Jackline, has narrated how she paid a man to impregnate her after all men rejected her, and none wanted to marry her because of her disability. According to her, when she was 10 years old, her family was attacked by thugs who killed all members of her family. They then turned to her and chopped off her hands and one eye, thinking they had killed her, and left. When she woke up, she found herself in Read  Full  Article
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In the ongoing rumors of singer Eddy Kenzo and cabinet minister Phiona Nyamutoro dating, it seems the spotlight just can’t get enough of them, after the two fueled them up by attending Kenzo’s daughter Maya Musuuza’s Visitation Day at school. Story by Blizz Exclusively. Over the weekend, Kenzo and Nyamutoro made a public appearance that raised more than a few eyebrows, particularly given the rumors about their personal lives. While speculation about their supposed child together has been as accurate as a weather forecast from the meteorological authority, their presence at a certain event hinted at a familial connection. The…
RELIGIOUS BATTLES: In the ongoing battle between Kampala’s pastors, Pastor Robert Kayanja Jr, the son of renowned Pastor Robert Kayanja, has issued a serious warning, promising an “unforgettable lesson” to Pastor Jackson Ssenyonga if he does not stop threatening her mother, pastor Jessica Kayanja. This exchange adds another layer to the seemingly never-ending war of words between religious leaders in the city, which has become somewhat of an inherited tradition. The latest salvo was fired during a church sermon over the weekend, where Robert Kayanja Jr issued a stern warning to Pastor Ssenyonga, urging him to respect boundaries and refrain…
The newly-appointed State Minister for Youth and Children affairs, Balaam Barugahara, has said he is not in the Cabinet to recruit young people into the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU). PLU is a civic group headed by First Son and new Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba. Balaam, who serves as the PLU national vice chairperson for western Uganda, was last week appointed in the cabinet and vetted by the Parliament on Monday, raising eyebrows of some observers. Recently, some observers have suggested that his appointment could be aimed at recruiting the youth into the PLU, a pressure group…
There’s no shortage of weird and wonderful birds on this planet. And you can credit the dinosaurs: The two-legged theropods gave rise to winged beasts that weighed in between 100 and 500 pounds. Most birds today are much smaller, and frankly less terrifying, than their ancestors. But their quirky plumage, bills, and markings carry on dinos’ affinity for the strange. Unfortunately, many of the birds on this list are endangered, due to high levels of poaching, giving us all the more reason to appreciate their alluring patterns and charming behaviors. PLUS: This Extraordinary Bird Is Both Male and Female, Divided…
In the past couple of decades, several species have been driven to extinction thanks, in large part, to human interference. Sometimes that interference is direct, poaching for big game trophies or animal tusks. And sometimes, it’s indirect, including disruptive land development and the climate change problem. Still, there are things we can do to alleviate extinction rates, such as designating an area a wildlife refuge or a species as “protected,” or even creating a wildlife-friendly space in your own backyard. Here’s a gallery of extinct animals we’ve lost in the 150 years. Smooth Handfish Auscape//Getty Images Pictured is the red handfish, a close relative of the now-extinct smooth handfish,…
Incoming reports indicate that Nakawa Market this morning around 4Am caught fire leaving traders’ property lost. According to Luke Owoyesigire, the Deputy Kampala and Metropolitan Areas Spokesperson person, the cause of the fire is not known but says police fire brigade has been able to chip in very fast to put the fire ablaze. Luke says, though millions property has perished, no life has been lost. He cautioned market management and building owners allover the country to always put mechanisms like fire extinguishes, sprinklers in case of an emergency. A number of traders cried like children of they watched their…
This morning the entertainment industry is grieved of the death of celebrated Comedian Patrick Salvado’s father. It is believed that he died after during his daughter’s birthday. In his tweet on X (formerly Twitter), Salvado wrote; I’ve been performing through pain since last year but it’s the only thing that kept me going .. seeing other people happy, my dad loved watching me make other people happy, I’ll forever be grateful for his approval when I told him I was quitting Engineering for Comedy .. he’s answer “As long as it makes you happy” – RIP my superman https://twitter.com/idringp/status/1772033744381067572?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet
In various corners of our planet, such as the Naneghat Reverse Waterfall in India and the Stone of Davasko in Argentina, the fundamental principles of physics and gravity face profound challenges. These remarkable locales play host to extraordinary phenomena, such as water cascading upwards and objects ascending against the pull of gravity, thereby defying our conventional understanding of this omnipresent force. Journeying to these enigmatic destinations grants visitors access to awe-inspiring and perplexing encounters, akin to voyaging through the cosmos. 1. Naneghat Reverse Waterfall Location: Maharashtra, India Altitude: 750 m (2,461 ft) Amidst the enchanting tapestry of nature’s marvels lies…
Since before the Civil War, Black scientists have been conducting pioneering research that has changed the way we still live and work today. Despite experiencing racial bias from an early age, these remarkable people kept their eyes on the prize. They persevered when educational opportunities were barred because of prejudice, and found ways to do research when employment was denied for no reason other than the color of their skin. From well-known Black scientists, such as George Washington Carver, to James West, who coinvented the microphone, to those whose impressive scientific records have nearly languished in obscurity, our list will have…