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@chimpreports Mon, 19 Feb 2024 08:13:19
Where Will They Play? Uganda’s Capital Struggles to Retain Increasingly Rare Open Spaces
By Patricia Lindrio, Global Press Journal Uganda This story was originally published by Global Press Journal. KAMPALA, UGANDA — Boniface Ekungu strolls along a path that offers a view of his former playground. For over 10 decades, the lot was once a vibrant hub that brought the community together for football, netball and volleyball matches, …
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@sqoop Fri, 16 Feb 2024 12:04:32
Blu*3 postpone comeback concert
There was excitement when girl group Blu*3 announced that they had plans of doing a comeback concert next month. The trio; Jackie Chandiru, Lillian Mbabazi and Cinderella Sanyu during their performance at Skyz Hotel a few months ago went ahead and stated that they were planning on having this concert on Women’s Day at […]
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@sqoop Fri, 16 Feb 2024 12:14:44
I like it when people do not support me – A Pass
Alexander Bagonza, alias A Pass, is one mysterious artiste whose fanbase is not visible. He is not like other artistes who want to please everyone. If you like him you like him and if you do not, it is your problem and we have been wondering why he is like that but thankfully he explained […]
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@sqoop Fri, 16 Feb 2024 12:18:45
Chameleone planning two-day-concert
There have been talks of a music battle between Chameleone and Bebe Cool and it has dragged on from last year. The two artistes are more than ready for the battle but that might have to wait because the latest we have heard is that Chameleone is planning a two-day concert at Kampala Serena […]
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@sqoop Fri, 16 Feb 2024 12:23:34
The video: Kokonyo – Shakira Shakira ft King Saha
There is a warning to be served. This is not just a kokonyo, it is not just a sample of Shakira Shakira. It is all guns blazing, as though to say, this now or never. That is the statement Shakira makes in every scene. Although there are two people in this video. You can assume […]
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@sqoop Fri, 16 Feb 2024 13:22:06
Myco Chris returns with More Than a Conqueror
More Than a Conquerer: Myco Chris is popular for singing the Ugandan classic song, Zino Enaku with Radio and Weasel. However, ever since then, he seemed to have kept a low profile except for a sold-out charity concert in 2019. John Kenny Adeya caught up with him to explain why he maintained such a loud […]
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@sqoop Sat, 17 Feb 2024 09:49:38
Abenakyo graduates with a Masters degree
Former Miss Uganda Quin Abenakyo has graduated with a Master’s degree from the Graduate School of Global Digital Innovation in South Korea where she has been for the past two years. “Where have I been? What happened to me? Well, for the past two years, I’ve been in South Korea, immersing myself in my master’s […]
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@sqoop Sat, 17 Feb 2024 12:32:25
A Pass unhappy with Mariachi for his derogatory words about Tenge Tenge
Social media is filled with posts and comments from different people who are reacting about the derogatory statements made by renowned stand-up comedian MC Mariachi about young sensational Tik Toker Rango Tenge Tenge during his performance on Valentine’s Day at the Comedy Store on Wednesday evening. In a clip that circulated all over different social […]
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@sqoop Sat, 17 Feb 2024 14:16:47
Swift gives $100k to family of Super Bowl parade shooting victim
Taylor Swift donated $100,000 on Friday to a fundraiser supporting the family of the woman killed in a mass shooting at Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory parade. The GoFundMe page was set up one day prior, aiming to raise $75,000 for the family of Elizabeth Lopez-Galvan, who died in the shooting that also left […]
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@sqoop Sat, 17 Feb 2024 16:12:59
School girl inspires comedian Eric Omondi to construct bridge
Kenyan Comedian Eric Omondi has constructed a new bridge across Mugonga River at the border of Bomachoge Borabu and Bobasi Constituencies in Kisi County in South – Western Kenya. Omondi who was supported by well-wishers through his campaign known as “Sisi Kwa Sisi” literally translated as (Together as one or “us for us”) started […]
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@sqoop Sun, 18 Feb 2024 09:39:11
I will soon open own recording label, says Mervins Kikonyogo
Up-close. Professionally, John Mervins Kikonyogo trained as a teacher of Biology and Chemistry and along the way he has discovered many talents including music training, writes Esther Bridget Nakalya. Who is John Mervins Kikonyogo? Professionally, I am a teacher of Biology and Chemistry. I also volunteer at Reach A Hand Uganda.I am a photographer and […]
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@kfm Fri, 16 Feb 2024 08:19:40
Concern as Ibanda youth shun HIV medication
By JOVITA KYARISIIMA | Monitor Leaders in lbanda District have expressed worry over the rising number of youth living with HIV/Aids abandoning their medication. The district health officer (DHO), Dr Julius Bamwine, says the drug adherence rate among the youth reduced from 7 percent in 2022 to 5 percent in 2023. Dr Bamwine said the trend is increasing the spread of HIV/Aids among the urban communities in the district. “The rate of spread of HIV is increasing among adolescents in urban areas such as Igorora Town Council, Ibanda Town, and Ishongororo Town Council, for rural areas it is slightly lower,” he said. Read more
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@kfm Fri, 16 Feb 2024 11:04:53
UCE: Govt asked to probe PWDs’ poor performance
The National Union of Disabled Persons of Uganda (NUDIPU) has urged the government to conduct a special investigation on the poor performance of candidates with disabilities in the just-released 2023 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) and Primary Leaving Examination results. Speaking to journalists at their offices in Ntinda, Kampala the Union’s chief executive officer, Ms Esther Kyonzira said the poor performance raises concerns and calls for an urgent intervention from both the government and stakeholders in the education sector. “The concern is where is the problem? and why are learners with disabilities continuing to perform poorly despite the advocacy that NUDIPU is making in addition to the interventions that we see the Ministry of Education put in?” she wondered. The […]
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@kfm Fri, 16 Feb 2024 11:29:12
Over 500 families face eviction in Entebbe
More than 500 families residing in the Manyago Housing Estate, Manyago village, Katabi Town Council, Entebbe Municipality, Wakiso district risk being evicted after their land was fraudulently leased to a third party without their knowledge. Through their lawyer Stanley Okecho of GEM Advocates, the residents claim they previously petitioned the court and reached a consent judgment granting them priority if the Entebbe Municipal Council ever decided to lease the land. However, Mr. Okecho alleges that the council has created a new lease for the same land, despite the court judgment. He explains that when court issued the consent judgement, it directed that the land be evaluated to ensure that sitting tenants know how much to pay. “Entebbe Municipality has over […]
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@kfm Fri, 16 Feb 2024 11:45:37
Prince Harry says family could reunite over king’s illness
By AFP Prince Harry has suggested that King Charles’s illness could help reunite the British royal family, and described how he immediately “jumped on a plane” to London after his father’s cancer diagnosis. In an interview with ABC’s Good Morning America show on Friday, the prince made his first public comments on the king’s health. He said he heard the news directly from Charles “and went to go and see him as soon as I could.” “I love my family,” Harry said, adding he was “grateful” to spend a brief amount of time with his father last week. Harry spoke in Canada where he and his wife Meghan are attending training a year ahead of the Invictus Games for injured […]
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@kfm Fri, 16 Feb 2024 12:04:00
Five drown in Lake Victoria – Police
Five people have drowned in Lake Victoria on the Kirongo-Kiyindi route in Buikwe district, Ssezibwa regional police spokesperson Ms Hellen Butoto confirmed on Friday. Butoto, who attributed the unfortunate incident to overloading explains that the group drowned yesterday (Thursday, February 15, 2024) night at around 8pm. It is said that one of the victims only identified as Mr Kabenge was hired to transport cows from Kirongo to Kiyindi but during the loading process, a number of people and their properties were loaded on the same boat. An eyewitness only identified as Mr. Mukisa reported seeing Mr. Kabenge load over 5 cows, 1 sack of silverfish, 1 motorcycle, and 4 people. He identified the passengers as; Karismart, a butcher, Nalongo, a […]
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@kfm Sun, 18 Feb 2024 12:24:50
Arteta impressed by Arsenal’s hunger in Burnley rout
By AFP Mikel Arteta saluted Arsenal’s relentless drive as the Premier League title chasers crushed Burnley 5-0 to keep the pressure on leaders Liverpool. Just hours after Liverpool won 4-1 at Brentford, Arteta’s side ran riot at Turf Moor to make it five successive league wins. The north Londoners are in second place, two points behind Liverpool as they chase a first Premier League crown since 2004. Arsenal have been in ruthless mood since returning from a winter training camp in Dubai. They thrashed Crystal Palace 5-0, won 2-1 at Nottingham Forest, beat Liverpool 3-1 and demolished West Ham 6-0 before putting lowly Burnley to the sword. Martin Odegaard opening the scoring inside four minutes and Bukayo Saka’s brace was […]
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@kfm Mon, 19 Feb 2024 03:11:18
Hojlund makes Premier League history as Man Utd hold off Luton
By AFP Rasmus Hojlund made Premier League history as the Manchester United striker’s double ensured his side survived a scare from lowly Luton in their 2-1 win on Sunday. Hojlund became the youngest player to score in six consecutive Premier League games after netting twice in the first seven minutes at Kenilworth Road. At 21 years 14 days old, Hojlund surpassed Newcastle midfielder Joe Willock’s previous record set when he was 21 years 272 days old. Ruud van Nistelrooy scored in 10 successive United top-flight outings in 2003 before Leicester’s Jamie Vardy beat his Premier league record with 11 in a row in 2015. After failing to score in his first 14 Premier League appearances following his […]
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