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Entertainment News 19 April 2026
Rapper Gravity Omutujju has voiced strong support for Ziza Bafana in his dispute with Eddy Kenzo and the UNMF SACCO, arguing that the veteran artist merits financial aid as a long-time registered member. Source: https://www.howwe.ug/news/entertainment/42826/i-support-bafana-in-fight-for-financial-help-from-unmf-gravity-omutujju
national 19 April 2026
Maj Gen Henry Masiko faced a heartbreaking double loss as his 96-year-old father Mzee Daniel Keisho Ndarubweine and 61-year-old brother Dr Joseph Twinomujuni were buried together in Rukiga District after dying on the same day from old age complications and throat cancer, respectively. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/maj-gen-henry-masiko-in-double-tragedy-as-father-brother-buried-same-day--5429340
Sports 19 April 2026
Erling Haaland ended his Premier League goal drought with a decisive strike, securing a 2-1 victory for Manchester City against leaders Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium. The result places City three points behind Arsenal with a game in hand, keeping the title race intensely competitive. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/sports/soccer/haaland-seals-crucial-win-for-man-city-over-arsenal-in-title-showdown-5429354
news 19 April 2026
Uganda's Judiciary reports saving Shs2.16 billion in just 11 days through a plea bargain programme that handled 1,200 cases and reduced inmates at Kampala Remand Prison from 2,800 to 1,600. The initiative targets clearing 2,000 cases by July 2026 to cut costs and speed up justice. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/judiciary-says-plea-bargain-drive-saves-shs2b-in-11-days-cuts-prison-congestion-5429308
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Rapper Gravity Omutujju has voiced strong support for Ziza Bafana in his dispute with Eddy Kenzo and the UNMF SACCO, arguing that the veteran artist merits financial aid as a long-time registered member. Source: https://www.howwe.ug/news/entertainment/42826/i-support-bafana-in-fight-for-financial-help-from-unmf-gravity-omutujju
national
Maj Gen Henry Masiko faced a heartbreaking double loss as his 96-year-old father Mzee Daniel Keisho Ndarubweine and 61-year-old brother Dr Joseph Twinomujuni were buried together in Rukiga District after dying on the same day from old age complications and throat cancer, respectively. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/maj-gen-henry-masiko-in-double-tragedy-as-father-brother-buried-same-day--5429340
Sports
Erling Haaland ended his Premier League goal drought with a decisive strike, securing a 2-1 victory for Manchester City against leaders Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium. The result places City three points behind Arsenal with a game in hand, keeping the title race intensely competitive. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/sports/soccer/haaland-seals-crucial-win-for-man-city-over-arsenal-in-title-showdown-5429354
news
Uganda's Judiciary reports saving Shs2.16 billion in just 11 days through a plea bargain programme that handled 1,200 cases and reduced inmates at Kampala Remand Prison from 2,800 to 1,600. The initiative targets clearing 2,000 cases by July 2026 to cut costs and speed up justice. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/judiciary-says-plea-bargain-drive-saves-shs2b-in-11-days-cuts-prison-congestion-5429308