Uganda: Singer Nina Roz to Challenge Begumisa for Sembabule MP Seat

Uganda: Singer Nina Roz to Challenge Begumisa for Sembabule MP Seat

[ad_1] Singer Nina Kankunda, alias Nina Roz, has joined the National Unity Platform (NUP) and announced her intention to run for the Sembabule District Woman MP seat in the 2026 elections. The announcement was made during a welcome event at the NUP headquarters. NUP President Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, endorsed Roz's candidacy and urged artists to participate in the political movement to drive national change. Kyagulanyi emphasised […]

August 31, 2024

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Kenya: More Trouble At KMSF As Rallies Commission Chairman Onyoni Resigns

[ad_1] Nairobi — Wrangles at the Kenya Motor Sports Federation (KMSF) are no nowhere to end soon after the Rallies Commission Chairman Richard Onyoni resigned on Friday. Onyoni cited lack of leadership from the Kenya Motorsport Federation Board Of Directors and Motorsport Council, which has led to internal wrangles, that is severely impacting their mandate to perform. "As the Chairman of the Rallies Commission and on behalf of the Rally […]

August 31, 2024

Entertainment

Uganda: Salam TV Uganda Partners With the Saudi Arabia Embassy for Strategic Growth and Cultural Exchange

[ad_1] Next Media Uganda, through its subsidiary Salam TV, has embarked on a promising partnership with the Saudi Arabia Embassy in Uganda. This collaboration marks the beginning of a dynamic relationship, aimed at fostering cultural exchange and driving mutual growth. The partnership was officially launched during a visit by a Saudi delegation to Next Media's headquarters. Uncle Mark Agaba, Chief Protocol Officer at Next Media Uganda, along with Hajji Karim […]

August 30, 2024

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Uganda: Para Swimmer Kukundakwe’s Beams With Confidence

[ad_1] Ugandan paralympic swimmer Husna Kukundakwe is beaming with high optimism ahead of the women's 100m breaststroke swimming today at 12pm Friday, August 30. The country's lone representative in swimming will open her Paris 2024 account at the Paris La Defence Arena. Kukundakwe starts in lane one, heat 2. The eight fastest swimmers from the heats qualify for the next stage. Kokundakwe, during her warm-up on Thursday, seemed unfazed by […]

August 30, 2024

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Uganda: Emong Chases History in Paris Paralympic Games

[ad_1] The Paris Paralympic Games are underway in the French capital with Uganda among the 200 countries taking part. As many as 4,400 athletes will compete in 22 sports across various iconic venues in Paris including at the Eiffel Tower, the Chateau de Versailles and the Grand Palais. For the first time, the Paralympic opening ceremony was held outside of a stadium. Athletes paraded through the iconic Avenue des Champs-Elysees […]

August 30, 2024

Entertainment

Uganda: I&M Bank Boosts Jose Chameleone’s ‘Legend in Gold’ Concert

[ad_1] Ugandan music legend Joseph Mayanja aka Jose Chameleone, is set to celebrate 25 years in music with a concert dubbed 'Legend in Gold,' slated for this Saturday, August 31, at the Kampala Serena Hotel. To this, I&M Bank Uganda, who celebrated their golden jubilee at the same venue in June have been announced as the official bank partners for the concert. "I& M Bank is honored to be a […]

August 30, 2024

Entertainment

Uganda: NIRA Preaches Birth Registration Gospel At National Music Competition in Mbale

[ad_1] The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) used the national primary schools music, dance and drama festival in Mbale to preach the gospel of birth registration to both parents and children. During the festival that climaxed on Thursday, NIRA with support from UNICEF Uganda for the third consecutive year used the platform to urge stakeholders to embrace birth registration to acquire National Identification Numbers(NINs). During the competition, pupils used […]

August 30, 2024

Entertainment

Rwanda: Nel Ngabo’s U.S. Music Tour Pushed to 2025

[ad_1] Nel Ngabo's US tour, which was due to take place in July, has been rescheduled to 2025, his management has confirmed. Kina Music CEO Clement Ishimwe told The New Times that the tour was postponed after taking into consideration many aspects, including the fact that it coincided with his performances at the recent RPF rallies. ALSO READ: Nel Ngabo to perform live in Canada on Saturday Nel Ngabo was […]

August 30, 2024

Africa

Africa: Mpox Is Infecting Children in DRC – and Spreading to Uganda and Beyond

[ad_1] Munigi, Democratic Republic of Congo — Health officials in Uganda told Global Press Journal to ignore information provided by health workers at the border. Esther Mwema assumed her 4-year-old son had chicken pox. He was lucky enough to get a medical exam at this camp for displaced people, where many families live in tents and even clean water is at a premium. But the diagnosis was something else: mpox, […]

August 30, 2024

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