The official list of nominations for the 2024 iKon Awards has finally been unveiled. The second edition of the awards is slated for 23rd March 2024 and will aim to honour and celebrate exceptional people and entities in the Ugandan cinema and television industries while providing a forum for constructive change. Voting for this year’s awards will be conducted online by last year’s winners who make the Ikon Awards Academy. The list is as follows: BEST FILM The Kitara Chronicles – Yiga Sadat, Kizito Sudaisy Sebbowa The Passenger – Meddy Sserwada, Hadijah Nakanjako Unheard – Polly Kamukama, Joseph Ken Ssebaggala All…
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The Chinese New Year celebration that was held in Uganda with a cultural fusion of Chinese and Ugandans in a Tai Chi performance was a sign of the deepening people-to-people ties between the two countries, Several Ugandans and the Chinese community flocked Kololo Independence Grounds in Kampala for a “temple fair,” a traditional cultural event that features all kinds of Chinese folk art, followed by a gala evening, to celebrate the upcoming Year of the Dragon, with the Spring Festival falling on February 10th this year. The event was adorned by lion dances and creative performances combining Ugandan and Chinese…
The world’s largest cruise ship has made its way to Puerto Rico as it prepares to accept its first paying passengers. Locals and tourists in Ponce, Puerto Rico, were given a sneak peak at the 1,198 foot-long, 250,800-tonne pleasure cruiser, named the Icon Of The Seas, as it took a break in port as part of its trial voyage, necessary to gain its certification. The 20-deck vessel, five times larger than the ill-fated Titanic, towered above the town on the southern coast of the Caribbean island. The massive ship, which cost cruise-line company Royal Caribbean $2 billion (ÂŁ1.58 billion), boasts…
What seems to be a feud between singer Gravity Omutujju and Bobi Wine is about to brew again as he has thrown more jabs at the singer turned politician, saying he is not doing enough for the people of Kyadondo, not even building a single hospital yet he ”Claims” to be a leader taking aim at Bobi Wine’s alleged lack of contribution to healthcare infrastructure in Kyadondo. Gravity Omutujju minced no words as he accused Bobi Wine of failing to build a single hospital despite positioning himself as a leader. The singer, known for his mercurial stances, criticized the National…
Clues regarding the weapons used and potential suspects in the the shooting of Pastor Aloysius Bugingo have been gathered by detectives investigating the case, according to the Ugandan Police. Pastor Bugingo of the House of Prayer Ministries was involved in an attack earlier this month in the Namungoona-Lubaga Division in Kampala, that claimed the life of his bodyguard, Richard Muhumuza. A 20-Million-Shillings bounty was announced to whoever had information leading to the arrest of the suspects involved in the shooting, after the police initiating investigations through the Kibuli-based Special Investigations Division (SID). During a weekly security press briefing at Police…
It has been rolled out by the National Identity Registration Authority (NIRA) that in the coming term of school, all children aged 16 years and above will be registered for national identity numbers and national identity cards. “We would like to inform the public especially parents and guardians that we should be carrying out a mass exercise in schools this term in a bid to have students registered countrywide,” said Oborne Mushabe NIRA spokesperson-Kampala. The exercise will target all school going children in primary and secondary schools who have never registered for national identity cards. In a press briefing, Osborne…
Ruth Precious Kharunda, a pupil from Nakasero Primary school on Monday walked to the office of the Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among seeking for assistance. Kharunda, a nine year old caught the attention of Parliament’s security officers with her determined journey to meet the Speaker, whom she admires as a role model. Upon learning of her arrival, Speaker Among promptly invited her into her office, prioritizing her over other waiting guests. In a heartwarming moment, Among warmly embraced Kharunda , engaging in a personal conversation.During their talk, the young girl shared the financial challenges her parents face, earnestly requesting assistance…
Three US troops have been killed and dozens injured in a drone attack on a US base near Jordan’s border with Syria. US President Joe Biden said the attack was carried out by “radical Iran-backed militant groups”. He added: “We shall respond.” Iran has denied any involvement in the attack.It is the first time that a strike has killed US troops in the region since Hamas’s 7 October attack on Israel. Jordan says the attack took place in Syria, not inside Jordan.There have been other attacks on US bases in the region, but before Sunday there were no fatalities, according…
Victoria University’s vice chancellor Dr. Muganga has challenged the entrenched belief that academic grades are the panacea for real-world challenges. He as well emphasized the need to value competencies over grades asserting that “it is time to redirect our focus towards paying for competencies rather than grades.” Addressing the persistent challenges faced by the nation despite academic success, Dr. Muganga critiqued the current education system for overly prioritizing grades. He contended that overemphasis on academic achievements may not adequately equip individuals with the practical skills required to tackle real-world problems and passionately advocated for a paradigm shift in assessing individuals,…
A Fuso truck collided with boda-boda riders and pedestrians at the Kawaala junction in Nabweru, Nansana Municipality, situated within Wakiso District leaving two dead and eight severely injured. The accident involved a Mitsubishi Fuso with registration number UAQ 539E and several Bajaj Boxer type motorcycles with plate-numbers UFS 111, UEP 598K, and UFU 872P, , as confirmed by the SP Michael Kananura – Traffic police spokeperson. Those injured were swiftly transported to Mulago National Referral Hospital following the incident, which occurred at 12:40 pm on a Sunday. The identities of the deceased were withheld at the time of reporting, but…