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Bruno K's other hit gives hope to Ugandans in need through his social media platforms
For Bruno Kiggundu, social media is more than a stage for promoting music, celebrating success or entertaining fans. It has become a lifeline for Ugandans in need. The musician, popularly known as Bruno K, says his inbox receives close to 15 requests for help every day, giving him a glimpse into the often-hidden struggles of The post Bruno K's other hit gives hope to Ugandans in need through his social media platforms first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Sun, 13 Sep 2026 10:05:48
From Karamoja to West Nile: Salva Two and Sundiata Mok redefining Ugandan comedy
There was a moment at the National Theatre earlier last month when comedy seemed less about Kampala and more about where Uganda comes from. Sylvesto Lokorio, better known as Salva Two, and Ismail Mansur, who performs as Sundiata Mok, shared the stage for a double comedy special. One came from Karamoja; the other from Arua in The post From Karamoja to West Nile: Salva Two and Sundiata Mok redefining Ugandan comedy first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Sat, 12 Sep 2026 14:49:00
Grace Nakimera makes triumphant return to the stage with Power of Grace concert
After years away from the spotlight, Grace Nakimera returned in style, captivating fans with a powerful and emotional performance at the Power of Grace concert. Powered by IM Bank Uganda, the event drew hundreds of fans to Victoria Hall for an evening of music, culture, and nostalgia. From the moment Nakimera stepped onto the stage, The post Grace Nakimera makes triumphant return to the stage with Power of Grace concert first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Sun, 13 Sep 2026 08:57:24
Manchester derby set to deliver another unmissable Guinness Matchday
Manchester United and Manchester City renew one of English football's fiercest rivalries on Sunday, with points, pride and bragging rights at stake, and fans across the country getting set for a Guinness Matchday experience. The wait is almost over. Manchester United welcome Manchester City to Old Trafford today, Sunday, 13 September 2026, for another chapter The post Manchester derby set to deliver another unmissable Guinness Matchday first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@uplandMedia Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:00:39
Musuuga reaffirms Kijanangoma's selection as Tooro King
Fort Portal, Uganda | URN | The head of the Babiito royal clan in Tooro Kingdom Musuga Charles Kamurasi has reaffirmed the selection of Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma as the new king of Tooro. Kamurasi made the remarks on Saturday during the funeral service of the late Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV at … The post Musuuga reaffirms Kijanangoma's selection as Tooro King appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:00:39
Thousands mourn King Oyo at funeral ceremony in Fort Portal
Fort Portal, Uganda | URN | The thousands of mourners who this morning gathered at St. John's Cathedral in Fort Portal to pay their final respects to the fallen king of Tooro king, Oyo Nyimba Kabamab Iguru, Rukiidi IV who passed away last month featured a a mix of political leaders, cultural and religious figures, … The post Thousands mourn King Oyo at funeral ceremony in Fort Portal appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:00:39
EXPERTS: Uganda's education export boom built without a strategy
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Uganda has failed to turn foreign students into an education export industry, according to findings from Makerere-based Economic Policy Research Centre (EPRC). Researchers warn that the country has never turned its advantages in the education sector into a serious economic strategy, and the advantage may already be slipping. Dr. Ibrahim … The post EXPERTS: Uganda's education export boom built without a strategy appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:00:39
Archbishop Kaziimba urges Tooro to remain united as Oyo is laid to rest
Fort Portal, Uganda | URN | The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda Rt Rev Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu has urged the people of Tooro to remain united and avoid words and actions that could deepen divisions following the death of Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV. Preaching at the funeral service for the late … The post Archbishop Kaziimba urges Tooro to remain united as Oyo is laid to rest appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@matookerepublic Sat, 12 Sep 2026 16:26:03
King Oyo laid to rest at Karambi Royal Tombs
King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV has been laid to rest at the Karambi Royal Tombs in Fort Portal City, bringing his 31-year reign to an end. The burial, which took place at around 5pm on Saturday, came later than the customary time observed in Tooro Kingdom. According to Tooro Kingdom norms, the Omukama The post King Oyo laid to rest at Karambi Royal Tombs first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Sat, 12 Sep 2026 15:29:55
Mesach Semakula turns 50, reflects on a life built around music
At 50, Mesach Semakula is not simply counting birthdays. He is looking back at five decades of music, relationships, family and the young artistes he has helped along the way. The veteran singer will celebrate the milestone with a concert dubbed Mesach Semakula Live in 50 Years of Greatness, scheduled for November 13 at Kingdom The post Mesach Semakula turns 50, reflects on a life built around music first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@theguardian Sat, 12 Sep 2026 15:09:05
Burial of King Oyo takes place in Uganda as news anchor prepares for throne
Royal guards carry casket through streets of Fort Portal amid row over appointment of Edward Rukidi KijanangomaUganda's King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, long the world's youngest monarch, has been buried among the tombs of his royal forebears as his Tooro kingdom looked to put a bitter succession battle behind it.Oyo's appointed successor, the news anchor Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma, cast nine coffee berries into the grave at the Karambi Royal Tombs, marking the formal handover of power in the western Ugandan kingdom. Continue reading...
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@sqoop Sat, 12 Sep 2026 13:35:22
Kaziimba asks Tooro to honour Oyo by backing Arsenal
Archbishop Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu brought a lighter moment to King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru IV's funeral service on Saturday when he reminded mourners of the late monarch's love for football particularly Uganda Cranes and English football club, Arsenal. Speaking at St John's Cathedral in Fort Portal, where he led the funeral service, Archbishop Kaziimba urged The post Kaziimba asks Tooro to honour Oyo by backing Arsenal first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@uplandMedia Sat, 12 Sep 2026 14:00:35
Ageing Soroti Hospital needs urgent replacement
Soroti, Uganda | URN | The ageing Soroti Regional Referral Hospital is struggling to cope with increasing patient numbers because of dilapidated infrastructure, severe understaffing, inadequate equipment and limited space, prompting calls for construction of a new regional referral and teaching hospital. The concerns emerged on Wednesday, September 9, when the Parliamentary Health Committee inspected … The post Ageing Soroti Hospital needs urgent replacement appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Ugandan farmers count heavy losses as drought withers crops, weakens livestock
Masaka, Uganda | URN | Farmers across Uganda are counting heavy losses as a prolonged dry spell withers crops, dries up water sources and leaves livestock struggling for pasture and water. The extreme weather is also threatening household incomes and food security. Across several regions, farmers who invested heavily in coffee, maize, beans, sorghum and … The post Ugandan farmers count heavy losses as drought withers crops, weakens livestock appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@sqoop Sat, 12 Sep 2026 13:10:09
King Oyo's hidden cancer battle: From unexplained pain to final treatment in Dallas
The illness that claimed the life of Tooro King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV began with persistent pain that doctors initially struggled to explain, before investigations in Nairobi eventually revealed an aggressive form of cancer. The details of the late King's medical journey were disclosed on Saturday by Ugandan diplomat and Tooro Kingdom Chief The post King Oyo's hidden cancer battle: From unexplained pain to final treatment in Dallas first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Sat, 12 Sep 2026 12:23:02
I begged God to take me instead — Queen Mother Kemigisa
For Queen Mother Best Kemigisa, watching her son King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru IV battle illness was a pain she could hardly bear. As his condition deteriorated, Kemigisa said she found herself making an extraordinary plea to God — to take her life instead and spare her son. "I really asked God to take me The post I begged God to take me instead — Queen Mother Kemigisa first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Sat, 12 Sep 2026 12:41:04
Remember my brother, not just the King — Komuntale pays tribute to Oyo
Princess Ruth Komuntale has asked mourners to remember her late brother, King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru IV, for the man he was away from the throne, describing him as a quiet, deeply religious and curious person who remained devoted to his family. In an emotional tribute at Oyo's funeral service on Saturday, Komuntale chose to The post Remember my brother, not just the King — Komuntale pays tribute to Oyo first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Sat, 12 Sep 2026 12:17:18
Queen Mother Kemigisa praises Sudhir Ruparelia for supporting King Oyo
Queen Mother Best Kemigisa has praised businessman and philanthropist Dr Sudhir Ruparelia for the support and care he gave her late son, King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, throughout his life. Speaking at the burial service for King Oyo at St John's Cathedral in Fort Portal, Kemigisa recognised Dr Ruparelia among the people who The post Queen Mother Kemigisa praises Sudhir Ruparelia for supporting King Oyo first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Sat, 12 Sep 2026 12:33:37
I asked God to leave my son alone, take me first instead — Queen Mother Best Kemigisa
Queen Mother Best Kemigisa has revealed how she pleaded with God to spare her son, the late Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, during his battle with illness. In an emotional tribute during the church service at St Johns Cathedral, the Queen Mother recalled how she prayed for God to spare Oyo when he The post I asked God to leave my son alone, take me first instead — Queen Mother Best Kemigisa first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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