Inside Shs10b gamble on local music promoters

Uganda's music promoters run a cash-hungry business in which millions must be spent before the first ticket is sold. Artistes have to be paid, venues secured, publicity and equipment covered, and logistics arranged, with no guarantee that a concert will recover the investment. Many promoters say they have relied on expensive borrowing to bridge that The post Inside Shs10b gamble on local music promoters first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

'He gave us history': Eddy Kenzo pays glowing tribute to veteran singer Jose Chameleone

The President of the Uganda National Musicians Federation and Senior Presidential Advisor on Creatives, Eddy Kenzo, has paid a glowing tribute to veteran singer Jose Chameleone, describing his contribution to Ugandan music as far greater than his hits, awards, and decades in the industry. In a lengthy appreciation message, Kenzo pointed out that Chameleone belongs The post 'He gave us history': Eddy Kenzo pays glowing tribute to veteran singer Jose Chameleone first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

Joshua Baraka Keeps Walking in Mbarara as the city Turns Up for the Final Stop of Brakaland Tour

If there was ever any doubt about Joshua Baraka's place among Uganda's most exciting musical acts right now, Mbarara may have just settled the debate. Nkore Place was packed on Saturday night as revellers turned up in their numbers for the final stop of the Joshua Baraka Brakaland Tour, delivering a night of music, whisky, The post Joshua Baraka Keeps Walking in Mbarara as the city Turns Up for the Final Stop of Brakaland Tour first appeared on Matooke Republic.

PZ Cussons appoints Growell Uganda as distributor for Imperial Leather and Venus Haircare

PZ Cussons has appointed Growell Uganda Limited as the new distributor of its Imperial Leather and Venus Haircare brands in Uganda, in a move aimed at expanding their availability across the country. The partnership was announced at a launch dinner held on Saturday evening at Hotel Africana in Kampala, attended by media, trade partners, salonists, The post PZ Cussons appoints Growell Uganda as distributor for Imperial Leather and Venus Haircare first appeared on Matooke Republic.

Private security company supervisor captured in viral video assaulting colleague over alleged scrap theft arrested

Police in Busoga North have arrested a supervisor with Securex Private Security Company after a viral video showed him allegedly assaulting another security guard in Buyende District. The suspect has been identified as Joseph Warom, a Securex supervisor. He is accused of assaulting Ayub Mbadi, another security guard deployed at Kidera Sugar Works. Police said The post Private security company supervisor captured in viral video assaulting colleague over alleged scrap theft arrested first appeared on Matooke Republic.

Here's what you need to know as Kabalega International Airport starts receiving passenger planes

Kabalega International Airport in Hoima has started receiving passenger aircraft, marking a major step towards the operationalisation of Uganda's newest international airport. The airport received its first aircraft on Sunday, 27 September 2026, as football teams and officials arrived ahead of the ongoing preparations for AFCON 2027. An aircraft carrying officials from CAF, FIFA and The post Here's what you need to know as Kabalega International Airport starts receiving passenger planes first appeared on Matooke Republic.

Remembering Moses Matovu: The legendary face of Afrigo Band

There was a particular way Moses Matovu held his saxophone. Not as a prop, nor as an ornament a bandleader carried because the stage demanded it. He held it like a craftsman holds the tool through which a lifetime of thought had found a voice. Then he played. For generations of Ugandans, that sound became The post Remembering Moses Matovu: The legendary face of Afrigo Band first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

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Archbishop Kaziimba Joins Kitgum Clean-Up, Calls on Every Ugandan to Make Cleanliness a Family Responsibility

Archbishop Kaziimba Joins Kitgum Residents for National Cleaning Day KITGUM MUNICIPALITY — Residents of Kitgum Municipality today joined leaders and other members of the community to mark the National Cleaning Day, held on the last Saturday of every month. The cleaning exercise was attended by His Grace the Most Rev. Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu, Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, who joined the people of Kitgum in cleaning their community. Speaking during the exercise, Archbishop Kaziimba called on Ugandans to make cleanliness part of their daily life. He said keeping homes, workplaces, public places, and bodies clean is important for healthy and peaceful communities. The Archbishop also spoke about the importance of cleanliness in homes. He encouraged both men and women to keep themselves and their homes clean, saying a clean home can help create peace, respect, and good relationships among family members. The Minister of State for Environment, Hon. Beatrice Atim Anywar, also urged Ugandans to take National Cleaning Day seriously. She called on communities to keep their surroundings clean and to continue with the practice every day, rather than waiting for the last Saturday of the month. The exercise brought together leaders, market vendors, and residents of Kitgum Municipality. Among those who took part were Hon. Beatrice Akori, Minister for Northern Uganda; Hon. Otober, MP for Aruu North; Tonny Blair Toolit, LV Kitgum; His Worship Okwera Richard Ojara, Mayor of Kitgum; and Mr. Segawa Jimmy Ebil, RDC Kitgum. A clean community is a healthy community. Let every person play their part in keeping Kitgum clean every day.

Five Reasons to Make Your Way to The Big Meeting Tomorrow

As September draws to a close, The Big Meeting returns to Thrones Lounge tomorrow, Sunday, September 27, offering Kampala another reason to slow down, dress up and spend the last Sunday of the month in good company. Built around food, music, cocktails and the easy pleasure of meeting people, the latest edition brings together a The post Five Reasons to Make Your Way to The Big Meeting Tomorrow first appeared on Matooke Republic.

Police arrest three suspects over series of robberies targeting people carrying large sums of cash in Kampala

Kampala Metropolitan Police (KMP) have arrested three suspected members of a gang accused of targeting people carrying large sums of money on motorcycles in areas of KMP East. The arrests follow investigations into a robbery on 17 August 2026 along Bukoto Heights, where a cashier from Tilupati was attacked while travelling to a bank. According The post Police arrest three suspects over series of robberies targeting people carrying large sums of cash in Kampala first appeared on Matooke Republic.

Archbishop Kaziimba Joins Kitgum Residents for National Cleaning Day

Archbishop Kaziimba Joins Kitgum Residents for National Cleaning Day KITGUM MUNICIPALITY — Residents of Kitgum Municipality today joined leaders and other members of the community to mark the National Cleaning Day, held on the last Saturday of every month. The cleaning exercise was attended by His Grace the Most Rev. Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu, Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, who joined the people of Kitgum in cleaning their community. Speaking during the exercise, Archbishop Kaziimba called on Ugandans to make cleanliness part of their daily life. He said keeping homes, workplaces, public places, and bodies clean is important for healthy and peaceful communities. The Archbishop also spoke about the importance of cleanliness in homes. He encouraged both men and women to keep themselves and their homes clean, saying a clean home can help create peace, respect, and good relationships among family members. The Minister of State for Environment, Hon. Beatrice Atim Anywar, also urged Ugandans to take National Cleaning Day seriously. She called on communities to keep their surroundings clean and to continue with the practice every day, rather than waiting for the last Saturday of the month. The exercise brought together leaders, market vendors, and residents of Kitgum Municipality. Among those who took part were Hon. Beatrice Akori, Minister for Northern Uganda; Hon. Otober, MP for Aruu North; Tonny Blair Toolit, LV Kitgum; His Worship Okwera Richard Ojara, Mayor of Kitgum; and Mr. Segawa Jimmy Ebil, RDC Kitgum. A clean community is a healthy community. Let every person play their part in keeping Kitgum clean every day.

Snubbed in life, sculpted in legend: Moses Matovu's passing fires up debate over honorary PhDs

The passing of legendary musician Moses Matovu at age 77 has sent shockwaves through the country, triggering a massive outpouring of tributes from musicians, cultural figures, and generations of fans. Yet, behind the grief and celebration of his colossal footprint, his death has reopened an uncomfortable conversation: does Uganda truly honor its cultural icons while The post Snubbed in life, sculpted in legend: Moses Matovu's passing fires up debate over honorary PhDs first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

Passing the Baton: Can Joanita Kawalya keep Uganda's greatest band alive after Moses Matovu?

For decades, Moses Matovu was far more than just a musician in Afrigo Band. He was the beating heart, the soul, and the face that gave the group its unmatched identity, incredible longevity, and permanent place in Uganda's musical history. Now that the giant has fallen, a painful question hangs over the nation's airwaves: who The post Passing the Baton: Can Joanita Kawalya keep Uganda's greatest band alive after Moses Matovu? first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

Ugandan pharmacists call for establishment of research fund

Pharmacists under the Pharmaceutical Society of Uganda (PSU) call for the establishment of a pharmacist college as witnessed by other health professionals, to promote pharmaceutical profession in the region. According to Dr. Jonans Tusiimire, the president PSU, there 12 accredited colleges within the East, Central and Southern Africa that The post Ugandan pharmacists call for establishment of research fund first appeared on 93.3 KFM.

Truth 256 embraces vulnerability in 'Nanye'

Ugandan hip-hop artiste Yahaya Nsenge, popularly known as Truth 256, has released his latest single, 'Nanye', a reflective Runyankore-and-English song that explores loneliness, love, vulnerability and the desire to be accepted as one is. The western Uganda-based artiste had announced weeks earlier that he would release the song on September 25, building anticipation among his The post Truth 256 embraces vulnerability in 'Nanye' first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

Finance minister asks firms to take advantage of wealth funds to become export giants

The Minister Finance Henry Musasizi has challenged businesses to turn Government's wealth creation and affordable financing initiatives into larger, profitable and export-oriented enterprises, as Uganda seeks to build a US$500 billion economy by 2040. Speaking at the 17th National Competitiveness Forum in Kampala, Musasizi said Uganda must do things The post Finance minister asks firms to take advantage of wealth funds to become export giants first appeared on 93.3 KFM.

Kanungu community embraces Queen Elizabeth National Park Open Days

By Jacob Niwamanya KANUNGU: Residents of Kanungu district have embraced the ongoing Open Park Days, with interested Ugandans visiting the Ishasha sector in the southern part of Queen Elizabeth National Park. The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has designated 25th to 27th September as Open Park Days, allowing Ugandans The post Kanungu community embraces Queen Elizabeth National Park Open Days first appeared on 93.3 KFM.

DJ Phaphane to bring Cancún energy to Mediterraneo this Sunday

This weekend, Kampala's ministers of enjoyment are in for a treat once again, as the world's first luxury tequila, Don Julio, in partnership with premium hangout spot Mediterraneo, will host the second edition of the tequila sundowner this Sunday, September 27. This second edition of the day-to-night sundowner is set to give guests a premium The post DJ Phaphane to bring Cancún energy to Mediterraneo this Sunday first appeared on Matooke Republic.

Bad Black says Beauty Beyond The Scars drained her financially

Bad Black may have poured more money into empowering women than she ever got back. The socialite has revealed that her Beauty Beyond The Scars initiative left her with no profit after she spent millions of shillings organising its first edition at Skyz Hotel in Naguru. The initiative was created to encourage women to believe The post Bad Black says Beauty Beyond The Scars drained her financially first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.