Born in Innsbruck, Austria, to Marianne and Jacob Bruni, Prean experienced a difficult childhood during the Second World War. Her father, an insurance broker, was drafted into military service, leaving the family to endure hardship in his absence. Prean later recalled childhood experiences marked by hunger, loneliness, fear and insecurity. For thousands of vulnerable Ugandan children, […]
Representing the Inspector General of Police, the Regional Police Commander for the Savannah Region, Barnard Mugerwa praised Ssemanda for raising his children well. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has honoured the legacy of former Mukono Town Board and Town Council Chairperson, Charles Ssemanda, describing him as a committed National Resistance Movement (NRM) member who maintained cordial […]
Mukono Municipal Council Deputy Town Clerk Moses Magemeso described Ssemanda as a “foundation stone” in the municipality’s development journey. From public land and roads to council facilities and the physical plans that guided Mukono’s urban expansion, several of the assets that underpin Mukono Municipality today have been traced to initiatives undertaken during the tenure of […]
Uganda’s music fraternity is mourning the death of legendary musician and instrumentalist Moses Matovu, a pioneer and long-serving member of Afrigo Band. News of Matovu’s death emerged on Thursday, September 24, 2026, with messages of condolence pouring in from members of the public and the entertainment industry. In a condolence message, mourners described […]
Over the years, Fr Kabuye produced a vast repertoire of sacred music, ranging from traditional African and Luganda compositions to Western-style polyphonic music. New Vision reported in 2016 that his repertoire had grown to more than 5,000 songs. Rev Fr Dr James Kabuye, one of Uganda’s most celebrated Catholic priests and sacred music composers, has […]
The artiste said his grandmother’s life serves as a reminder that age should not only be measured by years but by the energy, love, and impact one leaves behind. Legendary Ugandan hip-hop artiste GNL Zamba has announced the death of his maternal grandmother, Eunike Namala Mayito, who passed away at the age of 107. The […]
Those who knew him describe him as a rare individual who successfully balanced military discipline with artistic expression. Uganda is grieving the tragic loss of Capt. Steven Akampamya, a respected officer of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), who reportedly died in a road accident on Friday. His sudden passing has left family members, colleagues, […]
Rev. Fr. Joseph Lugalambi of the Masaka Diocese described him as “a priest, teacher and farmer whose life was dedicated to faith, learning and service to the community.” When Excellence Raises Doubts: 66 Pupils Told to Repeat P7 After PLE Results Nullified Rev. Fr. Dr. Herman Kituuma, a devoted priest of the Roman Catholic Church […]
As the PLU Busiro South Coordinator, Ndyaguma was known for his tireless efforts in advancing the activities and visibility of the movement. The Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) fraternity in Busiro South is mourning the sudden and tragic loss of its Coordinator, Ndyaguma Justinian, who died in a fatal road accident on Tuesday night. Ndyaguma […]
Deputy Vice Chancellor David Mugawe, while in tears, described Tumwebaze as someone who could manage the office at all levels. The Uganda Christian University (UCU) community is still reeling from the shocking murder of the Dean of Students Affairs Pamela Tumwebaze. The 46-year-old was strangled by an unknown assailant in her home, leaving behind two […]