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Entertainment News 18 May 2026
Singer Spice Diana has publicly urged fellow musicians King Saha and Pallaso to resolve their ongoing conflict peacefully after a recent clash reportedly damaged King Saha's vehicle. Source: https://www.howwe.ug/news/entertainment/42994/spice-diana-calls-for-peace-between-king-saha-and-pallaso-after-renewed-clash
Entertainment News 18 May 2026
The Uganda Musicians Association (UMA) has offered to mediate peace talks between feuding artists King Saha and Pallaso. UMA aims to resolve their differences peacefully for the sake of the music industry and the safety of creatives. Source: https://www.howwe.ug/news/entertainment/42991/uganda-musicians-association-offers-to-reconcile-king-saha-and-pallaso
news 18 May 2026
A 55-year-old land dealer, Charles Kyagaba, has been sentenced to eight years in prison by the High Court in Entebbe for orchestrating a fraudulent land scheme in Wakiso District, which defrauded buyers and led to potential evictions. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/land-racketeering-wakiso-land-dealer-sentenced-to-eight-years-over-fraudulent-sales-5464466
news 18 May 2026
The Commercial Court has ordered an architectural firm, FBW (U) Limited, to refund approximately Shs2.7 billion to Meera Investment Ltd for fundamental breaches of a consultancy agreement concerning the expansion of Kabira Country Club. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/architectural-firm-fined-shs2-7b-over-kabira-country-club-expansion-project-5464448
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Singer Spice Diana has publicly urged fellow musicians King Saha and Pallaso to resolve their ongoing conflict peacefully after a recent clash reportedly damaged King Saha's vehicle. Source: https://www.howwe.ug/news/entertainment/42994/spice-diana-calls-for-peace-between-king-saha-and-pallaso-after-renewed-clash
news
A 55-year-old land dealer, Charles Kyagaba, has been sentenced to eight years in prison by the High Court in Entebbe for orchestrating a fraudulent land scheme in Wakiso District, which defrauded buyers and led to potential evictions. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/land-racketeering-wakiso-land-dealer-sentenced-to-eight-years-over-fraudulent-sales-5464466
Politics
As investigations into alleged corruption surrounding former Speaker Anita Among intensify, individuals previously associated with her have begun to quietly withdraw from public displays of affiliation online. This digital retreat includes editing social media profiles, removing references, and tightening privacy settings. Source: https://observer.ug/news/among-allies-go-quiet-online-as-corruption-probe-deepens
transport
Motorcycle taxi operators in Uganda are urging the government and traffic police to bring back the Express Penalty System (EPS), citing a noticeable decline in road discipline and an increase in accidents since its suspension. Source: https://observer.ug/news/boda-riders-push-for-return-of-eps-amid-rising-road-crashes