According to Naome Katushabe, Registrar of Marriages in NIRA’s Civil Marriages Department, the process starts with identification, with the requirements varying depending on whether the couple are Ugandans, foreigners or refugees.
“Please shake the beds,” Mucungunzi says, because intimacy matters in marriage. He describes it as an important tool for conflict resolution and the approved reproductive channel. A loving text during the day, a phone call, a thoughtful gift, sharing a meal, checking on your partner, or simply making time to talk can prepare the emotional ground for intimacy.
Most of them even told me the right time to call. I later called and eight, out of the 10 girls I approached, agreed to my proposed arrangement; none was hostile! Only two set conditions. One wanted my WhatsApp or TikTok identity and also to send her pictures of my family first.
One wants the windows wide open, while the other is worried about mosquitoes. And when the temperature rises further, even cuddling can suddenly feel like an unnecessary source of heat. In other words, there may be too much sunshine outside, but sometimes there is also too much heat in the bed. “Sometimes, something as simple as one partner wanting a duvet while the other prefers to sleep uncovered can create tension,” counselling psychologist Madinah Ismail says, noting that couples have different bodies and comfort preferences.
The wedding was presided over by Fr Genensio Niwagaba of Mushanga Catholic Parish, who urged the newlyweds to remain faithful to their spouses, love one another and uphold the values of Christian marriage.
The two humanitarian philanthropists, Nankabirwa and Muwanga, tied the knot at St. Charles Lwanga Ggaba Catholic Parish church (in Makindye Division) on August 15, 2026. The couple had cohabited for 28 years, which explains why their relatives and friends were full of joy.
“There is always a danger of working full throttle. When I became Katikkiro in 2013, I worked three straight years without a break, including being engaged on public holidays,” he said today, August 10.
Stop vetting potential partners like you are hiring for a corporate board; you are choosing a partner for a long road trip. You need to experience the person before you declare them the best lover. You have to keep pushing through long stretches of mental and physical strain, even when you are tired, frustrated or doubting the outcome. The couples that succeed are not necessarily the ones who had it easy, but those who kept fighting for the love, day after day.
Barbara Babirye Katamba accused Bwanika of allegedly making her younger sister pregnant in 2013, which she said deeply affected her and her family. She also alleged that Bwanika’s infidelity extended to an attempt to seduce an employee at the family business, who reportedly showed Katamba a love letter written by Bwanika. Katamba further alleged that in 2016, Bwanika became involved with one Hanifah and used family business money to purchase tickets for a trip with her to Dubai.
Perhaps it is time to remember that a wedding is only a day, but marriage is a lifetime. Let us celebrate the union without sacrificing the future of the family being created.
The President made the remarks on Saturday 1st August 2026 during the Okuhingira ceremony of Kisha Isabel Byanjeru Kaboyo, daughter of the Minister of State for Luweero Triangle and Rwenzori Region, Hon. Alice Kaboyo, at Kakyeera in Kiruhura District.
The incident, which occurred on the evening of July 24, 2026, in Wigweng Cell, Ojwina Ward, Lira City West Division, is being investigated by police as a case of attempted murder.
The deceased, Christopher Oyuku, died at Aboke Health Centre IV after sustaining injuries in what police suspect was a violent assault on him on the night of July 4, 2026.
Upon reaching the scene, the officers found the Toyota Wish concealed in the bushes.Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspected driver was inside the vehicle, seated in the middle seat, allegedly having sexual intercourse with the woman.
Former government chief whip Ruth Nankabirwa, speaking on July 4, 2025, the final day of the induction seminar for the 12th Parliament at Speke Resort Munyonyo, said Parliament offers several financial opportunities, but warned that borrowing without a clear investment plan could trap MPs in debt throughout their five-year term.
Speaking at the Bride & Groom Expo 2026, fertility specialist Dr Edward Tamale Ssali encouraged women who are not yet ready to start a family to consider freezing their eggs before the age of 35, when egg quality is generally at its best.
Relationship specialists warn that while couples invest heavily in creating the perfect wedding day, few devote the same time and effort to the emotional, psychological and practical preparation needed for a lifelong partnership.
Speaking at the Bride & Groom Expo, held at the UMA Show Grounds from Friday to Sunday, Pastor Isaac Rwomushana cautioned couples against sharing intimate details of their marriages with third parties, saying the habit often weakens relationships instead of strengthening them.
From dream wedding gowns for brides by City Bridals, to tailor-made suits by The Looks Bespoke for groomsmen and best men, bottles of wine from Bella Wine, and spa and nail treatments for brides and their entourage courtesy of Nkwanzi Cultural Couture the expo promises something special for everyone.
In a special moment at the expo, the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) will conduct its first public live civil marriage ceremony for one lucky couple on the first day of the event (Friday, June 26), at 3:00 pm.