Behind Bars: The 303 Children Who Call Prison Home
In the quiet corners of Uganda’s prisons, 303 children wake up each morning to the sound of keys and metal gates not alarm clocks or school bells. They live with their mothers behind bars, their childhoods unfolding in places built for punishment, not play. According to the Uganda Prisons Service
Doreen Natukunda Opio: “God Inspires My Artistic Creativity”
When you step into Doreen Natukunda Opio’s compound in Namugongo, you’re immediately struck by a peaceful calm — and a quiet hum of activity. A boda boda rider revs his engine, ready to deliver one of her framed art pieces to a waiting client. From the outside, you’d never guess
Keefa Motor Tours: Giving Tourists the Thrill of Touring Kampala on a Boda Boda
In Uganda, boda bodas are a quick and popular way to get around town. But for Andrew Mutawe, a tour guide with Keefa Motor Tours, the boda isn’t just transport—it’s a trusty steed that offers tourists a scenic, thrilling, and authentic way to explore Kampala. This was evident during a
Pictorial: Baby Gloria Weds Longtime Fiancé Mbaleka Jonas in Elegant Ceremony
Dancer, guitarist, and Movit brand ambassador Gloria Mulungi Senyonjo, popularly known as Baby Gloria, officially tied the knot with her longtime fiancé, Mbaleka Jonas. The wedding comes just four months after the couple held a traditional Kukyala ceremony in April, during which Mbaleka was formally introduced to Gloria’s family. Their
Meet Muhoza Trivia Elle: The Beauty With Brains Vying For Miss Uganda 2025
As the highly anticipated Miss Uganda 2025/2026 pageant draws closer, one contestant is generating buzz for her stunning looks, sharp wisdom, and inspiring story. Muhoza Trivia Elle, a 22 year old beauty is vying for the Miss Uganda crown 2025 amongst other 25 contestants. Muhoza is an upper class graduate
Pictorial: Bobi Wine’s Son Solomon Announces Engagement in Texas
Solomon Kampala, the eldest son of Ugandan opposition figure and musician Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, widely known as Bobi Wine, has announced his engagement to his partner, Helen Jaquez. The 19-year-old shared the news on Instagram, posting photos and video of a sunset proposal aboard a sailboat on Lake Travis in
Pictorial: Frank Gashumba Finds Love Again, Introduced in Sembabule
Frank Gashumba, Co-Founder of Sisimuka Uganda, Co-Founder of the Council for Abavandimwe, and Vice Chairman of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) for the Central Region, has reportedly found a new soulmate. Gashumba, who previously separated from the mother of his well-known daughter—media personality and brand ambassador Sheila Gashumba—was introduced
Vendor to Visionary: Mulaliira’s Journey with Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda
When David Mulaliira first considered launching a soft drink distribution business, he knew he needed a partner with an impeccable reputation. As the owner of Vinegarden Enterprises—a company supplying school materials, construction goods, and consulting services—he had built small but steady successes through hard work and persistence. To break into
Afreximbank’s CANEX unveils third edition of short film competition
Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX), an intervention by African Export–Import Bank (Afreximbank) has announced the third edition of its vibrant short film competition, CANEX Shorts, that is designed to recognise and celebrate talents of young filmmakers from Africa and the Diaspora. Filmmakers between the ages of 18 and 35 years can
Pictorial: Baby Gloria Welcomes Her Fiancé to Her Parents’ Home
Over the weekend, dancer, guitarist, and Movit brand ambassador Gloria Mulungi Senyonjo, popularly known as Baby Gloria, welcomed her fiancé, Mbaleka Jonas, to her parents’ home in a traditional marital ceremony known as Kukyala. The couple got engaged in March, and preparations for the ceremony had been underway for several
