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The embattled Makerere University Research Fellow Dr Stella Nyanzi has today morning told court that she lost her baby due to high pressure. The jailed researcher had appeared before Justice Lydia Mugambe Ssali for the hearing of her case in which she sued the university seeking payment of her wages as per orders of the Staff Appeals Tribunal about three months ago. “ My lord I had a miscarriage last week on Friday (January 4) and I lost my baby because of the high blood pressure,” she said. Makerere’s new human resource director, Mr Andrew Abuyang, appeared in court today…
Music event organizers through the Federation of Uganda Promoters Association (FUPA) are fighting over the shs1.2 that they allegedly received from Museveni. It is alleged that the promoters President Museveni and addressed their issues and informed him about the losses they incurred during the cancellation of Bobi Wine’s shows. According to sources, the president decided to refund them Shs1.2billion through the State Minister for Culture, Lukia Isanga Nakadama and later be handed to the association President, Abby Musinguzi (Abitex) and Andrew Benon Kibuuka, the president of Federation of Performing Artistes of Uganda (FPAU). However, most members of FUPA argue that…
City Tycoon Brian Kirumira alias Brian White has tightened his security after allegedly surviving gunmen who ambushed him on his way back home along Southern bypass. However, it should be noted that, Brian White has allegedly been attacked several times but luckily, he has survived all the attacks. Ever since the attack, Brian White has since deployed more security personnel and cut off some employees that he suspects to have a hand in his unending attacks. Bryan White says that the attacks are masterminded by an inside person who knows very much about him and he will find out the…
The 32 HIT MAKER, Spice Diana has joined the number of women who are working hard to break the ego of Apass by refusing his affection. According to Spice Diana, she says that the Guli Wano singer is not her class. “A Pass your not my size and secondly your not among the husband of my dreams and I can’t date you,” she said. Spice Diana affirms that she is already seeing someone and those interested in knowing him should come for her concert, where she will reveal him to the public. Much more, Spice says that Apass jokes a lot which makes it…
The Uganda Medical Association (UMA) president, Dr Ekwaro Obuku, has asked the government of Uganda to create a national Insurance Scheme so that Ugandans are able to access better health services. According to Dr. Ekwaro, he says that very many Ugandans are poor and are unable to access good health services without selling their property. “Ugandans are so poor that to access better health services, one has to sell of his or her property,” he said. Dr. Ekwaro also condemns Government for cheating Ugandans because it caters for the health of those in state house, Judiciary, legislators and cabinet leaving…
Former NBS TV presenter and Reach A Hand Uganda boss Humphrey Nabimanya has wedded with his long time lover Maureen over the weekend at All Saints Cathedral. Humphrey started as a TV presenter on NBS Youth Voice and later started his Reach A Hand Organisation that helps young girls to know about the dangers of early pregnancy and HIV AIDS. Humphrey met Maureen at a friends party before he decided to make it official. Maureen works at Centenary bank Kireka. The couple treated their guests to a dinner at Lake Victoria Serena Hotel, Kigo in a multi -million event which was…
International praise and worship leader, singer and song writer Don Moen is expected to hold a concert in Kampala in February where he will headline he Kampala Praise Festival 2019 Edition, slated for Friday February 8th, at Kololo Airstrip. Don Moen was excited by the turn up of Ugandans at his first concert in 2014 and he is therefore excited to return and perform for Uganda’s amazing audience. “I am excited to announce that this February I will be coming back to Uganda for the Kampala Praise Fest. I look forward to seeing you their,” he said. Speaking at a…
The manger of Singer Fik Fameica, commonly known as Iviien Karma is currently running away and hiding from the money lenders. According to our sources, it is alleged that Ivien is being demanded close to 50 million by money lenders Kabanda and Kampala Robert. It is said that the manager took this big loan so that he can fund the recently concluded FiK Fameica show that was dubbed ‘My Journey’ which was a major flop. Due to the failure of the show, it became impossible for Ivien to get the money that he had invested in the show and decided…
The HiPipo Music Awards nominees list is out. While announcing the nominees, Innocent Kawooya, CEO HiPipo noted that the list features Uganda, East Africa and Africa-centric categories including Africa’s Number 1 Award. The categories highlight excellent works of art from over 15 African countries. Africa’s Number 1 Award goes to an artist that has been a trailblazer across Africa on different measures. Now in their 8th edition, winners will be crowned at an award gala slated for 16th March 2019 at the Kampala Serena Hotel. Here is the full list of nominees: AFRICA Africa’s Number 1 1. Yemi Alade 2.…
Tanzanian Singer and WCB Wasafi owner Diamond Platnumz has cancelled his wedding plans with kenyan girlfriend, Dona Tanasha. It is alleged that Diamond carried out a quick research about Tanasha’s life and was not pleases by her lifestyle. Diamond Platinumz also carried out a quick research about the men Tanasha has dated which made him question his plan to get married to her. It should however be noted that Tanasha had earlier promised the world that she is Diamond’s real rib and that he will marry her. Diamond had scheduled the wedding to take place this year on Valentine’s day,…