Mike Ssegawa

Two decades of reporting, editing and managing news content. Reach him via email: kampalaplanet@gmail.com Tiktok/Twitter: @MikeSsegawa
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Indian Tribe: Ugandan MPs’ xenophobic tendencies are misplaced in today’s modern world

I am shocked that a section of Members of Parliament dedicated time and vehemently rejected a request by Indians living…

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OP ED: Not too late to appoint Bad Black, Zari, Golola Moses ‘presidential advisor

Bad Black, Zari Hassan and Golola Moses should sing to Buchaman’s tune Lwaki Temumatira! Otherwise, why aren’t they President Museveni's…

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Is Mityana MP Francis Zaake a crybaby, violent, ill-mannered or a political activist making a point?

Uganda Parliament Speaker Rebecca Kadaga wants Mityana Municipality member of parliament Francis Zaake probed by the Committee on Rules, Discipline and…

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Salim Kisekka, the man standing in the way of Shatsi Kutesa’s claim to the Mawogola South parliamentary seat

It is now a cliché in politics that “No Permanent Enemies, and No Permanent Friends, Only Permanent Interests.” That is almost the story…

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OPED: Can the media stand up to police brutality?

Last week, Uganda Journalists Association boss Kazibwe Bashir called for a boycott against police brutality meted on members of the…

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Eddy Kenzo meets Museveni, reports Rema, Hamza to President

Uganda President Yoweri Museveni has met musician Eddy Kenzo and appreciated him for winning accolades in music on the global…

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Dear Eddy Kenzo, this is what you need to do to emerge on top after Rema dumped you

Dear Edrisa Musuuza aka Kenzo. I am sorry that the discussions after your ex girlfriend Rehema Namakula married her gynaecologist…

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Our reader Ochen Boniface says ‘no’ to Kiswahili historical biases

Our reader Ochen Boniface on why Kiswahili language is best bet for Uganda: Much as l do appreciate whatever you…

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How it went down at the Royal Ascot Goat races + glamorous photos

It was pomp and glamour during the Royal Ascot Goat Races event that took place on Saturday at Speke Resort…

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SK MBUGA CASE FILES Part I: Were SK Mbuga, wife Chebet accomplices in defrauding elderly Swedish national?

In 2014, Sulaiman Kabangala Mbuga, a showy Uganda socialite working in South Africa appeared on Kampala’s social scene. Had it…

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SK MBUGA CASE FILES: How Vivian Angela Chebet connected SK Mbuga to big money, and damn hard facts on the couple’s dealings in Sweden and Uganda

Did Sulaiman Kabangala Mbuga and his wife Vivian Angela Chebet defraud Swedes of Sh23 billion? Were charges fabricated or there…

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Turkish Airlines gives return ticket, discounts as Malaysia Consulate opens in Uganda

New Malaysia Consul in Uganda, Mr Habib Kagimu started out his duties with pomp on Tuesday as Turkish airlines offered…

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Consul Habib Kagimu starts on high note as Malaysia opens its doors to Ugandans

The Malaysia Consulate in Uganda and its first consul Habib Kagimu were inaugurated on Tuesday evening in the upscale Kololo,…

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Billionaire Sudhir Ruparelia sighted on Boda Boda in Kampala

Sudhir Ruparelia might be the richest Ugandan alive, however, he has never stopped doing things which make him one of…

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Kinigeria actor turned politician Desmond Elliot in Kampala for Commonwealth MPs conference

Nigerian actor turned politician Desmond Eliot is in Kampala as one of the delegates for attending the 64th Commonwealth parliamentary…

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