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@allafrica Wed, 22 Nov 2023 07:26:00
Removing Mpuuga As Lop Will Be Disastrous, MP Silwany Warns Nup
[Nile Post] Solomon Silwany, the Member of Parliament for Bukooli Central in Bugiri district, has warned National Unity Platform (NUP) about the potential consequences of removing Mathias Mpuuga from his position as the Leader of Opposition in Parliament.
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@allafrica Fri, 24 Nov 2023 04:51:44
Men and Boys in Uganda Work to Stop Cycles of Gender-Based Violence
[UNFPA] Kasese District, Uganda -- Through his work as a village health team member in Kasese District, Uganda, Timothy Mbene Masereka had become adept at treating community members for illnesses such as malaria and pneumonia.
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@allafrica Fri, 24 Nov 2023 05:51:49
Uganda Baati Unveils Seamless E-Commerce Platform for Stone-Coated Shingles
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Uganda Baati, a leading manufacturer of roofing and building materials in Uganda, has announced the launch of a new e-commerce platform, providing customers with an effortless and convenient way to purchase its high-quality stone-coated shingles.
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@allafrica Fri, 24 Nov 2023 06:14:27
Among Cracks the Whip On Boycotting MPs
[Nile Post] Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has mandated the exclusion of MPs who persistently shun parliamentary sessions, raising concerns about their commitment to legislative responsibilities.
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@allafrica Fri, 24 Nov 2023 09:30:54
Ugandan Authorities Should Drop Charges Against Environmental Protesters
[HRW] Next week, four more students will appear before a Kampala court for participating in protests against the planned East Africa crude oil pipeline (EACOP) and for demanding a full and equitable phaseout of fossil fuels.
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@allafrica Fri, 24 Nov 2023 10:02:07
Out of Plenary, but in Kampala Eating Pizza
[Nile Post] In Uganda, where democracy should be a beacon of hope, a troubling story emerges as elected leaders appear more focused on their own interests than the well-being of the people they represent.
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@allafrica Fri, 24 Nov 2023 10:02:08
Leveraging Corporate Social Responsibility to Build Lasting Stakeholder Relationships
[Nile Post] From the advent of time, businesses have leaned into communities not only for growth but also for dependence. The dependence on people for sales, for staffing and even for manufacturing. Without community, businesses would cease to exist as they so seem.
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@allafrica Sat, 25 Nov 2023 09:38:25
Kenya, Uganda Hailed for Availing Additional Funding to Aid Crafting of EAC Confederation
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The East African Community (EAC) Heads of State have commended Kenya and Uganda for providing extra budgetary support to aid consultations on EAC the proposed political confederation.
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@allafrica Mon, 27 Nov 2023 05:42:42
Rwanda Bags 21 Medals as Uganda Dominates Zone 3 Swimming Champs
[New Times] The Rwanda put up a fair performance at the Africa Zone 3 Swimming Championship which concluded at Gahanga Swimming Pool on Saturday, collecting 21 medals in the competition which was dominated by Uganda.
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@sqoop Fri, 24 Nov 2023 12:46:08
How to beat a luseke and survive in Uganda
Once again, there was a technical delay… SCHOOLED: I have decided to make peace. I had planned to narrate my struggles with Uganda Airlines. Our love life had started off quite well. But as with all Ugandan relationships, the first moments are the best, the next ones will always school you. My first delay with […]
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@sqoop Fri, 24 Nov 2023 12:49:23
Kenneth Mugabi out to exhibit musical growth
The first time I interviewed Kenneth Mugabi was out of sheer luck. I was initially looking for film director Ken Ssebaggala. At the time, he was finishing his film, Reformed. The film follows a high school bully whose life turns around when he is forced to join a poetry club. No, Kenneth Mugabi was not […]
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@sqoop Sat, 25 Nov 2023 08:19:35
Joe Gayi wins LÁtelier award
Joe Gayi became the first visual artist from Uganda to win in Absa’s L’Atelier 2023 Awards. The ceremony took place at The Galleria in Sandton, Johannesburg recently. Gayi, a commercial Industrial Arts and Design graduate from Nkumba University gained recognition as one of the three winning ambassadors alongside Edward Lawerh (Ghana). This year’s awards were […]
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@sqoop Sat, 25 Nov 2023 09:08:02
Easy Liker of the ‘Osisikire’ hit fame
PASSION-DRIVEN: Only one year in the industry, Easy Liker is already making moves and hits. sQoop caught up with him about his music career. Who is Easy Liker? My real name is Julius Ajuna born in Rubare Ntungamo. I joined the music industry about a year ago. What inspired the name Easy Liker? The name was […]
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@sqoop Sat, 25 Nov 2023 09:13:29
Streaming: Best. Christmas. Ever!
Director: Mary Lambert Genre: Drama, Comedy Cast: Heather Graham, Brandy Norwood, Jason Biggs as Rob Sanders, Matt Cedeño, Wyatt Hunt, Madison Skye Validum, Abby Villasmil Duration: 81 minutes Now streaming on Netflix It is officially Christmas movie season! While we have made fun of Hallmark movies and their usual Christmas plotlines, they remain a good […]
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@sqoop Sat, 25 Nov 2023 09:23:33
THE VIDEO: Bwakiseera – Pinky
At the risk of sounding too harsh, there is a certain shadow of Sheebah that hovers over Pinky. And it hovers and glares its face in such a shabby way, that in the end one is visually bound to judge Pinky’s moments by how Sheebah would have pulled them off. For a fact, it is […]
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@sqoop Sat, 25 Nov 2023 09:34:40
The ultimate Brunch dresscode
A GUIDE: Mastering the art of dressing for a brunch such as the Tanqueray Flavour Fiesta, is not as commonplace as one might think. The brunch dresscode demands an air of class and elegance, steering clear of anything overly revealing. If your weekend plans are still up in the air, worry not! There are numerous […]
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@sqoop Sat, 25 Nov 2023 10:00:51
Elijah Kitaka and Viana Indi a thing?
The last time we interviewed Elijah Kitaka, he said he was on a relationships break. Well, that might be changing soon, going by what we saw at the weekend during Karole Kasita’s Chekecha concert. The Swangz Avenue artiste was in the company of Vianna Indi, a fast rising female emcee on the scene and the […]
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@sqoop Sat, 25 Nov 2023 11:24:01
Is Anne Kansiime telling us something?
Social media is one of the avenues celebrities use to communicate. In most cases, half of whatever they post is true. Having been one of the most followed celebrities in Uganda, social media is really important in Anne Kansiime’s comedy career. With her huge following, she recently passed on a message that should be taken […]
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@sqoop Sat, 25 Nov 2023 13:39:11
A lost child can never be replaced – Juliana
Songstress Juliana Kanyomozi was the opening act at the second edition of the Tusker Conver-sessions. And it was during this set that she opened up on a topic she has been avoiding for a while. According to Juliana, the loss of her son changed her life forever. She thought she was in a bad dream […]
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@kfm Sat, 25 Nov 2023 12:02:36
‘People of the Land’ turn up in big numbers for Kenneth Mugabi’s concert
When Kenneth Mugabi announced that his Serena Hotel show was going to be called People of the Land, indeed it attracted the People of the Land who thronged Victoria Hall in large numbers. The show that took place on Friday evening was termed as the singer’s biggest show ever since joining the music industry. When Mugabi joined the industry, he hadn’t had quite many concerts headlined by him but the one at Serena was evident to be more important to him and well thought of. The show kicked off at around 8:30pm with the band and choir backing up Mugabi. His performance started with songs off the album People of the Land. Mugabi was all smiles to see that Ugandans […]
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