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@sqoop Mon, 04 Dec 2023 11:55:27
Sophie Nantongo takes night at Tugende Mu Kikadde
An events promoter once said for one to start reaping profits from organising concerts, you need to have organised at least seven concerts. Going by his words, the seventh edition of the annual Tugende Mukikadde that happened at Kampala Serena Hotel Victoria Hall on Saturday evening was it. This has so far been the most-attended […]
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@kfm Mon, 04 Dec 2023 11:15:52
Anthrax: Museveni cautions locals against eating dead animals
By Ambrose Musasizi President Museveni has cautioned residents in the districts of Rakai and Kyotera against eating meat when they are not sure about its source. The President said such meat will expose them to anthrax which has already claimed 17 lives while 28 others are bedridden in several villages of Kabira Sub County in Kyotera District. “I was informed about a disease known as Anthrax in these areas of Rakai and Kyotera. It catches people after they have eaten meat of an infected animal or touched a dead animal which is already sick ,” Mr Museveni said during the commemoration of the World Aids Day at Kiswaaga Village, Byakabanda Sub County in Rakai District last Friday. The President however […]
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@matookerepublic Mon, 04 Dec 2023 11:15:38
The Mith reveals his life’s influences, collaborations and family on new episode of Tusker Malt Conversessions
Last evening, Episode II, of the Tusker Malt Conversessions second season featuring none other than the talented rapper, The Mith, went live on both Tusker Malt and Swangz Avenue YouTube pages. To start with, the choice of venue was a stroke of genius. The luscious greens at Entebbe Golf Club were transformed into a picturesque […]
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@matookerepublic Mon, 04 Dec 2023 11:37:36
Five killed as perimeter wall collapses on their rentals in Makindye
At least five people have died in Ndejje-Kanyanya, Makindye Sabagabo after a wall fence collapsed on their rented rooms. According to the police, the incident happened at about 3 am when the perimeter wall of Good Luck Petrol Station collapsed onto rental properties owned by Nalumansi Proscovia. The deceased have been identified as Phiona Nabulumba, […]
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@matookerepublic Sun, 03 Dec 2023 10:47:00
Ugandan fashion designer Abbas Kaijuka scoops two Zikomo Awards in Zambia
Ugandan fashion designer, Abbas Kaijuka, the creative force behind Kai’s Divo Collections, has clinched two awards at the Zikomo Awards held in Lusaka, Zambia. Abbas secured the titles of “Fashion Designer of the Year, Africa” and “Costume Designer of the Year, Africa 2023,” showcasing his prowess in crafting innovative designs that transcend the realms of […]
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@sqoop Sat, 02 Dec 2023 13:58:03
Tugende Mukikadde happening tonight
This year’s edition of the annual Tugende Mukikadde in collaboration with the Elderly Network Foundation is going to be special with a special stage strictly designed in retro fashion. According to Ibrahim Ssebatta of Kadanke brand house who are going to be producing the show that is happening on tonight Saturday, December 2, at Kampala […]
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@sqoop Sat, 02 Dec 2023 14:08:31
Let the music and comedy industry grow – Bebe Cool to URA
For some time now, the public has been wondering why Alex Muhangi’s Comedy Store shifted from Lugogo UMA show grounds to Lazio bar, a smaller venue compared to the latter. Last Wednesday, Bebe Cool who was the headlining act at the Comedy Store show pointed out the main reasons for the drastic changes. The artiste […]
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@sqoop Sun, 03 Dec 2023 09:10:07
Rwandan star Somi makes Broadway debut
Rwandan-Ugandan Grammy-nominated singer, composer, playwright and actor Somi Kakoma (known in the jazz world simply as Somi) has made her Broadway debut starring as the title character of Jaja’s African Hair Braiding. Jaja’s African Hair Braiding is a new play by the award-winning Ghanaian-American playwright Jocelyn Bioh (School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play) […]
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@kfm Sun, 03 Dec 2023 16:38:18
East African regional force begins withdrawal from DRC
By AFP The East African Community (EAC) regional force began its withdrawal from the Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday morningafter Kinshasa deemed it ineffective and refused to renew its mandate. The regional bloc first deployed troops in the violence-plagued region in November last year after the resurgence of the M23 rebel group. DRC authorities at the time invited the EAC to deploy its forces to free the areas taken by the rebels. But the future of the deployment was thrown into doubt after DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi accused the force of cohabiting with the rebels rather than forcing them to lay down arms. Following a summit on 25 November, the EAC announced that the DRC “would not renew […]
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@kfm Sun, 03 Dec 2023 18:54:57
Spurs snatch point at Man City after Liverpool drama
By AFP Tottenham’s Dejan Kulusevski headed a dramatic late equaliser in a six-goal thriller at Manchester City on Sunday after Liverpool staged a sensational comeback on a breathless afternoon in the Premier League. High-flying Aston Villa scored in the 90th minute to draw 2-2 at Bournemouth while 10-man Chelsea shrugged off a red card for captain Conor Gallagher to edge Brighton 3-2 on a day when 24 goals were scored in five matches. Pep Guardiola’s champions led 2-1 at the break thanks to a Phil Foden goal after Spurs captain Son Heung-min had scored at both ends, but Giovani Lo Celso’s superb strike made it 2-2. Substitute Jack Grealish looked to have secured City’s first Premier League win in three […]
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@kfm Mon, 04 Dec 2023 04:00:48
Three talking points from the Premier League
By AFP Arsenal opened up a two-point lead at the top of the Premier League after Manchester City stumbled once more in a thrilling 3-3 draw against Tottenham on Sunday. Liverpool looked as though they were also set for a rare slip-up at Anfield, until two late goals secured a 4-3 win against Fulham, which lifted Jurgen Klopp’s men into second place behind the Gunners, who were 2-1 winners over Wolves on Saturday. Manchester United’s recent Premier League revival came to a grinding halt at Newcastle, while Everton boosted their survival hopes despite a 10-point deduction. AFP Sport looks at three talking points from the Premier League weekend. Leaky Man City open door to challengers City have now won just […]
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@kfm Mon, 04 Dec 2023 04:15:12
COP28: Uganda on the spot for sending 600 delegates
By Franklin Draku Government is under the spotlight again for sending a 600-strong delegation to the 28th Conference of Parties that is underway in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). This has opened the government for scrutiny over its spending choices amid revenue constraints It makes Uganda one of the African countries with the largest delegations, just a few tiers below Nigeria, the second largest economy on the continent- represented by over 1,400 delegates. Three months after the budget reading, the government suffered intense criticism after it dispatched two delegations of 70 notable officials to the UN General Assembly in New York, where some of the representatives were from dockets unrelated to the theme of the September summit. On the team are 13 […]
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@kfm Mon, 04 Dec 2023 04:22:01
Museveni calls for more vigilance following Saturday night twin explosions
President Yoweri Museveni has re-echoed the call for more vigilance among members of the public amid renewed terror threats to the country. He has particularly asked people in churches, markets, mosques, bus terminals, hotels, and bars to be vigilant and look out for strangers. In a statement, the president says the vigilance must be maintained until security forces completely up-root the ADF in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which he blames for the spate of attacks on citizens in the recent past. This is after 2 Improvised Explosive Devices exploded in Kikubamutwe parish (Kabalagala) and another in Nabweru Kibwa Nassana municipality on Saturday night. The president, however, says that due to the vigilance of the Wanainchi and the security forces, the […]
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