Uganda, Kakande has made a significant impact on the spiritual and economic landscape of Uganda. Net Worth of Samuel Kakande As of 2024, Prophet Samuel Kakande has amassed a net worth of over 1.75 million US Dollars. His wealth, which ranks him as the richest pastor in Uganda, is derived from his ventures in farming and mining, particularly gold and diamonds. Education and Early Life of Samuel Kakande Raised in a Christian home, Kakande received his education in Ugandan…
Tragedy has struck in Saudi Arabia after a Ugandan woman lost her life in a fatal fall while allegedly attempting to evade immigration officials. According to reports, the yet-to-be-identified woman fell from a building during a frantic attempt to escape authorities who were conducting an immigration operation in the area. Witnesses say she tried to flee after spotting the officials but tragically slipped and fell to her death. The incident has sparked grief among the Ugandan migrant community in Saudi Arabia, many of whom face daily struggles with harsh working conditions, immigration crackdowns, and limited legal protection. Ugandan community leaders…
Jennifer Nakangubi, popularly known as Full Figure, a presidential advisor and outspoken political activist, has been hospitalized after being attacked by unidentified men. The assault, which left her with severe facial injuries, is being linked by her allies to political rivals whom she has frequently criticized and mocked on social media. Images shared online show Full Figure lying in a hospital bed with a swollen face, shut eyes, and bruised lips, visibly struggling from the aftermath of the beating. Events promoter and fellow presidential advisor Balaam Barugahara strongly condemned the attack, calling for justice and accountability.“The people who assaulted my…
In a city where the cost of living continues to rise, a group of determined women have found unique and innovative ways to turn challenges into opportunities — earning millions through clever methods that are quickly gaining attention. From small-scale side hustles to smart digital ventures, these women are rewriting the rules of survival in urban life. Many have embraced online platforms, turning simple skills like cooking, fashion design, and hair styling into thriving businesses through social media marketing. Others have tapped into mobile money services, boutique trading, and creative content creation, making steady profits without relying on traditional jobs.…
Buying a phone charger can feel overwhelming. With so many products on the market, it’s easy for your eyes to glaze over as you browse spec sheets and sort through marketing buzzwords. Things were much simpler back when major phone manufacturers like Apple and Samsung included chargers in the box; these days, you’re left to fend for yourself. But getting the wrong charger can be a major headache: It might charge your phone slowly or, in the most extreme cases, even damage it. Thankfully, choosing the right charger for your phone is easy if you know what to look for.…
The Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s Court has refused to grant bail to Ethiopian national Tigist Ayalew, who is facing charges of fraud involving Shs917 million in a disputed land deal. On Thursday, Chief Magistrate Ronald Kayizzi ruled that the sureties presented by Ayalew were not sufficient to guarantee her appearance in court if she were released on bail. “I have considered the gravity of the offense and without going into the legality of the case. Considering that the accused is a non-Ugandan who the state considers as a flight risk, she ought to bring better sureties,” Mr Kayizzi said. The…
Police in Mubende have arrested one Alex Mugisha, a pastor at Prophecy Pentecostal Church, for the murder of his 6-year-old son, Samuel Niyokusiima.The incident occurred on Tuesday morning at Kanseera village in Mubende district. The mother of the deceased, Mediya Mukanohere, said that the incident happened when she had gone to the garden. Upon returning, she found her husband with blood all over his clothes. She decided to check inside the house, only to find the lifeless body of their child lying in a pool of blood. “When he saw me, he tried to run away, and when I entered…
The Mbale community has been left in shock following the arrest of a Senior Three student from Mbale High School accused of murdering his classmate, 19-year-old Shafik Wasike, in a violent stabbing incident last month. The suspect, identified as Kairoki, had been on the run since July 28th, the day Wasike was fatally attacked near Amber Stores in the Indian Quarters. According to police, the two students got into a fight on their way home from school before Kairoki allegedly pulled out a sharp weapon and stabbed Wasike. Witnesses and fellow students rushed the injured teenager to Mbale Regional Referral…
Panic swept through Sports Pro Hostel (Lower), a residence for Kyambogo University students, after a suspected gas cylinder explosion ripped through the building Monday evening.The hostel, which accommodates around 150 students, saw at least 10 rooms destroyed in the blast. While no fatalities have been reported, five students are battling serious injuries. One female student was left with catastrophic wounds to her hands and legs, with doctors fighting to save her limbs. A male student was rushed to hospital after bleeding profusely, while the hostel’s security guard sustained severe facial injuries that witnesses described as “life-changing.” Authorities swiftly evacuated all…
The Nakifuma Magistrates’ Court has sentenced three men to prison after they admitted to breaking into a shrine in Mukono district and stealing Shs50 million along with several cultural artefacts.The convicts — Vincent Golooba, a witchdoctor, Zakayo Oloka, and Musa Muwanga, all residents of Namasengere cell in Nakifuma-Naggalama Town Council — appeared before Grade One Magistrate Peter Gukiina on Friday. According to submissions by state prosecutor Rachael Nabwire, the trio, together with others still on the run, broke into the home of Habibu Ssezigu, popularly known as Nsikonene, on May 31. They allegedly made off with Shs50m and items of…
