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Bars to open after 3pm as Local Government Minister issues new directives

Bars, malwa joints and other alcohol-selling establishments in Uganda have been directed not to open before 3pm on working days as the government moves to tighten controls on alcohol consumption. The directive was issued by Local Government Minister Balaam Barugahara in a letter dated August 10, 2026, addressed to LC5 chairpersons, city mayors, division mayors The post Bars to open after 3pm as Local Government Minister issues new directives first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

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TikToker Jayden reportedly relapses after bone marrow transplant

Concern is growing over Ugandan TikToker Timothy Kayanja, popularly known as Jayden, after he was reportedly returned to the ICU while undergoing treatment in India. Entertainment journalist Isaac Katende, popularly known as Kasuku, revealed that Jayden's condition has taken a turn for the worse following a bone marrow transplant he underwent at Fortis Hospital early The post TikToker Jayden reportedly relapses after bone marrow transplant first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

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Minister wants bars to open at 3pm, but can our throats cope?

Ugandans have never really been known for respecting the clock, especially when it comes to nightlife. Some people seem to operate on a 24-hour drinking timetable, with shifts changing depending on who is awake, who has money and which bar is still serving. Then comes the Minister with a rather inconvenient suggestion: bars should open The post Minister wants bars to open at 3pm, but can our throats cope? first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

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I'm out, thanks for your prayers – King Saha Speaks after brief detention

Singer King Saha has reassured his fans that he is back home after a brief detention on Tuesday, just days before his highly anticipated concert scheduled for Friday. The "Mpa Love" hitmaker was reportedly abducted at his home in Kyanja after spending part of the day moving around Kampala promoting his upcoming show. According to The post I'm out, thanks for your prayers – King Saha Speaks after brief detention first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

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I'm out, thanks for your prayers – King Saha Speaks after brief detention

Singer King Saha has reassured his fans that he is back home after a brief detention on Tuesday, just days before his highly anticipated concert scheduled for Friday. The "Mpa Love" hitmaker was reportedly arrested at his home in Kyanja after spending part of the day moving around Kampala promoting his upcoming show. According to The post I'm out, thanks for your prayers – King Saha Speaks after brief detention first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

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"I Dare Her" — Evelyn Mic hits back at Sheilah Gashumba over job threats and relationship claims

NRG Radio Uganda presenter Evelyn Mic, popularly known as Evelyn Mic, has hit back at media personality Sheilah Gashumba after the latter suggested she could have the radio presenter fired over comments she made about her relationship. The war of words follows a recent viral interview in which Sheilah, speaking to Kasuku and Frank Ntambi, The post "I Dare Her" — Evelyn Mic hits back at Sheilah Gashumba over job threats and relationship claims first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

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King Saha abducted after dramatic raid on Kyanja home

Ugandan singer King Saha was on Tuesday evening reportedly abducted from his home in Kyanja following a dramatic security operation that witnesses say was punctuated by gunfire and left at least one person injured. This came just hours after the singer had been moving around Kampala mobilising fans to attend his much-anticipated concert scheduled for The post King Saha abducted after dramatic raid on Kyanja home first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

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King Saha arrested after dramatic raid on Kyanja home

Ugandan singer King Saha was on Tuesday evening reportedly arrested at his home in Kyanja following a dramatic security operation that witnesses say was punctuated by gunfire and left at least one person injured. The arrest came just hours after the singer had been moving around Kampala mobilising fans to attend his much-anticipated concert scheduled The post King Saha arrested after dramatic raid on Kyanja home first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

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Macona's recovery shows progress as doctors suspend hospital visits

Sanyuka TV entertainment presenter Brian Ssemanda, popularly known as Macona, is showing encouraging signs of recovery following the tragic road accident that claimed the lives of two of his colleagues last week. In a public notice issued on Tuesday, Next Media said doctors have temporarily suspended visits to the presenter to give him the best The post Macona's recovery shows progress as doctors suspend hospital visits first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

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Posha UG speaks out after missing performance at Ray G concert

Singer Posha UG has expressed disappointment after she was reportedly denied the opportunity to perform at Ray Gs sold-out concert at Kololo Airstrip, despite arriving hours before the show and preparing extensively for the event. In an emotional post shared on social media, the Enshonga singer said she arrived at the venue at around 6 The post Posha UG speaks out after missing performance at Ray G concert first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

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@sqoop Tue, 11 Aug 2026 06:39:18

Khalifa AgaNaga seeks Shs550m, orders KFC to pull down advert

Ugandan musician Khalifa AgaNaga has threatened to sue fast-food chain KFC, accusing the company of using his hit song Nassanga Remix in a promotional TikTok video without obtaining his permission. Through his lawyers, Elgon Advocates, the singer has issued KFC a seven-day notice demanding the removal of the allegedly infringing content and payment of Shs550 The post Khalifa AgaNaga seeks Shs550m, orders KFC to pull down advert first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

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@sqoop Tue, 11 Aug 2026 05:32:50

'There's commercial music; then there is mine'

In one of his songs, Ugandan hip-hop artiste Daniel Lubwama Kigozi, better known as Navio, refers to himself as 'the son of a refugee'. The line is more than clever wordplay. It is a reflection of his life and perhaps explains why his countless visits to Kenya go beyond promoting his music in East Africas The post 'There's commercial music; then there is mine' first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

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@sqoop Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:14:26

Angélique Kidjo to make history as first African artist on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Beninese music icon Angélique Kidjo is set to make history this month as the first Black African artist to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The five-time Grammy Award winner will be honoured on August 18 with the 2,854th star on the famous boulevard, marking a landmark moment not only in her The post Angélique Kidjo to make history as first African artist on Hollywood Walk of Fame first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

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@sqoop Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:33:14

Ray G is currently Uganda's most expensive musician – Abitex

Ray G's growing influence on Uganda's music scene appears to be coming with a hefty price tag, with veteran events promoter Abitex Promotions naming the Western Uganda star as the country's most expensive musician at the moment. The promoter made the claim shortly after Ray G's massive concert at Kololo Independence Grounds over the weekend, The post Ray G is currently Uganda's most expensive musician – Abitex first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

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@sqoop Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:04:02

When millennials dressed the part and danced back in time

For once, Kampala's millennials actually followed the dress code For a generation known to treat dress codes as friendly suggestions, Kampala's millennials made an unusually serious commitment to white and khaki on Saturday. Canary Gardens was awash with the two colours as thousands turned up for the Baileys and Tusker Cider Millennials Picnic, filling the The post When millennials dressed the part and danced back in time first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

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@sqoop Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:14:46

A Pass reflects on the legacy he wants to leave behind

Ugandan singer A Pass is already thinking beyond his music career, reflecting on how he wants to be remembered long after he is gone. For the outspoken singer, the answer begins with authenticity. He believes that remaining unapologetically himself, while being confident and vocal about his views, has been central to the identity he has The post A Pass reflects on the legacy he wants to leave behind first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

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