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@sqoop Sat, 03 May 2025 19:53:09
Vinka and Fik Fameica reunite on high-energy track “Nyam Nyam”
After the massive success of their 2018 hit Tubikole, Swangz Avenue has once again brought together two of Uganda’s musical heavyweights—Vinka and Fik Fameica on a brand-new track titled Nyam Nyam. This latest collaboration finds the duo stronger, sharper, and more in sync than ever before, delivering a vibrant track that reflects both their individual […] The post Vinka and Fik Fameica reunite on high-energy track “Nyam Nyam” first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Sat, 03 May 2025 15:07:34
Fem Effect season 3 sets Kampala ablaze with music, stars, and amapiano vibes
Kampala’s luxury hotspot Noni Vie turned into the ultimate midweek playground as Fem DJ, in partnership with Don Julio, brought the heat with Fem Effect Season 3—a celebration of music, culture, and pure vibe. From the moment the gates opened, it was clear this wasn’t just another party. Friends, fans, socialites, and music lovers poured […] The post Fem Effect season 3 sets Kampala ablaze with music, stars, and amapiano vibes first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Sat, 03 May 2025 18:36:55
Rajiv Ruparelia to be cremated Tuesday following fatal car crash
The Ruparelia family has announced that Rajiv Ruparelia, the only son of Ugandan business magnate Dr Sudhir Ruparelia, will be cremated on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. at the Hindu Crematorium in Lugogo. Rajiv, aged 35, died in the early hours of Saturday morning after a tragic car crash at the Busabala Flyover […] The post Rajiv Ruparelia to be cremated Tuesday following fatal car crash first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Sat, 03 May 2025 18:14:14
Rajiv’s final farewell for Tuesday
Rajiv Ruparelia, the beloved son of business magnate Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia and Managing Director of the Ruparelia Group—Uganda’s largest business conglomerate—will have his final farewell on Tuesday, May 6. A vigil is currently underway at the Ruparelia residence in Kololo, where friends, family, and associates have gathered to mourn and support the grieving family. The […] The post Rajiv’s final farewell for Tuesday first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Sat, 03 May 2025 13:33:44
Rajiv Ruparelia died on morning he was to be groomsman
Rajiv Ruparelia, the only son of Ugandan property mogul Sudhir Ruparelia, died early Saturday in a blazing car crash just hours before he was to serve as one of seven groomsmen at a high-profile wedding of his close friend. The 35-year-old businessman, barely three hours into the wedding day, was driving a high-performance Nissan GTR (registration […] The post Rajiv Ruparelia died on morning he was to be groomsman first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Sat, 03 May 2025 17:14:24
Rajiv Ruparelia: Rising star gone way too soon
It is lazy and even a bit reductionist to—as many have—come to the conclusion that Rajiv Ruparelia lived the vast bulk of his 35 years of life in the fast lane. The last of property magnate Sudhir Ruparelia’s three children, Rajiv died on May 3 in a car crash at the Busabala flyover on […] The post Rajiv Ruparelia: Rising star gone way too soon first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Sat, 03 May 2025 13:37:18
Prince Wasajja flags off runners at the 2025 KCB Kyambogo Challenge Ultra Run
Hundreds of runners turned up in high spirits this morning for the KCB Kyambogo Challenge Ultra Run, held at the Kyambogo University Grounds. The event, which featured 50 km, 25 km, and 10 km races, attracted both elite and hobbyist athletes, delivering a vibrant celebration of endurance and the spirit of community. The run, headlined […] The post Prince Wasajja flags off runners at the 2025 KCB Kyambogo Challenge Ultra Run first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Sat, 03 May 2025 08:55:05
Tribute to Rajiv Ruparelia — A Real Estate Visionary and Scion of Uganda’s Most Influential Business Dynasty
Rajiv Ruparelia, Managing Director of the Ruparelia Group and a dynamic force in Uganda’s business, real estate, and philanthropic landscape, tragically passed away in the early hours of May 3, 2025, at just 35 years of age. He was the son of Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia, Uganda’s self-made billionaire and Chairman of the Ruparelia Group. The […] The post Tribute to Rajiv Ruparelia — A Real Estate Visionary and Scion of Uganda’s Most Influential Business Dynasty first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Sat, 03 May 2025 05:45:39
Uganda mourns as Rajiv Ruparelia dies in tragic car crash
Uganda is mourning the tragic death of prominent businessman and rally driver Rajiv Ruparelia, who died in a car crash in the early hours of Saturday, May 3, 2025. Police confirmed that the fatal incident occurred at the Busabala Flyover traffic lights in Makindye-Ssabagabo, Wakiso District. According to Traffic Police spokesperson SP Michael Kananura, Rajiv […] The post Uganda mourns as Rajiv Ruparelia dies in tragic car crash first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Sat, 03 May 2025 07:23:13
SONG REVIEW: Vinka and Fik Fameica team up again for “Nyam Nyam”
Singers Vinka and Fik Fameica have rekindled their dynamic chemistry with the release of their latest single, “Nyam Nyam.” The upbeat track is now available on all major streaming platforms, accompanied by a vibrant music video that’s already gaining traction. Produced by Artin Pro and Trapex Boomin, and polished by Artin Pro, “Nyam Nyam” is […] The post SONG REVIEW: Vinka and Fik Fameica team up again for “Nyam Nyam” first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@theguardian Fri, 02 May 2025 17:04:33
UN judge jailed in UK after forcing woman to work as slave
Lydia Mugambe stopped young Ugandan woman holding down steady job and made her work as her maid, court toldA UN judge has been jailed for six years and four months after forcing a young woman to work as a slave in the UK.Lydia Mugambe, 50, was found to have taken advantage of her status in relation to the Ugandan woman in the “most egregious way” while Mugambe studied for a PhD in law at Oxford University. Continue reading...
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@allafrica Fri, 02 May 2025 16:49:23
Cardinals Discuss Economic Situation of the Holy See At General Congregation
[Independent (Kampala)] Vatican -- The Director of the Holy See Press Office, Matteo Bruni, told reporters on Wednesday that 180 Cardinals attended the seventh General Congregation, of whom 124 were Cardinal electors.
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@sqoop Fri, 02 May 2025 15:09:22
Campus and the curious mind for drugs
Unlike many who thank God, parents, or sheer luck for getting them through campus, there are a special group that bows to weed as their saviour. The green guru, the herbal whisperer, the academic wingman. While others were burning midnight oil and crying into textbooks, these lit up a different kind of fire. Just a […] The post Campus and the curious mind for drugs first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Fri, 02 May 2025 15:25:15
A Sam here, a Sam there and then some more
If you are ever having a rough day, just hop online; the drama, the subs, and the unsolicited wisdom! Uganda’s timeline is that one chaotic drama series where if you blink, you miss a plot twist. Skip a day, and boom you are two seasons behind, someone has been cancelled (again). In this column, we […] The post A Sam here, a Sam there and then some more first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Fri, 02 May 2025 14:40:07
A threesome of three Sams and Sevo in jeans
You see good people, churches are always confessions. What was so hard for people to read? Couldn’t people read into the confession? What do you Ugandans know about the diseases of the soul? It was one of those weeks when the signs of the times were all glaring. It was a week of the Threesomes […] The post A threesome of three Sams and Sevo in jeans first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@theguardian Fri, 02 May 2025 12:12:12
Ugandan activist asks HSBC to put ‘lives before profit’ as campaigners target bank’s AGM
Patience Nabukalu, who has experienced climate-related flooding, joins protestors from around the world to deliver a letter to CEO Georges Elhedery criticising the financing of oil, gas and coal projectsAt nine years old, Patience Nabukalu was devastated when her friend, Kevin, died in severe flooding that hit their Kampala suburb, Nateete, a former wetland. Witnessing deaths and the destruction of homes and livelihoods in floods made worse by extreme rainfall has had a profound impact on her.She decided to try to bring about change – to do what she could to amplify the voices of those in the Ugandan communities worst affected by the climate crisis. Continue reading...
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@matookerepublic Fri, 02 May 2025 09:08:10
Uganda Waragi wins Gold at Monde Selection Quality Awards
Uganda Waragi, a product of Uganda Breweries, has been awarded a Gold Quality Award at this year’s Monde Selection Quality Awards. The Monde Selection Awards are annual, non-competitive accolades for food, drinks, and cosmetics, organized by the International Quality Institute to recognize quality products. These awards have long championed a holistic approach to quality recognition […] The post Uganda Waragi wins Gold at Monde Selection Quality Awards first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 02 May 2025 08:12:39
Voter Register Display Exercise: How to Confirm Your Voter Registration Status Online
Following the launch of the 2025 National Voters Register display exercise on April 25, the Electoral Commission (EC) has provided an online search tool to help citizens confirm their voter registration status. The online portal — https://ec.or.ug/register/ — requires users to enter either their voter’s number or National ID (NIN), after which their registration details […] The post Voter Register Display Exercise: How to Confirm Your Voter Registration Status Online first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 02 May 2025 07:24:02
Speke Resort Munyonyo offers exclusive Mother’s Day Spa Treat
Speke Resort Munyonyo has organized a special Mother’s Day spa treat—yes, a spa experience designed especially for mothers. To celebrate this year’s Mother’s Day, the resort’s Calabash Spa is offering the gift of serenity to honor the most important pillars in our lives. “Treat your mother to the gift of pure tranquility this Mother’s Day. […] The post Speke Resort Munyonyo offers exclusive Mother’s Day Spa Treat first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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