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Ahmed Bogere Masembe is a Media consultant and trainer with over 15 years Experience. Ahmed is now a Movie Producer and CEO of Vibe Films.
Kampala, Uganda
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UHRC Chairperson Wangadya: Museveni Rejected My Resignation
Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) Chairperson Mariam Wangadya has revealed that President Yoweri Museveni rejected her resignation and directed her to immediately return to office and continue serving.
Wangadya told Parliament’s COSASE committee that she submitted her resignation in a July 6 letter, but the President communicated his rejection through a phone call rather than in writing.
She had earlier criticised Museveni for appointing what she described as “failed politicians�� to the Commission, arguing that such appointments undermine the institution.
Wangadya was appearing before COSASE after being summoned over queries in the Auditor General’s 2025 report. The committee is investigating concerns over UHRC’s governance and financial management, including the failure to hold formal commission meetings since March 2026, stalled tribunal hearings and delays in handling more than 200 human rights complaint files.
GOSPEL SINGER MAGGIE KAYIMA: “GOD PROTECTED ME”.
Veteran gospel singer Maggie Kayima has shared how she repeatedly tested HIV-negative despite being in a long-term relationship with the late city pastor Augustine Yiga (Abizaayo), who was HIV-positive.
She says they were together for years before Yiga revealed around 2011 that he was living with HIV. They tested together at Mengo Hospital and later at the Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC). Yiga remained positive, while Maggie tested negative both times.
She later tested again in South Africa and while at Kigo Prison—also negative. Years later, after another medical check-up in the US, she says her HIV test was still negative.
Maggie acknowledges that HIV transmission is not automatic and says she respects medical science, but believes her repeated negative results were also a sign of God’s protection.
Yiga died in 2020 from complications related to his illness. Maggie says his words after seeing her results have stayed with her: “You are blessed and protected.”
She concluded: “Science can explain risk and transmission, but my faith explains something science cannot measure. God has carried me through it all. Thank You, God.”
🇺🇬 DR. SPIRE THANKS UGANDANS AFTER SHs30M COURT FINE IS CLEARED.
Renowned cartoonist, academic and activist Dr. Jimmy Spire Ssentongo has thanked the public after a crowdfunding campaign quickly raised the Shs30 million court fine imposed on him following a lawsuit by Kampala International University (KIU).
Within just 24 hours, supporters had raised Shs24 million, and the campaign later surpassed its target, with contributions coming from Uganda and abroad.
Dr. Spire said the support was not simply about paying his fine, but a collective defence of freedom of expression, accountability and resistance to abuse of power.
He revealed that donations ranged from as little as Shs4,000 and came from people across political and religious lines, including opposition supporters and members of the ruling NRM, as well as cabinet ministers who privately reached out.
🌍 Support also came from Kenya, Tanzania, Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Zimbabwe, the US, UK, Netherlands, Germany, Brazil, UAE and Kazakhstan.
He specifically thanked human rights lawyer Kiiza Eron, journalist Agather Atuhaire, who initiated the fundraising drive, and NUP President Bobi Wine, who amplified the appeal.
Dr. Spire said he had not personally spent money on the case, noting that friends, fans and well-wishers had carried him because “it is not me they carry, it is the cause.”
He concluded that the response demonstrated that Uganda has many good people who can come together to promote justice, accountability and positive change.
President Ruto Praises Isaya For His Courage In Proposing To His Daughter, Charlene.
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🏟️ Akii-Bua Stadium Update: Lango MPs have inspected the Shs470bn project in Lira, with construction now at about 75% and progressing steadily.
The stadium is expected to host AFCON 2027 matches, though completion may extend to February 2027.
🔹 20,000-seat main stadium & athletics track
🔹 2,000-seat indoor sports arena
🔹 25m semi-Olympic swimming pool
🔹 Training pitches & sports courts
🔹 60-room hostel & clubhouse
🔹 1,000-vehicle parking
🔹 Roads, landscaping, ICT, sewerage & security systems
MPs also called for widening the access road and addressing community compensation concerns.
🇺🇬⚽ A major sporting landmark taking shape in Lango.
Uganda’s Gaza Deployment Could Face Delay as Netanyahu Rejects Trump Peace Plan.
The deployment of Ugandan forces to Gaza, recently approved by Parliament, could face delays following Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s rejection of key elements of a 15-point Gaza plan proposed by US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace.
Speaking during Sunday’s weekly cabinet meeting, Netanyahu said Israel would not withdraw its forces from Gaza until Hamas is fully disarmed.
He insisted that disarmament must include all weapons, including heavy and less-heavy weapons, and must be “real disarmament, not fictitious disarmament.”
Netanyahu also rejected calls for the establishment of a Palestinian state, saying that as long as he remains prime minister, there will be no Palestinian state in Gaza or the West Bank.
He further warned that Iran would not be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons.
While acknowledging discussions with the United States over the Gaza situation, Netanyahu said Israel accepts some of Washington’s proposals but rejects others, insisting that Israel would stand firm on issues it considers critical to its security.
The hardline position could complicate the implementation of any proposed international security or peacekeeping arrangement in Gaza, including Uganda’s planned deployment, depending on the final terms and conditions agreed by the parties involved.
Too many stories have been told over the years about the first owner of Mukalazi Technical Services. Among them is an old story that a student was once required to bring a parent to school after allegedly using vulgar language.
According to the story, when the boy’s father arrived and was briefed about the offence, it was agreed that the child would be caned in front of the school assembly, and the father accepted to administer the punishment himself.
It is further alleged that as the father caned his son, he would verbally caution him in Luganda after each stroke, repeatedly saying words to the effect of: “Tovumanga bano nti nyoko e… ekigambo nyoko e……tebakivuma bano.”
At least, that is one of the stories many of us grew up hearing.
Now, retired Gen. David Muhoozi has brought another interesting story about Mukalazi Technical Services. It certainly adds another chapter to the many stories that have circulated over the years.
But who was Mukalazi:
Hajj Ali Mukalazi was born in 1936 to Rajabu Nsubuga and Yunia Nabaloga. He received his early education at Bombo Sudanese Primary School and later attended Kibuli Secondary School and Kibuli Technical School.
After further training as a teacher, he entered politics through the Kabaka Yekka movement and formed connections that led to a role in the Kampala City Council, where he oversaw renovations and later headed construction works.
Following the 1971 coup by Idi Amin, Mukalazi left public service. In 1973 he founded Mukalazi Technical Services, capitalising on the departure of many Asian contractors.
The company specialised in building and road construction as well as the manufacture of concrete products such as culverts, blocks, barricades and poles. It became one of the first occupants of the Ntinda Industrial Area in Kampala.
A major early success came in 1975 during the Organisation of African Unity summit hosted in Uganda, when the firm was commissioned to renovate and construct roads in the capital and surrounding areas. Over the subsequent decades the company undertook significant national projects, including post-construction works at Entebbe International Airport, the renovation of Entebbe State House in 1986, contributions to the Nakasero State Lodge, Gulu airfield, the New Taxi Park, Mbuya Barracks, Kololo Summit View, and the initial construction of Kaguta Road. It also executed World Bank-supported infrastructure initiatives in various districts.
Mukalazi was known for mentoring young professionals who later rose to senior positions in Uganda’s infrastructure sector and for employing local youth. He maintained a reputation for generosity and daily payment of workers. The firm continued operations under family leadership, with his sons Dauda and Nasser Mukalazi assuming directorial roles.
Hajj Ali Mukalazi died on 17 November 2022 at the age of 86 from kidney failure. He was buried in Mukalazi Zone, Bukoto, Kampala, leaving behind his wife, Edith Najjuka Mukalazi, and more than ten children. Mukalazi Technical Services remains active, continuing the work he began more than five decades earlier.
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@Bogeremasembe It’s an old video, I think the man was arrested
🚨 Police Hold Two Suspects Over Murder of SC Villa Captain.
Police are holding two suspects in connection with the murder of SC Villa captain Owor David, as investigations into the killing continue.
Police say the deceased was robbed of an iPhone 14 Pro Max, whose tracking led investigators to Munyaneza Bashir alias “Jemo,” a suspected dealer in stolen mobile phones, and his associate Magoba Samuel.
Police have also recovered four bags containing suspected stolen items, including:
📱 80 iPhones
📱 40 Samsung phones
📱 8 Redmi phones
📱 2 Tecno phones
📱 2 Infinix phones
📱 2 Vivo phones
📱 3 button phones
📱 4 phone motherboards
📱 3 iPads
📶 Several MTN, Safaricom, Airtel and Lyca SIM cards
Other recovered items include ladies’ bags, identification documents, phone covers and hard drives.
🔎 Investigations are ongoing to establish the wider network and determine whether the recovered items are linked to other reported cases.
The journey for content creators to earn more from their works is taking a positive turn as MTN Uganda launches MTN TV powered by Afro Mobile.
The platform, launched by UCC Corporate Affairs Commissioner Fred Otunu, will provide producers and creators with an avenue to showcase their content, reach wider audiences, and monetize their productions.
The initiative is expected to open new opportunities for Uganda’s creative industry by giving filmmakers, musicians, and digital content creators more ways to benefit financially from their work.
Crane High School Shines at Pearlwood Awards 2026 with Eight Nominations for Beyond The Classroom.
Crane High School has emerged as one of the biggest winners in the Pearlwood Awards 2026 nominations, with its film Beyond The Classroom earning eight nominations, placing the school among the top contenders alongside Bethany High School–Naalya.
The inspiring school film, written by veteran journalist and filmmaker Ahmed Bogere Masembe and Peter Semakula, produced by Vibe Films Uganda, and directed by Muyanja Bashir, received nominations in Best Screenplay, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Director, Best Editor, Best Professional Supporting Actor, Best Professional Supporting Actress, and Best Cameo Actress.
Bethany High School–Naalya also matched Crane High School with eight nominations through its film The Last Call, making the two schools the standout performers in this year’s competition.
Other schools represented on the nominees’ list include Trinity College, St. Aloysius Nabbingo, Nyakasura School, Kyengera Central College, St. Antonios Orthodox Monde, High Way Secondary School, St. Peter Secondary School–Katekwan, Winterland Primary and Bertha Nursery & Primary School, reflecting the continued growth of filmmaking talent in Uganda’s education sector.
The nominations highlight the increasing quality of school-based film production and recognize the collaborative efforts of students, teachers and professional filmmakers who are nurturing the next generation of Uganda’s creative industry.
🚨 CALL FOR POLICE INVESTIGATION.
A video circulating on social media allegedly shows a child being assaulted, reportedly after going to pray at a mosque despite coming from a non-Muslim household.
The circumstances surrounding the incident, including when and where the video was recorded and what exactly led to the assault, remain unclear.
@PoliceUg are therefore urged to verify the authenticity and date of the video and investigate the circumstances if it is confirmed to be a recent incident.
Anyone with credible information about the child or the incident is encouraged to share it with the relevant authorities.
The priority should be the safety and protection of the child and ensuring that any wrongdoing is properly investigated and dealt with according to the law.
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🕊️ SAD NEWS: FORMER OLD KAMPALA SS HEADTEACHER RAPHAEL BWIRE OUMA DIES.
The education and football fraternity is mourning the passing of Mr. Raphael Bwire Ouma, a former footballer, administrator and long-serving educationist.
His death was confirmed by his longtime friend and fellow member of Friends of Football (FOF), David Davis Katabira.
Bwire had reportedly been unwell for some time, which explains his prolonged absence from public life.
He had a long and distinguished career at Old Kampala Senior Secondary School, serving as Deputy Headmaster from 1975 to 1991. After spending about eight years at St. Peter’s Secondary School, Nsambya, he returned to Old Kampala SS in 1998 as Headmaster.
He served as Headmaster until January 2008, when he was replaced by Mr. Emmanuel Martin Mukasa during a nationwide transfer exercise involving teachers and headteachers.
Beyond education, Bwire was also part of Uganda’s football fraternity, having played and served as an administrator.
His passing marks the loss of a man whose life was closely connected to education, football and service to young people.
🕊️ May the Almighty forgive his shortcomings, have mercy on him and grant him Jannatul Firdaus. Ameen.
High Court Rules Kenya’s Next Election Was Due in August 2026, but Suspends Order.
A Malindi High Court judge has declared that Kenya’s next presidential and general election was constitutionally required on 11 August 2026, rather than the August 2027 date set by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). Justice Mugure Thande delivered the ruling on 7 August 2026, finding that the fifth year following the 9 August 2022 election began on 9 August 2026.
The court held that Article 136(2)(a) of the Constitution mandates the election on the second Tuesday of August in the fifth year after the previous general election, not after that year has ended. Holding the poll on any other date would violate multiple constitutional provisions and render it null and void. The judge also ruled that the Constitution does not guarantee the president a fixed five-year term independent of the prescribed election date.
Justice Thande suspended the declaration of invalidity until after the next general election. She cited the practical impossibility of organising an immediate poll and the risk of national disruption, noting that the IEBC, candidates and the public have prepared for an August 2027 election. The suspension gives the electoral body time to correct the constitutional defect identified by the court.
In June 2026, the IEBC had formally scheduled the general election for 10 August 2027, with associated timelines for resignations, nominations and campaigns. The High Court decision does not compel an immediate election and preparations for 2027 are expected to continue, subject to any further legal challenges.
The ruling has prompted calls for adherence to the Constitution while adding a layer of legal uncertainty to Kenya’s electoral calendar ahead of the next national vote.
🇺🇬 NEW SAFETY RULES FOR BOARDING SCHOOLS IN UGANDA.
The Ministry of Education and Sports has set tougher Basic Requirements and Minimum Standards for all schools operating boarding sections, placing fire safety and learner protection at the centre of compliance.
🔥 Key requirements include:
• Smoke detectors in every dormitory room and fire extinguishers in each dormitory block.
• Emergency exits in every room and cross-ventilated dormitories.
• Dormitory windows must be free of burglar-proofing, helping prevent children from being trapped during fires.
• No electrical sockets inside dormitories.
• Every learner must have an individual 3×6 ft metallic bed — no bed sharing.
• Boys and girls must sleep in separate dormitories, organised by class.
• Schools must have controlled access, safe emergency exits and proper waste disposal.
🚿 Sanitation: Separate toilets for boys, girls and learners with special needs, at a ratio of one stance for every 40 learners. Bathing facilities must also be separated by sex and age, with proper drainage and facilities for learners with disabilities.
👮 Staffing & health: Dormitories must have qualified wardens or matrons, while guards must provide 24-hour surveillance. Cooks and other relevant staff require regular medical examinations. Schools must also maintain a sick bay with separate treatment spaces for boys and girls and a full-time health worker.
📋 LEGAL COMPLIANCE: Schools operating boarding sections must have the required Ministry certificate, while private schools need additional licensing and registration. Every dormitory must also obtain an occupancy permit before it is used, under the Occupational Safety and Health (Amendment) Act 2025.
The Directorate of Education Standards is responsible for enforcing the requirements through inspections.
The tougher rules come after repeated school fires, including the 2022 Salama School for the Blind tragedy in Mukono, where 11 girls died, and findings by the National Building Review Board that highlighted serious fire-safety weaknesses in educational institutions.
Government has also moved away from permanent registration of private schools, with licences now subject to five-year renewal based on compliance. Authorities have further indicated that boarding should increasingly be optional, with schools required to meet safety standards before operating boarding sections.
The big question is: Will these standards finally be enforced consistently, or will they remain on paper until another dormitory tragedy occurs?
📱 iPhone 18 Pro: Major Upgrades Reportedly Coming.
Fresh leaks suggest Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro could arrive in September 2026 with more than 10 major upgrades, although Apple has not confirmed any of the reports.
🚀 Expected highlights include:
• New A20 Pro chip built on a 2nm process
• Variable-aperture main camera,reportedly a first for iPhone
• Around 35% smaller Dynamic Island
• Apple’s first in-house C2 modem
• Possible 12GB RAM
• Improved low-light photography and portrait controls
• Faster connectivity and better power efficiency
• Improved thermal management and signal performance
Apple is also reportedly planning to launch the iPhone 18 Pro Max and its first foldable iPhone in September 2026, while cheaper models could be delayed until spring 2027.
Reactions are mixed, with some calling the changes a generational leap, while others say they are mostly incremental upgrades.
⚠️ All these specifications remain unconfirmed leaks until Apple officially announces the devices.
Vice President Jessica Alupo advises Balaam and Nameere.
Munakipika oba nedda..
SUSAN MAGARA MURDER CASE: THE UNANSWERED QUESTIONS ABOUT PATRICK AGABA “PATO”
Eight years after the shocking kidnap and murder of 28-year-old businesswoman Susan (Suzan) Magara, nine people have been convicted, but questions remain over Patrick Kasaija Agaba alias Pato, who was once named by investigators as a key suspect.
Magara was kidnapped on 7 February 2018 in Lungujja, Kampala, held for nearly three weeks, and killed after her family reportedly paid about Shs700 million ransom. Her body was found on 27 February 2018 near Kigo along the Entebbe Expressway.
During early investigations, police linked Agaba to the crime and reportedly relied on alleged ransom-demand audio recordings, communication records, movement patterns and his connections with other suspects. He was arrested in South Africa in March 2018 through an Interpol request and extradited to Uganda on 15 May 2019.
However, Agaba was never tried for Magara’s kidnap and murder. On 16 October 2023, the DPP withdrew proceedings against him through a nolle prosequi, and court discharged him. The DPP stated it had lost interest in pursuing the case, but no detailed public explanation has been given about what happened to the evidence that initially linked him to the case.
Meanwhile, the High Court convicted nine suspects: Yusuf Lubega, Hussein Wasswa, Muzamiru Ssali, Hassan Kato Miiro, Hajara Nakandi, Abubaker Kyewolwa, Mahad Kasalita, Ismail Bukenya and Abbas Musa Buvumbo.
Justice Alex Mackay Ajiji found that the group acted with a common intention to kidnap Magara for ransom and murder her. Hajara Nakandi and Abbas Musa Buvumbo were sentenced to death, while the other seven received life imprisonment. Properties linked to ransom money were ordered forfeited and sold to compensate Magara’s family.
The convictions have brought justice to the family, but one question remains: What happened to the evidence that once placed Patrick Agaba “Pato” at the centre of the investigation?
Investigators and prosecuting authorities may need to clarify whether the alleged audios, movement records and other evidence were later found insufficient, changed by new findings, or affected by other legal considerations. Such clarification would help the public understand one of Uganda’s most followed criminal cases.
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