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Politics 31 March 2026

Speaker Anita Among Pays Tribute to Late Nathan Okori, Father of Jacob Oulanyah

Speaker Anita Among delivered a heartfelt tribute at the funeral of Nathan Okori, father of the late Speaker Jacob Oulanyah, calling him a father figure whose legacy endures through his children. She pledged ongoing support to the family and contributed generously alongside a message from President Museveni. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4376/speaker-among-honours-father-late-oulanyah

Source: Parliament of Uganda
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  • jacob-oulanyah
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crime 31 March 2026

Kiboga Prison Warder Moses Anguyo Captured in DRC Over Deadly Shooting Rampage

Moses Anguyo, the fugitive prison warder accused of killing four people at Kiboga Prisons, was arrested in Aru town, DRC, through a joint Ugandan-Congolese operation and extradited to Uganda. He now faces murder charges after a Shs 10 million bounty aided his capture. Source: https://observer.ug/news/fugitive-kiboga-prison-warder-arrested-in-drc-faces-murder-charges

Source: The Observer (Uganda)
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Entertainment News 31 March 2026

Tracy Melon Says Sorry for Mbarara Stage Exit, Cites Fan Disrespect

Ugandan singer Tracy Melon has apologized to fans disappointed by her sudden walkout during a Mbarara performance, attributing it to inappropriate touching by a fan. She stressed the need for respect at shows while her team negotiates with the promoter. Source: https://www.howwe.ug/news/entertainment/42725/tracy-melon-apologises-blames-disrespect-for-mbarara-walkout

Source: Howwe Entertainment
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  • mbarara
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Entertainment News 31 March 2026

Dokta Brain Champions Joshua Baraka, Urges Critics to Rally Behind Uganda's Global Star

Dokta Brain has fiercely defended Joshua Baraka against local critics, highlighting his role as Uganda's pioneering international music representative. He calls on detractors to support Baraka's rise, likening him to African giants like Wizkid and Burna Boy. Source: https://www.howwe.ug/news/entertainment/42724/dokta-brain-defends-joshua-baraka-tells-critics-to-join-him

Source: Howwe Entertainment
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Speaker Anita Among delivered a heartfelt tribute at the funeral of Nathan Okori, father of the late Speaker Jacob Oulanyah, calling him a father figure whose legacy endures through his children. She pledged ongoing support to the family and contributed generously alongside a message from President Museveni. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4376/speaker-among-honours-father-late-oulanyah

crime

crime

Moses Anguyo, the fugitive prison warder accused of killing four people at Kiboga Prisons, was arrested in Aru town, DRC, through a joint Ugandan-Congolese operation and extradited to Uganda. He now faces murder charges after a Shs 10 million bounty aided his capture. Source: https://observer.ug/news/fugitive-kiboga-prison-warder-arrested-in-drc-faces-murder-charges

Entertainment News

Entertainment News

Ugandan singer Tracy Melon has apologized to fans disappointed by her sudden walkout during a Mbarara performance, attributing it to inappropriate touching by a fan. She stressed the need for respect at shows while her team negotiates with the promoter. Source: https://www.howwe.ug/news/entertainment/42725/tracy-melon-apologises-blames-disrespect-for-mbarara-walkout

Health

Health

A confirmed measles outbreak in Kagadi district, mid-western Uganda, has killed five children under five in the sub-counties of Kyakabadima, Kyaterekera, and Ndaiga. Health authorities are ramping up vaccinations, sensitization efforts, and treatment with Vitamin A supplements to contain the spread. Source: https://observer.ug/news/five-children-dead-as-measles-outbreak-hits-kagadi-district