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20/09/2025

The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has publicly addressed the recent allegations of staff misconduct in sharing personal data, as highlighted by a viral BBC Africa investigation.

In a statement, NIRA confirmed that an investigation has been initiated in collaboration with the Ministry of Internal Affairs Office and the Uganda Police Force.

This follows claims that individuals linked to a brutal s*x trafficking ring had illicit access to NIRA’s database, allegedly to process travel documents for their victims.

The BBC documentary exposed a dark s*x trafficking network operating in the luxurious neighbourhoods of Dubai.

The report identified Charles Mwesigwa, a former London bus driver, as the alleged ringleader.

Mwesigwa brazenly confessed to the undercover reporter that he supplies women for s*x parties, with prices starting at $1,000.

The investigation also brought to light the horrific and degrading acts to which the women were subjected.

The report linked Mwesigwa to the deaths of two Ugandan women, Monic Karungi and Kayla Murungi, who died in controversial circumstances after falling from high-rise apartments, with their deaths ruled as suicides.

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20/09/2025

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20/09/2025

Uganda Musicians Association (UMA) President Cindy Sanyu has announced her intention to formally complain to President Yoweri Museveni about the government’s tendency to stifle the careers of musicians who also diverge into opposition politics.

The songstress says she will raise this matter with the president in their upcoming meeting with members of her association.

“Soon we shall have a meeting as leaders of the Uganda Musicians Association with President Yoweri Museveni, and this is something I will talk about,” she said.

“I will ask him if there is a possibility of differentiating between the mucic and political careers of a person.”

Cindy was disappointed that her friend and fellow artist could not join her on stage at the concert.

“I absolutely miss him, especially given that we have a song together,” she said.

“At my concert, it would have been heavenly to have him show up on stage just as Bobi Wine, not as Kyagulanyi, the political leader.”

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19/09/2025

Ugandan TikToker and disruptive entrepreneur Aminah Nalubega is taking a commanding lead in the Miss Uganda 2025 contest.

With voting closing Friday evening, Aminah, who is better known on social media as ‘Errands Runner,’ was leading he closest contender, Elle Trivia Muhoza, with over 8000 votes

Aminah had amassed over 113,000 votes by Friday morning, while Muhoza trailed with 104,000 votes, and Gillian Ampiare in a distant third place with 21000 votes.

26 contestants are in the race for this year’s crown.

The Miss Uganda 2025 Grand Finale is taking place tomorrow, Saturday, September 20th, at the Kampala Sheraton Hotel.

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19/09/2025

The National Unity Platform (NUP) is facing a crisis over its presidential bid, after learning Friday that its candidate Bobi Wine could be disqualified.

Secretary General, David Lewis Rubongoya, told reporters on Friday afternoon that the party’s candidate, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, is at risk of being eliminated from the race for failure to meet requirements.

According to Rubongoya, the Electoral Commission (EC) has informed the party that it has failed to submit the required number of signatures to support its presidential nomination.

The claim, made just days before the nomination deadline, has sent the party into panic mode

Rubongoya stated that after weeks of seeking an update from the EC on their submitted signatures, they were finally informed on Friday that the party’s tally was insufficient.

“We have been pushing the commission every day to give us an update on the signatures we submitted so that we can pay nomination fees”

“Today, they told us that NUP did not submit enough signatures, and that only President Museveni and a few others have submitted the required signatures.”

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19/09/2025

The National Unity Platform (NUP) is facing a crisis over its presidential bid, after learning Friday that its candidate Bobi Wine could be disqualified.

Secretary General, David Lewis Rubongoya, told reporters on Friday afternoon that the party's candidate, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, is at risk of being eliminated from the race for failure to meet requirements.

According to Rubongoya, the Electoral Commission (EC) has informed the party that it has failed to submit the required number of signatures to support its presidential nomination.

19/09/2025

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) ambassador to Uganda has dismissed claims that his country has blocked visa access for Ugandans.

Speaking to New Vision by phone on September 18, 2025, Abdalle Hassan AlShamsi, the UAE envoy and head of mission in Kampala, said there has been no official communication about a visa ban.

“What is circulating is false,” AlShamsi stated.

His remarks followed reports alleging that the UAE, a top destination for Ugandans seeking jobs, would stop issuing visas to Ugandans from January 2026.

Over 100,000 Ugandans legally work in the UAE, mainly in low-skill jobs.

The UAE, made up of seven emirates including Abu Dhabi and Dubai, has previously restricted visas for Ugandans.

In 2022, it halted the issuing of 30-day visit visas for Ugandans and citizens from 20 other nations.

Uganda’s Foreign Affairs permanent secretary, Vincent Bagiire, also told New Vision that no official notice had been sent to Kampala about any visa freeze.

He explained that the UAE only restricts applicants who fail to meet visa rules.

The denial comes amid online claims that visas had been suspended for citizens from several countries, including Uganda, Libya, Yemen, Lebanon, Bangladesh, Cameroon, Sudan and Somalia.

The issue has gained attention following a recent BBC investigation into Charles Mwesigwa, a Ugandan accused of running a s*x ring in Dubai involving Ugandan women.

19/09/2025

Ugandan TikToker and disruptive entrepreneur Aminah Nalubega is taking a commanding lead in the Miss Uganda 2025 contest.

With voting closing Friday evening, Aminah, who is better known on social media as ‘Errands Runner,’ was leading he closest contender, Elle Trivia Muhoza, with over 8000 votes

Aminah, through her social media account Errands Runner, has built a huge social media following of over 320,000 on TikTok alone, inspiring many with her story of resilience and hard work.

19/09/2025

Police in Bushenyi District are investigating the gang-rape of a female student from Kampala International University (KIU) by knife-wielding attackers, who also stole her Samsung A16 mobile phone.

The incident occurred on Sunday at around 10:20am at Katungu cell, Ishaka Division, where the victim, a Nigerian national and second-year Law student at KIU Western Campus, lives.

According to the police, the men forced their way into her room, threatened to kill her if she screamed, then r***d her in turns before fleeing with her phone.

She is currently receiving medical treatment at Bushenyi Police Health Centre II, where she was given post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) to prevent HIV infection.

Greater Bushenyi Region acting police spokesperson, SP Apollo Tayebwa, confirmed the incident on Tuesday, stating that detectives had visited the crime scene to collect evidence.

“Police are still investigating to apprehend the culprits and recover the stolen property. We urge the public to provide any information that could help the investigation and ensure justice for the victim,” SP Tayebwa said.

The victim has been given a police medical form (PF3), which is issued after a medical examination when there is evidence of assault or s*xual violence.

No suspects have been arrested yet. Police are working to track down the attackers and ensure justice for the victim.

19/09/2025

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18/09/2025

Acclaimed British-Ugandan creative Norman Busigu has been spotlighted by Forbes Africa as “a voice in global media” for his groundbreaking work in reshaping global perceptions of Africa through his innovative media projects.

As an award-winning independent filmmaker, broadcaster, journalist, model, and founder of Postcards From The Diaspora, Busigu has built a portfolio that has earned recognition from prestigious institutions such as Soho House and University of the Arts London.

His contributions to global African storytelling have also been celebrated by GQ South Africa, which dubbed him “Africa’s Modern Storyteller,” and Rolling Stone Africa, which hailed him as a “vanguard shaping global African cinema.”

Busigu’s feature in Forbes Africa highlights his critically acclaimed docu-films, Ghana: Africa’s Exciting Entry Point? and Nigeria: Can Its Youth Shape Its Future?.

These projects have been pivotal in challenging stereotypes and showcasing the dynamism of African nations.

His upcoming third docu-film, Jamaica: Africa’s Close Cousin?, currently in pre-production with British Airways, promises to further bridge cultural narratives between Africa and its diaspora.

These works have resonated globally, contributing to a positive reimagining of Africa’s image and earning Busigu widespread acclaim for his authentic storytelling.

In an interview with Pulse Uganda, Busigu shared how his Ugandan heritage shapes his mission to elevate Uganda’s global presence. Born to Ugandan parents from Mbale of the Mugishu tribe—his mother from Bugema and father from Buyobo—Busigu was raised in North-West London with a deep connection to his roots.

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18/09/2025

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