Author: Katama Coprian
Life in Jinja Town was typically peaceful. Known for its stunning landscapes and the mighty River Nile, it was a place where I had built a small but thriving electronics shop. My name is Michael Adebayo, and I had always prided myself on being a hard-working businessman. My days were filled with dealing with customers, repairing gadgets, and ensuring that my shop was well-stocked. However, everything changed one fateful evening when I experienced a betrayal that shattered my world. The day began like any other. I opened my shop, greeted by familiar faces and customers eager for the latest gadgets.…
In many Christian communities, midnight is regarded as a spiritually significant hour—an intense time when the heavens are open and divine interventions are most potent. It’s believed that calling on the name of Jesus during this sacred hour can unlock supernatural breakthroughs, offer protection, and activate powerful spiritual warfare. Here are five incredible things believers say can happen when you call on the name of Jesus at midnight: 1. Chains Are Broken Spiritually and PhysicallyMidnight prayers—especially when the name of Jesus is invoked—are believed to break generational curses, addictions, and invisible chains holding a person back. Many testify to freedom…
In a rare and awe-inspiring twist of nature, a white woman has given birth to twins—one with white skin and the other with black skin—leaving doctors and the world amazed by the extraordinary outcome. The remarkable birth, which occurred at a hospital in the UK, has captured the attention of geneticists, social media users, and curious minds around the globe. The mother, who is Caucasian, and her husband, a black man of African descent, welcomed fraternal twins who appear to be complete opposites in skin tone. One of the babies was born with fair skin, light eyes, and golden hair,…
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…
In a landmark ruling that has sparked nationwide debate, a Ugandan court has formally affirmed that men in the country are legally allowed to marry multiple women, marking a significant development in the interpretation of marriage laws and cultural rights. The decision comes after a series of legal challenges and public outcry surrounding the status of polygamy under Ugandan law. While polygamous unions have long been practiced in many traditional and religious communities across Uganda, the court’s declaration removes any lingering legal ambiguity, affirming that such marriages are fully recognized under the country’s constitution. The presiding judge noted that Uganda’s…
KAMPALA, Uganda — The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has announced that a significant batch of upgraded national identity cards are now ready for collection by Ugandans who applied for renewals. This development marks a crucial phase in the ongoing mass enrollment and renewal exercise, which commenced nationwide on May 27, 2025. Speaking on Monday, NIRA Registrar Claire Ollama confirmed that approximately 100,000 new national ID cards have already been printed and dispatched to various district offices across the country. Ollama urged patience among applicants, stating, “We, however, ask Ugandans to be patient as more people will receive notifications on…
Pretoria residents could soon find themselves unable to send messages or make calls on WhatsApp, as the popular messaging app stops working on older phones. Affected users are urged to check if their device is on the list and update or upgrade before it’s too late.The Meta-owned messaging platform has raised its minimum operating system standards, prompting the end of support for devices that cannot meet the new criteria. To continue using WhatsApp, iPhones must be updated to iOS 15.1 or later, while Android phones must run on Android 5.1 or newer. Devices running older systems will no longer be able to use WhatsApp’s messaging and…
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…
