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Charity starts at home, no? In the early hours of May 28, a dormitory fire claimed the lives of 16 schoolgirls and left dozens injured. As details emerged, the nation moved from grief to disbelief after investigations suggested the fire may have been deliberately started by fellow students. Not strangers. Not criminals who broke into the school. Fellow students https://bit.ly/43mK694 #SqoopUpdates

Are younger people developing an appetite for cigars? Traditionally, cigars were associated with older generations and affluent circles. In Uganda, they were mostly seen in the hands of tycoons, diplomats, and the occasional Catholic priest https://bit.ly/3PZlCQe #SqoopUpdates

Bruno K should have led the Kony talks… One minute we are telling children to become doctors, lawyers, engineers, and serious people. The next minute someone on the internet is confidently declaring that the new blueprint for success is none other than Tenge Tenge https://bit.ly/4uSbNTl #SqoopUpdates

Cindy Sanyu opens up on fallout with Omega 256 Cindy claimed tensions between the two camps first emerged when the pair started receiving awards for the song, which became one of the standout collaborations in Uganda’s music scene https://bit.ly/4e2yfSi #SqoopUpdates

Lynda Ddane opens up on health battle, painful HIV rumours Ddane opened up about quietly battling serious health complications at a time when social media users were busy speculating about her appearance https://bit.ly/4flkXCV #SqoopUpdates

Makindye SS school prom, what a wow! Makindye Secondary School’s 2026 prom, however, felt like something else entirely. The “Into the Motherland” theme transformed the school grounds into a full-scale production complete with elaborate costumes, theatrical makeup, symbolic entrances, and choreography that quickly pushed the event from an ordinary school celebration into a viral national spectacle https://bit.ly/4fqD7mW #SqoopUpdates

Avoid dual citizenship, you might fall in things Life is unpredictable. Today you are arguing with boda riders in Kira. Tomorrow you are drinking a milkshake at Bandali Rise. The day after that, a PDF starts circulating on WhatsApp. Before you even download it, your phone is exploding with calls https://bit.ly/4en4VHF #SqoopUpdates

Keko confirms two-year romance with Sheebah Karungi Keko openly addressed the long-speculated relationship when asked about her connection with the Nkwatako singer https://bit.ly/49VeZVZ #SqoopUpdates

Police hunt hit-and-run driver after death of veteran musician Master Parrot Police officers responded to the scene and rushed Master Parrot to Mulago National Referral Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead https://bit.ly/4a5O2Pa #SqoopUpdates

Salvador apologises to Bruno K after social media fallout The fallout began after Salvador commented under a post in which Bruno K was advocating for justice for a minor he alleged had been exploited https://bit.ly/4fVkmrN #SqoopUpdates

Dr Hilary Okello blasts money-seeking comedians mid-performance kello argued that once performers step on stage, their focus should remain on entertaining audiences rather than pausing to collect cash https://bit.ly/4dKBDmd #SqoopUpdates

Veteran Ugandan musician Master Parrot dies in Northern Bypass crash According to eyewitnesses and preliminary police reports, the accident occurred in the busy Masanafu area on June 1, 2026 https://bit.ly/4vfQQ4q #SqoopUpdates

Manager Kavuma reveals how ghetto kids really make money Their viral dance content has helped position the Ugandan group among Africa’s most recognisable entertainment exports https://bit.ly/4x2iGTw #SqoopUpdates

Against All Odds: Karole Kasita triumphs at ‘Power within’ Concert despite Ebola scare and artist no-shows https://bit.ly/4dSrXVs #SqoopUpdates

Tenge Tenge saga takes new twist According to discussions on the show, close to five individuals are said to have been sharing income linked to the young star’s growing online success https://bit.ly/4voQGIg #SqoopUpdates

Netflix announces Michael Jackson trial documentary as Lionsgate confirms Michael sequel https://bit.ly/49kZeau #SqoopUpdates

America's pull on Ugandan artistes https://bit.ly/4dyrbgl #MonitorUpdates