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@allafrica Sun, 27 Jul 2025 23:57:48
Govt to Set Up Regional Cancer Institutes Amid Rising Cases
[Nile Post] The Ugandan government has announced plans to decentralize cancer care by establishing regional cancer institutes across the country, in a bid to combat the growing number of cancer-related deaths attributed to late diagnosis and limited access to specialized treatment.
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@allafrica Sun, 27 Jul 2025 23:57:48
Traders Cry Out Over Poor Sanitation At Rwentobo-Rwahi Onion Market
[Nile Post] Traders and residents at Rwentobo-Rwahi Onion Market in Ntungamo District are raising alarm over worsening sanitation conditions, citing a complete lack of adequate toilet facilities and poor waste management in the bustling trading hub that serves over 800 people daily.
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@sqoop Sun, 27 Jul 2025 03:00:04
What you missed at Katumwa’s 30 years of Jazz party
In a space of just two months, two Jazz events have made Serena Victoria Hall look like a small venue. The inaugural dfcu Jazz in the Pearl Festival event, which featured Kirk Whalum and Isaiah Katumwa on May 10, at the Kampala Serena Hotel, was a sold-out event that combined world-class jazz music with […] The post What you missed at Katumwa’s 30 years of Jazz party first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Sun, 27 Jul 2025 10:19:21
PICTORIAL: Pilsner powers cultural unity at 2025 Kwegonza Avenue
The sun was high and so were the spirits as revellers gathered at the UMA Showgrounds in Lugogo to celebrate Bunyoro and Tooro culture at the 2025 edition of Kwegonza Avenue. The event brought together crowds to celebrate tradition and guests were welcomed with a complimentary Pilsner King as they were ushered to the red […] The post PICTORIAL: Pilsner powers cultural unity at 2025 Kwegonza Avenue first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Sun, 27 Jul 2025 06:24:39
What the film ‘Ties That Bind Us’ is all about
This year, many Ugandan filmmakers are taking matters in their own hands when it comes to where they showcase their work. After years of depending on broadcast media for exhibition, today, many are finding alternatives, especially with YouTube, a video sharing application, and website, which is also globally one of the most visited sites. Since the […] The post What the film ‘Ties That Bind Us’ is all about first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Sun, 27 Jul 2025 06:23:03
Don Julio celebrates World Tequila Day in style at the Cantina Fiesta
The first ever Cantina Fiesta, sponsored by the world’s finest tequila brand- Don Julio, turned Ndere Cultural Centre into a vibrant explosion of sound, dance, fashion, and – of course – tequila, on Saturday night. It was a perfect way for Uganda to join the rest of the world in celebrating World Tequila Day. Simply […] The post Don Julio celebrates World Tequila Day in style at the Cantina Fiesta first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Sat, 26 Jul 2025 13:48:51
Levixone and Desire Luzinda announce engagement after years of speculation
Gospel artist Levixone and US-based musician Desire Luzinda have finally made their relationship official. For years, fans speculated about a deeper bond between the two gospel singers, fuelled by their heartfelt performances at each other’s events and their affectionate social media exchanges. Levixone has often described Luzinda as a “wonderful woman of God” and a […] The post Levixone and Desire Luzinda announce engagement after years of speculation first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Sat, 26 Jul 2025 02:30:29
How breakdance is reshaping slum communities in Ugandaa
On a late Thursday afternoon, I find several youth and young children taking part in free breakdance classes under the auspices of Imagination Circle Limited at the Economic and Community Development Complex in Makindye Division’s Namuwongo slum. I also learn that the sessions are triweekly. Sylvia Nabukenya, a 23-year-old dance coach, is taking the youngsters […] The post How breakdance is reshaping slum communities in Ugandaa first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Sat, 26 Jul 2025 03:16:12
Bebe Cool on media tour to promote album
When Moses Ssali, alias Bebe Cool, started his album rollout in November last year, one thing his team was aware of was the fact that the journey would face a lot of resistance from Ugandans of differing opinions. When he started the drive towards the release of the first song, the reception was partly expected […] The post Bebe Cool on media tour to promote album first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Sat, 26 Jul 2025 03:35:38
Kampala Crème: Uganda’s reality show serving chaos, glamour, and raw truth
When Kampala Creme premiered on MultiChoice Uganda’s Pearl Magic Prime last year, the reality show broke the Internet. The cast was stellar, Gloria Mulungi Ssenyonjo alias Baby Gloria, Etania Mutoni, Zahara Nalumansi alias Zahara Toto and Deborah Nantongo Cleve alias Mami Deb; the first reality show of a kind could be likened to Young, Famous […] The post Kampala Crème: Uganda’s reality show serving chaos, glamour, and raw truth first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Sat, 26 Jul 2025 02:15:33
Uganda Museum to host Africa’s first Grammy Awards exhibition
Uganda is set to become the first African country to host an official Grammy Awards exhibition, following a landmark donation from American Afrobeat artist Matt B. The singer, whose real name is Matthew David Benson, on Wednesday donated all four of his Grammy trophies to the Uganda Museum, marking a significant cultural milestone for the […] The post Uganda Museum to host Africa’s first Grammy Awards exhibition first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Fri, 25 Jul 2025 15:45:30
Why Dr Jose Chameleone deferred Kololo airstrip concert
August and September of this year are going to be busy and interesting months on the entertainment calendar. This is because there are several concerts lined up on different dates, including that of Ugandan rapper and songwriter, Fik Fameica, real name Shafik Walukagga. Having staged a couple of concerts before, the self-claimed Fresh Bwoy […] The post Why Dr Jose Chameleone deferred Kololo airstrip concert first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@allafrica Fri, 25 Jul 2025 05:07:59
Sanyuka At 10 - Bugweri Comes Alive With Music and Celebration
[Nile Post] As part of its 10th anniversary celebrations, Sanyuka TV continued its countrywide activations with a vibrant stopover in Bugweri District last weekend. The event, held at Idudi Muslim Primary School, drew excited crowds despite the rain that altered the usual program lineup.
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@allafrica Fri, 25 Jul 2025 10:33:26
Gulu Launches First-Ever October Fest to Boost Tourism and Celebrate Acholi Culture
[Nile Post] Gulu City has officially launched the inaugural Gulu City Oktoberfest, a week-long cultural and tourism celebration set to take place from October 6th to 14th, 2025, at Kahunda Grounds.
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@allafrica Fri, 25 Jul 2025 10:36:15
NRM Tribunal to Hear Hundreds Primary Petitions Between July 29 and September 1
[Nile Post] The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Elections Disputes Tribunal will begin hearing all petitions arising from the July 17 parliamentary primaries starting July 29 and running through to September 1, 2025.
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@sqoop Fri, 25 Jul 2025 08:10:03
Hulk Hogan, who helped turn pro wrestling into billion-dollar spectacle, dies at 71
Hulk Hogan, the American sports and entertainment star who made professional wrestling a global phenomenon and loudly supported Donald Trump for president, has died at the age of 71, World Wrestling Entertainment said on Thursday. “WWE is saddened to learn WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has passed away. One of pop culture’s most recognizable […] The post Hulk Hogan, who helped turn pro wrestling into billion-dollar spectacle, dies at 71 first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Fri, 25 Jul 2025 07:32:23
Shocking tricks Kampala conmen use to have you snoozing and losing
One cold Sunday morning, a young man woke up to a shocking spectacle. His wallet was lying lonely on the carpet, the contents scattered all over and his Shs30,000 alongside three smartphones missing. The man, whom we shall call Ham for privacy, after all, this is no compassionate story for a fundraiser, quickly reached for […] The post Shocking tricks Kampala conmen use to have you snoozing and losing first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Fri, 25 Jul 2025 06:32:46
Ugandans going to heaven and a Murakami book scarcity
The longer I live, the more I come to terms with Ragga Dee’s song, Balalu. The great philosopher, Ragga Dee had noted that every Ugandan was mentally ill. That it was impossible for Uganda to happen to a person, and for that person to remain sane. Otherwise, what else explains everything? What explains the Ugandans that […] The post Ugandans going to heaven and a Murakami book scarcity first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 25 Jul 2025 06:49:06
Evolve Group Africa empowers women in marketing at inaugural Summit & Honors
Evolve Group Africa, a leading brand marketing and communications outfit, on Thursday, July 24th, hosted the marketing fraternity to the inaugural Women in Marketing Summit & Honors 2025. The suits-and-sneakers-themed event was hosted at Kampala Serena Hotel. It brought together marketing trailblazers, thought leaders, and change-makers, to share insights, celebrate excellence, and inspire bold leadership […] The post Evolve Group Africa empowers women in marketing at inaugural Summit & Honors first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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