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NTV journalist Walter Mwesigye wins African Media Recognition Award
Kampala, Uganda — Journalist Walter Mwesigye of NTV Uganda has been recognised for his outstanding contribution to public awareness campaigns addressing infertility stigma, girls’ education, and women’s empowerment. Mwesigye received the African Media Recognition Award in the multimedia category from Merck Foundation under the global “More Than a Mother” campaign. The campaign seeks to break…
Student beaten to death for giving girlfriend Valentine’s flowers
WAKISO — A tragic incident in Mabanda Cell, Gombe Division of Wakiso District has left an 18-year-old student dead after he was allegedly beaten by his girlfriend’s father following a visit on Valentine’s Day. Authorities are investigating the case as police hunt for the suspect, who fled the scene. The victim, Martin Bukenya, was a…
Russian man secretly films Kenyan & Ghanaian women during sex
Authorities in Kenya and Ghana have launched coordinated investigations into a man believed to be of Russian origin after videos alleged to show him secretly recording intimate encounters with women in both countries went viral online. The videos, which have circulated widely across social media platforms such as TikTok and Telegram, reportedly show the suspect…
Joshua Baraka, Shenseea remix sparks debate
Debate is growing in Uganda’s music industry after music executive Nyanzi Martin Luther and singer Badboy Kapeke questioned the rising trend of international collaborations among local artists. At the center of the discussion is the “Morocco” remix by Joshua Baraka featuring Jamaican star Shenseea. While some fans argue the remix boosts Uganda’s global visibility, Nyanzi…
Copyright debate reignites, Eddy Kenzo blasted
KAMPALA — Debate over copyright enforcement in Uganda’s music industry has flared up again after music executive Nyanzi Martin Luther accused leading artists and the Uganda National Musicians Federation (UNMF) of failing to secure meaningful protections for musicians. In remarks that have sparked widespread discussion online, Martin Luther singled out singer Eddy Kenzo, who also…