Lydia Jazmine promises Liane a new song, video to reignite music career

Lydia Jazmine is going beyond applause to help fellow singer Liane Nakaweesi return to the music scene, promising to personally finance a new song, studio session, music video and TikTok promotion for the singer. The gesture follows Liane's surprise appearance at Lydia Jazmine's concert a few days ago, where she returned to the stage after The post Lydia Jazmine promises Liane a new song, video to reignite music career first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

A Pass and wife welcomes first child weeks after Kwanjula

Ugandan singer Alexander Bagonza, popularly known as A Pass, has reportedly welcomed his first child with his longtime partner, Alicia. The couple is said to have welcomed a baby boy, with both mother and child reportedly doing well. A Pass, who has largely kept his relationship away from the public eye, confirmed the news in The post A Pass and wife welcomes first child weeks after Kwanjula first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

Princess Ruth Komuntale pens emotional farewell tribute to King Oyo

Princess Ruth Komuntale has remembered her late younger brother, Tooro King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, as a God-fearing man whose humour, stories and protective nature remained at the heart of their family bond. In an emotional farewell, Komuntale said it was difficult to accept that the family had reached the point of saying The post Princess Ruth Komuntale pens emotional farewell tribute to King Oyo first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

Kitgum Man, 34, Arrested for False Social Media Claims Regarding Rwot Acana

Lydia Jazmine weighs in on dating men who rent

Singer Lydia Jazmine has challenged the idea that a man's home ownership should determine whether he is worth dating, saying love should take precedence over material possessions. The singer was responding to the ongoing social media debate about women who choose to date or settle down with men who have not yet built or owned The post Lydia Jazmine weighs in on dating men who rent first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

ADJUMANI WEST BY-ELECTION: ELECTORAL COMMISSION MONITORS POLLS AS VOTER TURNOUT REMAINS LOW

Electoral Commission Chairperson Simon Byabakama is in Adjumani West County to monitor today's parliamentary by-election, accompanied by other senior Electoral Commission officials. The by-election seeks to replace former area MP, General Moses Ali, who died in July. Low voter turnout has been reported at several polling stations. "Polling The post ADJUMANI WEST BY-ELECTION: ELECTORAL COMMISSION MONITORS POLLS AS VOTER TURNOUT REMAINS LOW first appeared on 93.3 KFM.

Hospitality challenge puts young professionals to the test

For three days, the Hotel and Tourism Training College in Jinja became a testing ground for Uganda's next generation of hospitality professionals as students from different institutions competed in the second edition of the Hospitality Skills Challenge. Held under the theme "Fusion of Culture," the challenge brought together students from tourism and hospitality training institutions The post Hospitality challenge puts young professionals to the test first appeared on Matooke Republic.

Speke Resort Munyonyo staff donate blood to support patients in need

Staff at Speke Resort Munyonyo have donated blood as part of the resort's ongoing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities, supporting efforts to maintain adequate blood supplies for patients across Uganda. The blood donation exercise was held last week in partnership with Nakasero Blood Bank, with employees turning up to give blood and support patients who The post Speke Resort Munyonyo staff donate blood to support patients in need first appeared on Matooke Republic.

How Sparen Talker turned comedy into a career

What started with a few comedy skits has given Sparen Mugumya, popularly known as Sparen Talker, a growing audience, a source of income and opportunities he once could only imagine. Born in Ntungamo District, western Uganda, Sparen did not set out with a clear plan of turning comedy into a career. Like many young creatives, The post How Sparen Talker turned comedy into a career first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

Afrigo Band to headline Legends and Classic Night

Few names are as closely associated with Uganda's musical heritage as Afrigo Band, a group whose songs have remained part of the country's soundtrack across generations. The legendary band will headline the third edition of Legends and Classic Night at Buffaloes Lounge along Komamboga Road on Saturday, October 3, 2026. Organised by G Power Concepts, The post Afrigo Band to headline Legends and Classic Night first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

Kenzo: Bebe Cool couldn't stay under my leadership

Singer Eddy Kenzo has offered another explanation for why fellow musician Bebe Cool left the Uganda National Musicians Federation (UNMF), attributing the departure to disagreements over leadership. Kenzo claims Bebe Cool prefers to be in charge and is unlikely to remain in organisations where he does not hold the top position. "Wherever Bebe Cool doesn't The post Kenzo: Bebe Cool couldn't stay under my leadership first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

Adjumani West votes today to replace late Moses Ali

Voters in Adjumani West Constituency go to the polls today, Thursday, September 17, 2026, to elect a new Member of Parliament following the death of former legislator Gen. Moses Ali. Gen. Ali died at Nakasero Hospital in Kampala on July 18, 2026, leaving the parliamentary seat vacant and triggering the by-election. A total of 51,437 The post Adjumani West votes today to replace late Moses Ali first appeared on Matooke Republic.

Tooro King-designate closes social media accounts, appoints spokesperson ahead of coronation

King of Tooro-designate Edward Rukidi Nyabongo 1 has closed all his personal social media accounts and appointed a spokesperson to handle his public communication ahead of his coronation. Nyabongo appointed Paul Nyakaana Businge Akiiki as his interim Principal Personal Secretary (PPS) and spokesperson, giving him responsibility for all official communication on behalf of the incoming The post Tooro King-designate closes social media accounts, appoints spokesperson ahead of coronation first appeared on Matooke Republic.

I'm honoured to have had a child with a real man — Sheebah

Singer Sheebah Karungi has praised her baby daddy, Jaffar Suleiman, describing him as a "real man" and saying she deliberately chose a father who would be present in their child's life. Sheebah, who has largely kept her relationship and family life private, became a mother when her son, Amir, was born on 23 November 2024. The post I'm honoured to have had a child with a real man — Sheebah first appeared on Matooke Republic.

Mpigi High Court dismisses Kiyaga's bid for election documents

Mpigi High Court has dismissed an application by Mawokota North parliamentary election petitioner Kiyaga Hillary Innocent seeking access to election documents held by the Electoral Commission. Justice Jamson Karemani dismissed the application with costs, saying Kiyaga had failed to make a proper case for the discovery and production of The post Mpigi High Court dismisses Kiyaga's bid for election documents first appeared on 93.3 KFM.

Court to Rule on Voter Register in Anywars Election Petition

Shake It Africa: Jon Muq's new mission to take African music global

Ugandan singer-songwriter Jon Muq is turning his journey from a one-room home outside Kampala to international stages into a platform aimed at opening doors for other African artistes. Muq has launched Shake It Africa, a new music label and live entertainment company created to connect African artists with audiences around the world through music, live The post Shake It Africa: Jon Muq's new mission to take African music global first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

Thousands receive free medical and surgical services at Buganda Kingdom and I&M Bank backed Tubeere Balamu Health Camp in Kayunga

Thousands of residents and surrounding communities gathered at Kangulumira sub county headquarters in Bugerere, Kayunga district, to receive free surgical and medical care during the ongoing Tubeere Balamu Health Camp, a landmark initiative spearheaded by the Kabaka Foundation, in partnership with the Association of Surgeons of Uganda (ASOU) and supported by IM Bank Uganda. Running The post Thousands receive free medical and surgical services at Buganda Kingdom and I&M Bank backed Tubeere Balamu Health Camp in Kayunga first appeared on Matooke Republic.

OPINION: Social media and brokenness pushing HIV numbers through the roof

There was a time when HIV scared Ugandans into paying attention. In the early 1990s, prevalence was above 18%. Through bold messaging, political commitment and community action, we brought it down to about 6%. We talked about HIV everywhere — on radio, in schools, at home and in communities. It worked. It saved lives. But The post OPINION: Social media and brokenness pushing HIV numbers through the roof first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

I didn't choose my child's father out of desperation

Singer Sheebah Karungi says her decision to become a mother was deliberate and was not driven by a desire for financial support from a man. The singer, who has kept much of her relationship and family life private, said she wanted her child to have an involved father, drawing from her own experience of growing The post I didn't choose my child's father out of desperation first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.