Author: Katama Coprian
The High Court in Jinja has dissolved the marriage between Kawongolo Kataswa and Claudine Uwineza after the wife admitted she married purely for survival rather than love.The couple, who tied the knot on May 14, 2011, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Jinja, shared three children: Jeremiah (13), Nehemiah (11), and Shelemiah (9). What began as a seemingly strong union slowly crumbled after Uwineza abandoned the family home in December 2018.Kawongolo filed for divorce in 2022, citing desertion and adultery. During court proceedings, Uwineza did not contest these accusations. Instead, she shocked the courtroom when she confessed that…
Police in Mubende District have launched a manhunt for a suspect accused of fatally stabbing another man he allegedly discovered with his wife in their home. The incident occurred around 9 p.m. on Saturday in Ngowa LC1, Katente Parish, Kiyuni Subcounty. According to Wamala Region Police spokesperson, Superintendent Racheal Kawala, the suspect, identified as Mutatina Khalisiti, reportedly returned home unexpectedly and found the victim, Ignitious Nyansiyo—also known as Muhwezi—in an intimate situation with his spouse. Kawala noted that Khalisiti, who works as a lumberjack in Kagadi District and is often away from home, is believed to have suspected an ongoing…
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…
At least three police officers and four civilians were injured during a violent confrontation in Kangole town council, Napak district, on Friday night. The incident occurred around 11:00 pm when police officers on patrol approached a group of people who were playing loud music and campaigning in the area. According to police, the violence erupted after officers ordered the crowd to disperse and stop the music, citing that it was beyond the permitted time. The crowd allegedly turned hostile and began pelting stones at the officers, injuring several. In response, the police fired live bullets into the air in an…
Is Soda Bad for You? Soda’s Side Effects + Alternatives Svetlana Belozerova/Istockphoto We don’t love labeling foods and beverages “good” or “bad” — not even soda. This sort of black-and-white thinking doesn’t do us any favors in the healthy eating department. But when something offers no nutritional benefit — like regular and diet soda — there’s no point in trying to sugarcoat the facts (see what we did there?). Here’s what gives soda its bad rap and why so many health experts recommend alternative options. cagkansayin / istockphoto Is Soda Good for You? Generally speaking, soda isn’t good for your…
Sometimes, a woman might really like a man but not tell him directly. She could be scared of him saying no, feel shy, or not know if he likes her back. Instead of using words, her actions, body language, and small behaviors often show her true feelings. If you’re wondering if a woman has a secret crush on you, here are some clear signs to notice. Paying attention to these clues can help you understand her heart, even if she’s keeping quiet. One big sign is that she finds ways to be near you. She might join conversations you’re having,…
The couple that was murdered on July 6, 2025, will be laid to rest today, 12th July, 2025 at Nagalabi/Budo village in Wakiso district albeit without attendance of their two children who are abroad. Speaking to this reporter, a close family relative confirmed that Isabel Najitta Mutaaga and Mark Ernest Kabenge Mutaaga have skipped the burial citing security concerns. The source intimated to this reporter that the two children strongly suspect a very close relative as being behind the double heinous murder and believe that if they came back to the country, the same person will have them killed.The source…
A Kenyan preacher, Dr. David Owuor, has stirred waves of curiosity, skepticism, and debate after allegedly predicting the exact date the world will end. According to a report circulated on various social media platforms, particularly by African Hub on X (formerly Twitter), the pastor claimed that August 2 of this year would mark the final day of humanity as we know it. The statement, bold and dramatic, has sparked a surge of conversation online, with thousands weighing in from across Africa and beyond. While some express fear or anticipation, many more have reacted with cynicism or outright disbelief. The reason…
My name is Victoria and I was married to my husband, Peter, for nine years where we both had a seven-year-old daughter called Shelmith. We were both excited that our daughter was doing well in school because she always emerged number one. I used to be the one taking her to and from school because my husband always said he was busy. One day, however, I got unwell and asked him to prepare Shelmith and take her to school since I was having a very strong headache. My hubby gladly took my daughter to school and he came home one…
A security guard was shot dead on Thursday night following a robbery at A&B Supermarket near the Namugongo Catholic Shrine.The robbery, which lasted just under two minutes, was carried out by two armed assailants wielding guns and machetes. According to the supermarket’s owner, Brian Kayongo, the robbers stormed the premises, held staff at gunpoint, and made off with money from the counter and safe. Kayongo said the unnamed private security guard from a nearby bar tried to pursue them, but they shot him on the spot and took his gun. Area chairman Michael Ssendawula, who was among the first responders,…
