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@sqoop Mon, 06 Jan 2025 12:14:15
No more gangs for musicians, police warn
Police in Kampala have banned Ugandan artistes from moving with more than five people to and fro venues they are booked to perform following last week’s violent exchanges between two gangs led by musicians Pius Mayanja, alias Pallaso and Patrick Mulwana, also known as Alien Skin. “Kampala Metropolitan Police and joint security team do not […] The post No more gangs for musicians, police warn first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 06 Jan 2025 13:49:35
Police order musicians not to move with more than five people
Police have introduced new regulations limiting musicians and entertainers to a maximum of five companions in public, following violent incidents involving prominent artists Alien Skin and Pallaso. The directive, announced on Monday by Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson Patrick Onyango, comes in response to a series of altercations that escalated last week. Onyango emphasized that these […] The post Police order musicians not to move with more than five people first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 06 Jan 2025 11:38:38
Martha Karua granted license to represent Besigye in Court Martial
The Uganda Law Council has granted a temporary practicing certificate to Martha Karua, Kenya’s former Justice Minister, enabling her to represent prominent Ugandan opposition figure Dr. Kizza Besigye and his associate Hajji Obeid Lutale Kamulegeya before the General Court Martial on Tuesday. The certificate, issued on Monday after a special session chaired by Justice Irene […] The post Martha Karua granted license to represent Besigye in Court Martial first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@kfm Mon, 06 Jan 2025 04:01:03
Norway PM worried by Musk involvement in politics outside US
By Reuters Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere said on Monday that he found it worrying that billionaire Elon Musk was involving himself in the political issues of countries outside of the United States. Musk, a close ally of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, last month endorsed a German anti-immigration party ahead of a parliamentary election in February, and has repeatedly commented on British politics, demanding Prime Minister Keir Starmer resign. “I find it worrying that a man with enormous access to social media and huge economic resources involves himself so directly in the internal affairs of other countries,” Stoere told Norwegian public broadcaster NRK. “This is not the way things should be between democracies and allies.” If Musk were to […] The post Norway PM worried by Musk involvement in politics outside US first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Mon, 06 Jan 2025 10:35:41
Martha Karua granted practicing certificate to represent Besigye at Court Martial
The Uganda Law Council has granted Kenyan lawyer Martha Karua a temporary practicing certificate to represent Dr. Kiiza Besigye and Hajji Obeid Lutale at the General Court Martial on January 7, 2025. The council initially denied her application last month, citing incomplete documentation and alleged political tensions. However, Karua, through the Uganda Law Society, led by Isaac Ssemakadde, appealed the decision. The council has now unanimously resolved to issue her the certificate. The council, chaired by Court of Appeal Justice Irene Mulyagonja, includes notable members such as Uganda Law Society President Isaac Ssemakadde and the Solicitor General. According to Ssemakadde, the only step remaining is for Karua to obtain her certificate and file it with the General Court Martial, enabling […] The post Martha Karua granted practicing certificate to represent Besigye at Court Martial first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Mon, 06 Jan 2025 05:59:07
Museveni transfers three permanent secretaries
By Mike Sebalu and Karim Muyobo President Museveni has transferred three Permanent Secretaries (PS) in a move aimed at improving public service delivery. Lucky Nakyobe, Head of Public Service and Secretary to the Cabinet spoke to KFM about the transfers. “Alex Kakooza previously served as Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Education before becoming Principal Private Secretary to the Vice President. His transfer to the Office of the Prime Minister is not a demotion,” Nakyobe said. Dunstan Balaba, who succeeded the late Keith Muhakanizi as Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, has been transferred to the Directorate of Ethics and Integrity. He will be replaced by Alex Kakooza. Ms. Nakyobe stated that Mr. Kakooza, formerly Principal Private […] The post Museveni transfers three permanent secretaries first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@sqoop Mon, 06 Jan 2025 03:17:02
The ushers party 2024 away Mexico style
At the stroke of midnight, patrons poured outside the club to witness a breathtaking fireworks display that lit up the industrial area sky. The display lasted about three minutes. This year, the premium party lovers chose to toast to 2024 and welcome 2025 at Club Guvnor. Hosted by Malembe and powered by Don Julio […] The post The ushers party 2024 away Mexico style first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@kfm Sun, 05 Jan 2025 21:00:57
Egypt to receive $1.2 billion as part of IMF programme in January, finance minister says
By reuters Egypt is expected to receive a $1.2 billion disbursement from the International Monetary Fund this month as part of an $8 billion programme with the international lender, Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk said on Sunday. Last month, the IMF said it reached a staff-level agreement with Egypt on the fourth review of the 46-month Extended Fund Facility arrangement, potentially unlocking the $1.2 billion disbursement. “The (IMF’s executive) board will convene in January and, God willing, we will receive the amount in January,” Kouchouk told ON TV in an interview, adding Egypt had not requested an increase to the $8 billion loan. Egypt, grappling with high inflation and shortages of foreign currency, agreed to the expanded IMF programme in March. […] The post Egypt to receive $1.2 billion as part of IMF programme in January, finance minister says first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Sun, 05 Jan 2025 22:05:41
Issuance of digital plates for private, public vehicles starts
The government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Works and Transport, will begin issuing digital registration number plates to both private and public motor vehicles starting January 6, 2025. The rollout of digital number plates began in November 2023 with government vehicles, under the Intelligent Transport Monitoring System (ITMS) project. In 2021, the government signed an agreement with Joint Stock Company Global Security to establish an Intelligent Transport System, including the installation of digital number plates. This initiative aims to combat related crimes and reduce road carnage. According to Mr Bageya Waiswa, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Works and Transport, all new vehicle orders placed after January 5, 2025, will be processed by the new service provider, replacing […] The post Issuance of digital plates for private, public vehicles starts first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Sun, 05 Jan 2025 19:00:17
Diallo earns Man Utd deserved draw at Liverpool
By Reuters Amad Diallo struck a late equaliser as Manchester United made a mockery of their recent form to hold Premier League leaders Liverpool to a thrilling 2-2 draw at Anfield on Sunday. It looked as though Ruben Amorim’s United would go home empty-handed despite a vastly-improved display but Diallo swept in a shot in the 80th minute to earn his side a point. United had gone ahead in the 52nd minute when Lisandro Martinez powered home a ferocious shot from a tight angle. But an off-key Liverpool responded seven minutes later with Cody Gakpo curling home a stunning equaliser before Mohamed Salah put the hosts ahead from the penalty spot. After Diallo’s leveller both sides had chances to win […] The post Diallo earns Man Utd deserved draw at Liverpool first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@sqoop Sun, 05 Jan 2025 10:06:52
Hakim Zziwa tackles organ trafficking with Boundary Mwisho
Hakim Zziwa surprised Ugandans when he produced his debut film, an action drama, Building 62. It was a gritty film about a girl who discovers that her father left many secrets behind but has no time to dwell over it. She has to save her life first. The film got many naysayers paying attention to […] The post Hakim Zziwa tackles organ trafficking with Boundary Mwisho first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Sun, 05 Jan 2025 08:17:46
I will never invite Pallaso, Alien Skin to my shows again – Crysto Panda
Like it has been in the last couple of years, artist Crysto Panda held his annual Empele festival on January 1 at Forest Park Buloba with over 20 artists performing at the show. However, things got out of hand at 9 pm when Alien Skin and his gang clashed with Pallaso’s gang. It was at […] The post I will never invite Pallaso, Alien Skin to my shows again – Crysto Panda first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Sun, 05 Jan 2025 08:22:10
Pallaso, Alien Skin face music ban over violent clash
The Uganda music promoters under their body The National Promoters Association (NPA) have unanimously decided to ban artists Patrick Mulwana alias Alien Skin and Pius Mayanja alias Pallaso from staging shows for three months. The music promoters decided this during a press conference held at the National Theatre on Friday, January 3, 2025. The association […] The post Pallaso, Alien Skin face music ban over violent clash first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Sat, 04 Jan 2025 16:33:44
Bring your beef to the ring, Muhangi lures Pallaso, Alien Skin
Next time the devil tries to tempt Grenade into attacking Rickman physically, the Nkuloga artist may think more than twice. After that brawl at La Terazza Bar, Kisementi in 2023, Rickman was admitted to hospital with a torn upper lip while Grenade vanished to avoid arrest. A year later, the two artists squared off, this time not in a kafunda but […] The post Bring your beef to the ring, Muhangi lures Pallaso, Alien Skin first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Sat, 04 Jan 2025 07:12:13
‘I lost my self-esteem due to depression, became suicidal,’ says musician Buka Chimey
David Musolo, alias Buka Chimey, is a recording and performing artiste-cum-mental health advocate. His purpose of using his artistic abilities to unify cultures, celebrate life and express consciousness, was brought to an unexpected halt in 2020. During the Covid-19 pandemic period, he grappled with several emotional disorders such as depression and anxiety. “I felt so […] The post ‘I lost my self-esteem due to depression, became suicidal,’ says musician Buka Chimey first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Sat, 04 Jan 2025 06:00:40
2024 gave us musicals, but they were foreign
It’s a new year and as we look forward to a prosperous 2024, we can’t help but look at what theatre offered us in the previous year. 2024 could be the year theatre was impressive and disappointing in equal measures, for instance one side of the city had Philip Luswata and Wava Theatre delivering a […] The post 2024 gave us musicals, but they were foreign first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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