8+ hour, 49+ min ago   (243+ words) Nansana Police in Wakiso District have arrested a 34-year-old Congolese national suspected of buying and dealing in stolen mobile phones. Police identified the suspect as Justine Kulimushi, who was arrested on August 20, 2026, after officers received information that he had returned…...

3+ day, 9+ hour ago   (218+ words) MTN Uganda introduced new monthly data packages for mobile internet users. Customers can now buy 20GB for Shs26,000 and 4GB for Shs10,000. The standard monthly bundles range from 2GB at Shs6,500 to 200GB at Shs170,000. The company also offers Freedom Internet Bundles ranging from 1GB to 65GB. MTN Uganda has…...

3+ day, 5+ hour ago   (144+ words) Emeka said hackers accessed his Gmail account and took over his YouTube channel. The hackers deleted videos from his channel, The Romantic Mukiga. The channel featured couples sharing their relationship stories on Tie the Knot podcast. Emeka said efforts were…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (696+ words) Shs100m damages: Nicholas Jjengo wins Shs70 million in general damages and Shs30 million in punitive damages. WhatsApp defamation: James Abola linked Jjengo to a shooting and alleged dispute over a woman in a URA management group. Failure to verify: Court finds Abola circulated…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (372+ words) Ugandan content creator David Bagonza, better known as Davic Jahlovd, has finally revealed his face, ending years of speculation about the identity behind his trademark low-pulled cap. Davic built his popularity on TikTok while keeping much of his face hidden…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (151+ words) Police arrested 13-year-old Twikirize Clever, alias "Mad Hunter", in Lyantonde District. He is accused of inciting violence and promoting sectarianism through TikTok posts. Police said the content contained vulgar and offensive language. The suspect remains in custody as investigations continue....

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (212+ words) Next Media has confirmed that some of its social media accounts were compromised after hackers gained unauthorised access to the platforms of NBS Television, Next Radio and AfroMobile. In a security notice issued on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, the media company said…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (465+ words) Police say some phone theft syndicates specialise in stealing and trading iPhones. iPhones are easier to trace because of their advanced security features. Recent raids at Cooper Complex and Katwe targeted technicians and traders handling stolen phones. Uganda Police has…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (333+ words) Police recovered 723 suspected stolen mobile phones from 12 shops at Cooper Complex. Officers also seized more than 460 used MTN and Airtel SIM cards and suspected phone-altering machines. Three recovered phones received calls from people who identified themselves as their rightful owners....

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (332+ words) In Uganda's fast-growing creator economy, Zziwa Abubakar, better known as Kreed_Icon, has emerged as one of the country's most recognisable TikTok personalities by building a brand around consistency, authenticity and relatable content. The content creator, who hails from Kawala in Kampala,…...