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@sqoop Sun, 22 Dec 2024 12:05:28
Nkinzi adds Christmas spark to local film industry
For people that watch African films, do you often wonder if there exists African Christmas films? Well, there are few African titles and over the years, filmmakers have been making films targeting the season, but one film, Nkinzi tried to check two boxes, make a children’s film and a season one. Nkinzi is a children’s […] The post Nkinzi adds Christmas spark to local film industry first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Sun, 22 Dec 2024 11:58:57
Paul Luggya: Namirembe’s organist hits the right keys
It’s a Wednesday, but weddings are in full swing at St Paul’s Cathedral Namirembe. Somewhere within the towering structure, Paul Luggya, the chief organist, is playing melodies that elevate moments of joy and sacred union. My appointment with him is set for 1pm, but when I arrive over an hour early, I’m informed that Luggya […] The post Paul Luggya: Namirembe’s organist hits the right keys first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Sun, 22 Dec 2024 11:40:38
Christmas hit gets a new lease on its 40th birthday
Bob Geldof, Midge Ure and Trevor Horn have announced details of the Band Aid Compilation, brand new ‘2024 Ultimate Mix’ and accompanying video release, commemorating 40 years of Band Aid. The latest incarnation of Do They Know It’s Christmas? premiered simultaneously across UK breakfast time radio on November 25, the 40th anniversary of the recording […] The post Christmas hit gets a new lease on its 40th birthday first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Sat, 21 Dec 2024 16:19:09
Alien Skin, crew filmed drawing ‘provocative’ messages on NUP office walls
National Unity Platform (NUP) party has accused musician Patrick Mulwana, also known as Alien Skin of attacking their headquarters at Kavule and threatening their night guard. “This morning at 3:15am, a team led by musician Alien Skin attacked the National Unity Platform Headquarters at Kavule. They violated the premises, threatened the security guard on duty […] The post Alien Skin, crew filmed drawing ‘provocative’ messages on NUP office walls first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Sat, 21 Dec 2024 14:36:53
Uganda’s model Stephen Sunday goes for gold at Mr Africa International 2024
When Mr Africa International 2024 ends this Saturday at Mamba Point in Freetown, Sierra Leone, Ugandan fitness geek Stephen Sunday imagines himself having the last laugh, flying back to Germany with the top prize stashed in his suitcase. The annual competition attracted participants from 30 countries across Africa, showcasing the best of their bodies and […] The post Uganda’s model Stephen Sunday goes for gold at Mr Africa International 2024 first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Sat, 21 Dec 2024 12:41:28
RAHU and iKon Awards unveil 2024/25 Young Filmmakers Fellowship cohort
In a celebration of youthful creativity and storytelling, Reach A Hand Uganda (RAHU) and the Ikon Awards have officially unveiled the 2024/2025 Cohort of the Ikon Young Filmmakers Fellowship. The program, now in its third edition, brings together 10 budding filmmakers selected for their passion and potential to drive social change through the art of […] The post RAHU and iKon Awards unveil 2024/25 Young Filmmakers Fellowship cohort first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Fri, 20 Dec 2024 13:23:06
Blindfolded bliss at the first ever Singleton Dinner in the Dark
Last night, history was made at Emin Pasha Hotel & Spa, as foodies and whisky enthusiasts were treated to an evening of exceptional culinary exploration at the first-ever Singleton Dinner in the Dark. The concept, revolutionary in its simplicity, invited diners to experience their meals blindfolded and without cutlery, relying solely on their hands and […] The post Blindfolded bliss at the first ever Singleton Dinner in the Dark first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Fri, 20 Dec 2024 07:40:53
The Ortega Rolex Awards (ORAs) are here
I had promised never to write about these people… Najjera, who did not see you? To imagine that these days people secretly talk about residing in Jjeras. I have been advised by my friends in procurement and finance that this is the right moment to release these awards. We are already in that week when […] The post The Ortega Rolex Awards (ORAs) are here first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Fri, 20 Dec 2024 13:18:25
The unruly side of 2024
A-Z: It is that time of the year when the sQoop team summarises how the entertainment industry has been the whole year. Isaac Ssejjombwe and Andrew Kaggwa break it down for you in alphabetical order, looking at the highs and lows, the headliners, the newcomers and everything entertainment. A – AI: Did you think A […] The post The unruly side of 2024 first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@kfm Fri, 20 Dec 2024 11:00:22
Dias injury latest blow in Manchester City’s calamitous run
By Reuters Manchester City will be without defender Ruben Dias for three to four weeks with a muscle injury, manager Pep Guardiola said on Friday, another blow for the reeling champions whose hopes of hanging on to the Premier League title are dwindling. City travel to Aston Villa on Saturday hoping to right the ship amid the worst run of results in Guardiola’s managerial career that has them languishing fifth in the league table. They also have just one victory to show for their last 11 games across all competitions. Dias was injured in City’s calamitous 2-1 derby loss to Manchester United on Sunday. “It was a muscular injury, (after) 75 minutes against Manchester United he felt something. He is […] The post Dias injury latest blow in Manchester City’s calamitous run first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Fri, 20 Dec 2024 13:08:09
Nine youths ordered to defend sodomy claims against Pastor Kayanja
The Grade One Magistrate’s Court in Mwanga II, Kampala, has ordered nine youths to defend themselves against charges of trespassing and attempting to defame Pastor Robert Kayanja by falsely accusing him of sodomy in 2021. Presiding Magistrate Adams Byarugaba issued the ruling on Friday after reviewing evidence from 13 prosecution witnesses and analyzing various exhibits, including audio recordings, phone records, and medical examination forms. The court determined that a prima facie case had been established against each of the nine suspects, requiring them to provide an explanation before a final verdict is delivered. The prosecution presented compelling evidence indicating that the youths, former employees of Lubaga Miracle Centre, misused their salaries and devised a plan to extort money from Pastor […] The post Nine youths ordered to defend sodomy claims against Pastor Kayanja first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Fri, 20 Dec 2024 13:30:54
Four charged in Nyanjura brother’s murder
Four men have been charged and remanded to Luzira prison for the murder of Tugume Albert Cook Apuuli, a mobile money agent and brother of Kampala Deputy Lord Mayor Doreen Nyanjura. They appeared before Grade One Magistrate Nicholas Aisu of the Kampala City Hall Court on Friday, who did not allow them to enter pleas, as capital offenses are tried and bailable only by the High Court. The accused are; Jimmy Mutagubya, a 27-year-old boda-boda rider from Nsibi-Ziwome, Kayenmba Bosco, a 47-year-old builder from Kawanda Nakyesanjje, and Suuna Hamza and Makanga Marvin, both unemployed youths from Mperwerwe and Maganjo, respectively. The prosecution states that on November 21, 2024, in Kiwatule Central Zone, Kampala District, the four accused attacked Tugume, robbing […] The post Four charged in Nyanjura brother’s murder first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@theguardian Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:00:09
Ugandan runner due to arrive in London after 516 days and 7,700 miles on the road
Deo Kato says journey from Cape Town gave him hope in humanity, despite facing racism from police and passersby on a daily basisA Ugandan athlete who arrives in London this weekend after running 7,730 miles (12,440km) from South Africa to raise awareness about racism has revealed he suffered repeated abuse on reaching Europe.Deo Kato set off from Cape Town in July 2023, running steadily north on a 516-day odyssey that has seen him jailed for weeks, laid low with serious illness and having to pass through war zones. Continue reading...
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@allafrica Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:51:02
When Kenya Moves People Out of the Country Illegally
[Independent (Kampala)] Kenya has been accused by various non-state and state actors of supporting extraordinary rendition, which refers to the secret transfer of people from one country to another without due process of law and against their will. The most recent case of extraordinary rendition was the removal of Ugandan opposition politician Kizza Besigye in November 2024 from Kenya to a military jail in Uganda. Oscar Gakuo Mwangi, Associate Professor, Political Science, University of Rwanda, who studies regional security and
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@allafrica Fri, 20 Dec 2024 11:25:50
Uganda Blood Transfusion Service Commends Kyagulanyi for Blood Donation Drive
[Nile Post] The Uganda Blood Transfusion Service (UBTS) has lauded National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu for organizing a blood donation drive, describing it as a timely intervention during the festive season when blood shortages are common.
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@allafrica Fri, 20 Dec 2024 11:25:52
Measles Outbreak Sends Shockwaves Through Nansana Municipality
[Nile Post] Fear and uncertainty grip Nansana Municipality following a confirmed measles outbreak that has left parents terrified and health officials scrambling to contain the rapidly spreading virus.
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@kfm Fri, 20 Dec 2024 09:42:09
Principal Judge decries poor exhibit handling in courts
Principal Judge Dr. Flavian Zeija has expressed concern over the poor management and storage of exhibits in various courts, including the High Court Criminal Division, where old bombs were discovered in the exhibit stores. Speaking at the Annual Magistrates and Registrars Conference in Kampala recently, Dr. Zeija stressed the need for proper exhibit management to prevent risks to court users and staff. Dr. Zeija revealed that the old bombs found in the High Court exhibit stores posed a significant safety risk. Police officers warned that some older bombs can spontaneously detonate. “When we brought police to come try take them away, I was surprised that some of those old bombs can go off on their own. The exhibit store was […] The post Principal Judge decries poor exhibit handling in courts first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Fri, 20 Dec 2024 12:26:06
Kampala reports decline in road deaths
Kampala has recorded a 3% decline in road accident fatalities within the city. This was announced by Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago at a Christmas carol event hosted by the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) on Thursday evening. At the same event, Lukwago launched the Kampala City Annual Road Safety Report for 2022/23. The report shows a 3% decrease in reported deaths, from 425 in 2022 to 411 in 2023. The death rate also fell, from 11.6 to 10.6 per 100,000 population. Lukwago noted that despite this decline, the report indicates that vulnerable road users; pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists were the most affected, accounting for 96% of deaths in 2023. Motorcyclists alone made up 50% of these deaths. “It gives me […] The post Kampala reports decline in road deaths first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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