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News coming in is that NTV Uganda’s Maurice Mugisha may soon be replaced by Sanyu FM’s Linda Kibombo, according to reports from XclusiveUg. Linda has joined the NTV News team after throwing in the towel at Crane Chamber based Sanyu FM.  The good news is that Maurice Mugisha is not leaving NTV Uganda. He may soon be promoted to the post of deputy manager of the station as they pave way for the current MD’s exit. Kibombo will replace Maurice as the news editor. We will keep you posted. Staff Writer.

Watoto Church, an exuberant cell-based community church, is celebrating 30 years of transforming lives in Uganda and South Sudan. At the same time, the church marks 20 years of reaching Africa’s most vulnerable women and children through its community outreach arm, Watoto Child Care Ministries.Launched with 78 people on Sunday 22nd April 1984, Watoto Church has grown to be a phenomenal beacon of hope and example of true transformation in Africa. Today, more than 23,000 people attend one of the 26 weekend services at 10 campuses in Kampala and Gulu, Uganda, and Juba, South Sudan. To date, Watoto Child Care Ministries…

It was all laughter at Laftaz Comedy Lounge as Kenyan comedian Eric Omondi spared some time off his busy schedule to entertain revelers in Kampala. The comedian who is currently doing his American tour was in Kampala on Thursday where he performed for 45 minutes. His jokes rotated around Black people and how we use ATM machines among others. Unlike his fellow Ugandan comedians who have been accused of being less creative and recycling jokes, Eric made it clear that he gets fresh jokes and content from observing how people behave be it in bars or in church. The comedian…

After being appointed Busoga Tourism ambassador, it was only fair that Chameleone shows up in time for the Kagulu hill climbing challenge in Busoga region, but no, he didn’t. The event attended by several tourism dignitaries and the speaker of parliament saw H.E President Museveni donate 30 million shillings to the Kagulu project. Chameleoene who was supposed to come and entertain revelers at the hill climbing challenge was, however, nowhere to be seen at the most critical time.  The only thing one could refer to was a post he made en-route Kamuli. “As assigned by my people from eastern Uganda…

May 19 (Reuters) – French telecom operator Orange said on Monday it will sell its majority stake in Orange Uganda to Africell as part of its optimization plan where Africa and the Middle-East remain a strategic priority. The transaction, whose financial terms were not disclosed, is subject to approval from authorities, the statement said. Orange Uganda, which was set up in 2008, is the third telecoms operator in Uganda and had 620,000 clients at the end of December 2013. (Reporting by Maya Nikolaeva, Editing by Dominique Vidalon)

CNOOC Uganda recently awarded UGX 31 million in prize money and school support to Hoima’s best performing students in a bid to enhance education standards in its area of operation. Named “CNOOC Best Performers Award” and inaugurated in July 2012, the awards are aimed at making students in CNOOC Uganda’s area of operation nationally competitive and saw a total of 90 best performers in the last year’s PLE, UCE and UACE awarded. Awarding the students with the prize money and certificates, Wei Chai, CNOOC Uganda’s Head of Corporate Affairs emphasized that the rewards are meant to motivate students in Hoima…

Iryn Namubiru has gone gangstar atleast according to close friends and the photos that we have landed on. The Ugandan songstress has decided to come out of the shell and be more relevant to her young fans. It is said that after doing a song called “We are their problem” with Twinkle star’s Kalifah Aganaga, the once gentle and lady-like Iryn has changed. Here is a photo she took recently. We will keep you posted.  Staff Writer.

Cinderella Sanyu Muyonjo aka Cindy came clean about her past relationship and nude photos that have been circulating in the media. Speaking to HOT 100’s Shovon, the afro-pop singer and songwriter revealed that she broke up with ex-boyfriend Mario because he had no plans to marry her. “All I wanted was marriage, but it was 10 years and not a single proposal,” the “Mbikooye” singer said on air. The singer broke up recently with Mario and left her child to find a new lover. She luckily landed on a man called Ken who has been making her days worthwhile since.  Cindy…

Season 3 of Mirinda Miss Teens was launched on Saturday at Garden City rooftop. It was all fun as Mun G staged a powerful performance that had almost everyone shaking to his popular tunes. Dj Mark also steered the dance challenge as Fille Clear, Irene Ntale and Rema among other artistes performed for the teens. Flavia Tumusiime from Capital attended the event among other notable celebs. Mc Talha and the beautiful Sasha were the emcees of the day at the fun and pleasure event of the holiday. Mirinda Miss Teen is an annual talent contest that aims at showcasing the…

Ever since Irene Ntale tumbled out of her signature live music zone and went mainstream, stakes were against her. Music critics wrote her off. She was signed under Swangz Avenue. Of course some people said it was a wise choice, it was about time for her to join mainstream and swim with the sharks. She had churned out songs like ‘Politricks’ which, if you ask me, was a grand success; a delightfully mellow song that seemingly shoos you to bliss city. Her magical guitar skills and her ability to sing in her husky voice simply can’t be gainsaid.  Under Swangz Avenue,…