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@kfm Sat, 18 Nov 2023 13:01:49
Kyabazinga marries in Busoga’s first royal wedding since 1956
By DAVID VOSH AJUNA | Monitor Jovia Mutesi has officially earned her place in royalty after saying “I do” to the monarch, becoming Busoga’s 5th queen through a church service of century Anglican canons and majesty. On his father-in-law Stanley Bayoole’s 49th birthday, 35-year-old Gabula Nadiope IV became the 1st-ever king to be wedded at the Busoga Diocesan’s iconic headquarter Christ’s Church Cathedral in Jinja City’s Bugembe Township. At about 1:43pm on November 18, 2023, the world’s latest wed king recited vows with Mutesi, then the couple exchanged rings nearly 10 minutes later in a sacred symbol of eternity. Read more
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@kfm Mon, 20 Nov 2023 04:00:16
Napoleon’s hat sells for record sum at French auction
By AFP A hat belonging to Napoleon Bonaparte when he was French emperor sold for a record of nearly two million euros at a French auction on Sunday, the auction house said. It went for 1.932 million euros ($2.1 million) — breaking the previous record for a Napoleonic hat, held by the same auction house, of 1.884 million euros in 2014 shelled out by a South Korean businessman. The hat, known as a bicorne, is in Napoleon’s trademark colours — black, with the French flag’s colours blue-white-red as insignia — and attracted interest from collectors “the world over”, auctioneers Osenat said, declining to give the identity or nationality of the eventual buyer. It was last owned by businessman Jean-Louis Noisiez, who died […]
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@kfm Mon, 20 Nov 2023 04:44:35
NUP demands fresh justice for 2020 riot victims
By Peter Sserugo The leaders and supporters of the Opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) party have reiterated their demand for justice for the 2020 riot victims. The group that gathered at the NUP party headquarters in Makerere Kavule in Kampala yesterday held special prayers. More than 50 Ugandans died during the November 18 and 19,2020 riots. NUP members led by their party president Robert Kyagulanyi tasked the government to give a detailed report surrounding the death of Ugandans. Mr Kyagulanyi said the government should produce a list of perpetrators and hold them accountable for the killings. “We all know that the court awarded Amos Ssegawa’s mother Shs50m after convicting the government for killing her son during the riots, but that […]
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@kfm Mon, 20 Nov 2023 05:19:33
Kingdoms to get Shs60m monthly, says Tayebwa
By Tausi Nakato President Museveni has directed Parliament to allocate Shs60m per month to each of all recognised cultural institutions to enable them function better. This was disclosed by the Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Mr Thomas Tayebwa, during the royal wedding reception of Kyabazinga William Gabula Nadiope IV and Inhebantu Jovia Mutesi at Igenge Palace, Northern Division in Jinja City on Saturday. “The President made a directive thatthe kingdom must be well facilitated. Let’s go and implement the Presi- dent’s directive of giving each kingdom Shs60m.I promise on behalf of all Members of Parliament that the directive will be implemented because after here we are going to work it out. The aim of this money is to help the cultural […]
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@matookerepublic Fri, 17 Nov 2023 10:15:00
Reckitt sweeps People’s Choice Awards with four victorious brands
Reckitt emerged triumphant at this year’s People’s Choice Awards, as four of its flagship brands clinched top honours in their respective categories. The gala event, held in Kampala, Uganda, celebrated excellence and innovation in business, with Dettol, Harpic, Mortein, and Jik standing out as the people’s favourites. Dettol, Reckitt’s esteemed antibacterial soap and a household […]
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@matookerepublic Sat, 18 Nov 2023 12:23:43
Royal Union: Kyabazinga of Busoga ties the knot with Inebantu Jovia Mutesi in grand ceremony
The Kyabazinga of Busoga, His Majesty William Gabula Nadiope IV, and Inebantu Jovia Mutesi, have sealed their union in a lavish ceremony at Christ Cathedral Bugembe this afternoon. This is Busoga’s first royal wedding since 1956. The grand affair was marked by cheers and jubilation from the distinguished guests in attendance. The wedding ceremony was […]
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@matookerepublic Sat, 18 Nov 2023 16:08:17
Here are the notable guests at the Busoga Royal Wedding
In a momentous celebration of tradition and love, over 20,000 guests gathered to witness the union of the Kyabazinga of Busoga, William Gabula Nadiope, and Her Royal Highness Inebantu Jovia Mutesi. This marks Busoga’s first royal wedding since 1956. The exchange of vows between the Kyabazinga and Jovia was conducted by the Archbishop of the […]
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@matookerepublic Sat, 18 Nov 2023 16:30:26
Noni Vie and Johnnie Walker set a new standard for luxury celebrations
For anyone who is in love with the finer things, elegance and sophistication, a new star has emerged on the nightlife scene in the form of Noni Vie Bar and Restaurant. On Friday night, the hot new establishment located in Lugogo opened its doors in a spectacular grand opening ceremony that was topped with a […]
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@matookerepublic Sun, 19 Nov 2023 04:00:00
Queen Jovia Mutesi reveals how she first met the Kyabazinga
Her Royal Highness Inebantu Jovia Mutesi has opened up about her first encounter with Kyabazinga William Gabula Nadiope IV, a moment that she says changed the course of her academic and personal life. Speaking at a sumptuous banquet attended by esteemed guests at Igenge Palace in Jinja, Inebantu Jovia disclosed that the first meeting occurred […]
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@matookerepublic Sun, 19 Nov 2023 15:31:02
A Reggae Ragga 19th hole crowns the Singleton Challenge semi final round
The Singleton Match Play Challenge took an exhilarating reggae-infused turn at the semi-final round, at the Entebbe Club on Saturday. The day that commenced with a spirited tee-off at 7:30 AM, witnessed the remaining four pairs passionately compete for a place in the coveted final round scheduled for December 2nd 2023. Unfortunately, the formidable pair […]
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@matookerepublic Sun, 19 Nov 2023 15:35:25
President Museveni Inspects Munyonyo Convention Centre, Infrastructure projects ahead of NAM and G-77 Summits
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni conducted inspection of key infrastructure projects yesterday, as the coutnry gears up for the upcoming 19th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) and the Group of 77 (G-77) +China summits scheduled to take place in January next year at Speke Resort Convention Centre, Munyonyo. Accompanied by First Daughter, Natasha Karugire, and top government officials, […]
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@chimpreports Sat, 18 Nov 2023 09:38:46
Opposition Boycott Is Official: Mpuuga Reacts To Speaker Among’s Threat
Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Hon. Mathias Mpuuga, has responded to a threat by Speaker Anita Among to throw opposition MPs on boycott out of parliament. Mpuuga said on November 17th, that the 15 days absenteeism rule will affect some Ministers like Gen. Kahinda Otafire (security) and Minister of Education Janet Museveni, but not …
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@chimpreports Sat, 18 Nov 2023 10:04:41
Joyce Mpanga Dies At 89
Uganda’s first female lecturer, Joyce Mpanga, has passed on. Mpanga was 89. News of her death was communicated on X. Her family is yet to formally communicate Mpanga’s death. In a post on X, Makerere University described the deceased as a politician, women-rights-crusader and educationist in the past six decades. “Joyce Mpanga was one of …
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@chimpreports Sat, 18 Nov 2023 12:57:30
Kyabazinga Marries Mutesi in Historic Wedding
The Kyabazinga of Busoga, William Wilberforce Gabula Nadiope IV, and Jovia Mutesi have exchanged marriage vows. This during a colourful ceremony held on Saturday afternoon at Christ’s Cathedral Bugembe in Jinja. The function, which attracted powerful officials from Busoga kingdom and government of Uganda, was held under tight security. Anglican Archbishop Stephen Kaziimba officiated the …
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@chimpreports Sat, 18 Nov 2023 14:22:56
6 Killed in Kyabazinga Royal Convoy Accident
Six people have been confirmed dead following an accident involving a vehicle that was part of the royal team from Kamuli to Jinja, the venue for the Kyabazinga’s wedding. A police report indicates that six people died on the spot and eight others injured at Nawantumbi Trading Centre, along Kamuli-Jinja Road. Preliminary findings indicate that …
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