Lifestyle
Study finds lead and toxins in hair extensions used by black women
Hair extensions widely used for popular styles such as box braids, twists and faux locs may contain potentially harmful chemicals, according to recent studies that have raised concerns about the safety of products used by millions of Black women. A recent investigation by the consumer advocacy group Consumer Reports found traces of lead in 29…
Muhoozi meets NBA Africa CEO
Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has met with Clare Akamanzi to discuss plans aimed at developing and professionalising basketball in the country. The meeting brought together officials from NBA Africa and Ugandan stakeholders to explore strategies for expanding the sport, particularly among young people. According to officials familiar with the discussions, one of…
MoFA mourns Ambassador Santa Laker Kinyera
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Uganda) has announced the death of career diplomat Santa Laker Kinyera. In a statement issued on March 3, the ministry said Ambassador Kinyera passed away at Mulago National Specialised Hospital, where she had been receiving treatment. “It is with profound shock and sorrow that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announces…
Why Hamis Kiggundu leads the Uganda billionaires list
KAMPALA, UGANDA — Uganda’s wealth landscape was thrust into fresh debate in January 2026 after Bossip Africa released its inaugural Billionaires Index, ranking Hamis Kiggundu as the richest individual in the country with an estimated net worth of US$1.3 billion. The ranking marked a significant shift in the country’s billionaire hierarchy and triggered a wave…
Buzz builds around Chameleone–Diamond collab “Kwata Kiwato”
Excitement is mounting across East Africa following strong indications that Ugandan music legend Jose Chameleone and Tanzanian Bongo Flava superstar Diamond Platnumz are on the verge of releasing a joint single titled “Kwata Kiwato.” Leaked snippets circulating online over the past few days — around February 25–27, 2026 — suggest that the high-energy track blends…