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@sqoop Mon, 29 Sep 2025 07:38:07
Cocktails, Beats, and Grooves at The Big Meeting
Kampala’s social calendar has no shortage of weekend parties, but The Singleton Big Meeting has quickly carved out its own lane. Held every last Sunday of the month at Thrones Bar & Lounge, the gathering has become a place where the city’s party crowd goes not just to drink and dance, but to expect the […] The post Cocktails, Beats, and Grooves at The Big Meeting first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Mon, 29 Sep 2025 07:43:03
When Kenny G Blew, Kampala Held Its Breath
Kampala’s jazz community was treated to a rare musical experience on Sunday evening when American saxophonist Kenny G performed at Mestil Gardens. The 68-year-old musician, famed worldwide for his smooth jazz sound, played for close to two hours in a show that blended intimacy, nostalgia, and technical brilliance. The concert nearly fell victim to the […] The post When Kenny G Blew, Kampala Held Its Breath first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Mon, 29 Sep 2025 11:54:31
Mayanja Brothers Take Different Political Paths Ahead of Elections
During President Museveni’s nomination event at Kololo Independence Grounds, musicians Weasel (Douglas Mayanja) and Jose Chameleone (Joseph Mayanja) were present, signaling support for the ruling NRM. A few days later, their brother Pius Mayanja, better known as Pallaso, publicly declared his backing for the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP). Posting on social media, Pallaso said: […] The post Mayanja Brothers Take Different Political Paths Ahead of Elections first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Mon, 29 Sep 2025 13:38:32
Singer Geosteady Speaks Out on Drug Abuse and Recovery
What started as a desperate attempt to spark creativity and stretch his hours in the studio quickly spiraled into a destructive cycle. Days blurred into sleepless nights, his energy drained away, and the toll weighed heavily not only on his music but also on his family. Musician Geosteady, real name Hassan Kigozi, has revealed how […] The post Singer Geosteady Speaks Out on Drug Abuse and Recovery first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Tue, 30 Sep 2025 10:42:07
Alien Skin Reported Missing as Fans Demand Answers, Eddy Kenzo Steps In
For the past two days, fans of Fangone Forest Entertainment boss Alien Skin have flooded social media demanding answers about his whereabouts, with some accusing the authorities of holding him incommunicado. According to close associates, Alien Skin is currently unreachable and nowhere to be found, a situation that has sparked widespread speculation. His disappearance follows […] The post Alien Skin Reported Missing as Fans Demand Answers, Eddy Kenzo Steps In first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Wed, 01 Oct 2025 02:04:31
We Do Not Have Alien Skin – Police
It is nearly a week since musician Alien Skin went missing, with friends and family still searching and turning to the police for answers. According to close associates, the singer is currently unreachable, sparking speculation about his fate. His disappearance comes in the wake of mounting allegations linking him to the death of Top Dancer, […] The post We Do Not Have Alien Skin – Police first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Wed, 01 Oct 2025 02:51:00
How Ordinary Ugandans Are Reaping Nightlife Rewards
When the sun dips over Kampala, the city doesn’t go to sleep — it wakes up. From the neon-lit streets of Bugolobi and Kabalagala to Kololo’s sleek rooftop bars, the nightlife pulses with Afrobeat, Amapiano, and the ever-vibrant kidandali, keeping revelers moving until dawn. But beyond the glitz of popular nightspots lies another group of […] The post How Ordinary Ugandans Are Reaping Nightlife Rewards first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Wed, 01 Oct 2025 10:42:44
Nyege Nyege at 10: A Decade of Music, Culture and Celebration
Themed Ekyigunda Ky’omuliro – The Gathering of the Flame, this year’s Nyege Nyege Festival promises to be the most spectacular yet, marking a decade of music, culture, and creative freedom. The festival returns to Kalagala Falls in Kangulumira from November 20–23, 2025, for its landmark 10th anniversary edition. Since its modest beginnings in 2015 as […] The post Nyege Nyege at 10: A Decade of Music, Culture and Celebration first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Wed, 01 Oct 2025 11:04:46
Alien Skin Arrested Over Death of Ex Fangon Member
Police have arrested local musician Patrick Mulwana, popularly known as Alien Skin, in connection with the death of Wilfred Namuwaya, alias Top Dancer, a former member of his Fangone Forest crew. Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson Patrick Onyango confirmed the arrest, saying Mulwana turned himself in to the Directorate of Crime Intelligence before being transferred to […] The post Alien Skin Arrested Over Death of Ex Fangon Member first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 30 Sep 2025 01:29:17
Don Julio’s Blanco & Chill virtual cocktail soiree serves Culture, Cocktails, and Connection
On Thursday evening, Don Julio, Uganda’s finest luxury tequila, transformed the internet into a festival of flavour and storytelling, with its debut virtual cocktail soirée dubbed- Blanco & Chill. The event that was streamed live on Instagram, drew more than 100 cocktail lovers, who turned their kitchens and living rooms into mini-bars, guided by the […] The post Don Julio’s Blanco & Chill virtual cocktail soiree serves Culture, Cocktails, and Connection first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 30 Sep 2025 01:55:22
Army arrests man for posing as senior officer, carrying out arrests and recovering debts
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has arrested Mugwanya Shaban, who calls himself “Major Shaban,” over allegations of kidnapping, impersonation, and forgery. According to the army, Mugwanya, who claims to be a businessman engaged in cattle trading, was apprehended on August 27, 2025, at Shell Fuel Station, Kyengera, Wakiso District. At the time of his […] The post Army arrests man for posing as senior officer, carrying out arrests and recovering debts first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 30 Sep 2025 04:00:48
Coach Put names Uganda Cranes squad for World Cup Qualifiers against Botswana and Algeria
October 9, 2025: Botswana vs Uganda October 14,2025: Algeria vs Uganda Head Coach Paul Put has named a 26-man Uganda Cranes squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, featuring pivotal away matches against Botswana and Algeria in October. The squad welcomes back U.S.-based midfielders Bobosi Byaruhanga (Oakland Roots) and Allan Oyirwoth (New England […] The post Coach Put names Uganda Cranes squad for World Cup Qualifiers against Botswana and Algeria first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 30 Sep 2025 13:29:22
Former DR Congo President Joseph Kabila sentenced to death
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s High Military Court has sentenced former president Joseph Kabila to death in absentia on charges ranging from treason to crimes against humanity. The ruling, delivered on Tuesday, found Kabila guilty of a string of offences, including leading an insurrection, intentional killings, torture, rape, and the forced occupation of Goma, the […] The post Former DR Congo President Joseph Kabila sentenced to death first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:41:24
MP Joyce Bagala says her next move will be guided by her constituents, not party politics
Mityana District Woman Member of Parliament Joyce Bagala has vowed to continue serving her constituents even after the National Unity Platform (NUP) dropped her as its flagbearer for the 2026 general elections. Bagala, who rode the NUP wave to Parliament in 2021, has been replaced by newcomer Proscovia Mukisa, who will now carry the party’s […] The post MP Joyce Bagala says her next move will be guided by her constituents, not party politics first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 01 Oct 2025 01:08:27
“Even before the Mpuuga scenario, there were rumors they wanted to oust us,” senior lawyer Sseggona says after losing NUP ticket to Kadongo Kamu singer Walukaga
Senior lawyer and Busiro County East MP, Medard Lubega Sseggona, has spoken out after the National Unity Platform (NUP) denied him the party flag for the 2026 elections, handing it instead to Kadongo Kamu singer and Kyengera Town Council Mayor, Mathias Walukaga. Appearing on NBS TV, Sseggona maintained calmness, saying he accepted the outcome without […] The post “Even before the Mpuuga scenario, there were rumors they wanted to oust us,” senior lawyer Sseggona says after losing NUP ticket to Kadongo Kamu singer Walukaga first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 01 Oct 2025 01:46:38
Wife arrested over suspected involvement in armed robbery against her husband
Police in Kakumiro District are holding Ruth Ainembabazi, the wife of a local businessman, following a violent robbery that left her husband, 45-year-old Jackson Tumwebazi, critically injured. The attack occurred on Monday night at around 9 p.m. in Rusolera village, Rwembuba Parish, Kijangi Sub-county, as the couple was returning home from their shop. Eyewitnesses say […] The post Wife arrested over suspected involvement in armed robbery against her husband first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 01 Oct 2025 07:16:00
Singer Alien Skin arrested over murder
Singer Patrick Mulwana alias Alien Skin, has been arrested in connection with the death of dancer Wilfred Namuwaya, alias Top Dancer. Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson Patrick Onyango has confirmed the arrest, saying the singer is being held at Katwe Police Station, where detectives are recording his statement. Namuwaya, a former member of Alien Skin’s Fangone […] The post Singer Alien Skin arrested over murder first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 01 Oct 2025 07:37:46
Liberty Insurance, Stanbic, and SafeBoda launch affordable car insurance product
Liberty General Insurance Uganda Limited, in partnership with Stanbic Bank Uganda’s Bancassurance Agency and SafeCar by SafeBoda, has launched a new car insurance product called “Protecta Bode.” The product is designed to fill the gap between statutory third-party insurance—which is legally required but limited—and full motor comprehensive cover, which many drivers find too expensive. According […] The post Liberty Insurance, Stanbic, and SafeBoda launch affordable car insurance product first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 01 Oct 2025 07:45:04
Speke Resort Munyonyo to host Cake Mixing Ceremony this October
Speke Resort Munyonyo will this October host its annual Cake Mixing Ceremony, a colourful event that ushers in the festive season with pomp and celebration. For starters, a cake mixing ceremony is a cherished Christmas tradition where participants gather to mix dried fruits, nuts, and aromatic spices with wine and liquor. The ritual is not […] The post Speke Resort Munyonyo to host Cake Mixing Ceremony this October first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Sun, 28 Sep 2025 11:09:39
Kenzo on the spot after Museveni ‘exposè’
Ugandan music star Eddy Kenzo has found himself in the middle of a heated public debate after President Yoweri Museveni made a surprise revelation about his background during the launch of the Yoweri Music Album at Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort. The event, organized by the Uganda National Musicians Federation (UNMF) ahead of the 2026 General Elections, […] The post Kenzo on the spot after Museveni ‘exposè’ first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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