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President Museveni recently announced a 42 day total lock down. However the newly issued travel permits tell a different story. The movement permits being issued for essential workers is valid for six months hence projecting that the lock down might last longer than many have been told. The question is,  are Ugandans financially and emotionally equipped to stay home for that period.   Traders and many laborers in the jua kali sector are still trying to figure out how to survive the 42 days lock down that strips them of their sources of income. Though the government is set to release a stimulus package meant for the vulnerable, it does not solve a quarter of the economic disaster that is about to befall the already struggling economy. I mean how will Ugx.50,000 / $14/ Kshs.1500 / Tsh32600) cater to the needs of the vulnerable for a month and so. How much is one expected to spend in a day, Ugx. 1000 ($0.28/Ksh. / Tshs.652) ? How pract

Former Governor of Nairobi has warned netizens to be cautious of organ harvesters kidnapping children and abducting adults. Sonko said that these criminals are a well organized group composed of Caucasians and Tanzanians.  He further warned his fans to stay away from suspicious vehicles, and to closely monitor their children's movements. 'I have very disturbing photos which I won't share here. Parents be very careful, kuna a well organized gang composed of whites and blacks from Tanzania using four wheel drive cars kazi yao ni kukidnap adults and even children then wanawadunga injection wakipoteza fahamu wanawauwa wanachukua heart, kidney and liver zikiwa fresh' He wrote. What do you think about the increasing crime rate during this pandemic? Please share your thoughts in the comment section below. Follow this blog for daily and consistent updates on the latest entertainment and celebrity news in the region.

Singer David Mathenge alias Nameless recently praised his daughter with Wahu for winning a prize. Nameless announced to his fans that Tumiso won the photography category at the National Environmental Management Authority Art competition. The excited father also celebrated his daughter’s achievement through an online post. Nameless shared several photos of Tumiso posing with her award at the ceremony. ‘Today I am a proud dad. @Tumi Mathenge just won the photography category for the NEMA Art Competition for Environmental conservation with the theme bio diversity. Ameshinda 20k’ He wrote. Though both of her parents are celebrities, Tumiso is carving her path in the social scene through her interests. She is an environmental and wildlife enthusiast advocating for change through her Wildlife Savers club. Not long ago, she featured on a panel discussion on Citizen Television. Follow this blog for daily and consistent updates of the latest celebrity and entertainment ne

Socialite Vera Sidika has once again debunked the abortion rumors that keep surfacing. During a question and answer session online, Vera told fans that this is her first pregnancy. She added that she is way too obsessed with babies to terminate them. ‘I’ve heard rumors that an ex said I aborted. This is not true. I love kids so much. I would never get pregnant just to abort. When single I take precautions. When I’m serious relationships, I’m always on contraceptives to avoid getting pregnant’  Vera revealed. Vera further disclosed that she removed her contraceptive this year because she and her husband were ready to start a family. ‘ I’ll discuss details of the contraceptive I used. I removed it on 5 th January 2021. I conceived on Valentine’s Day February 14 th 2021. I know this cause that’s when I ovulated' She added. Follow this blog for regular updates of the latest celebrity and entertainment news in the East African region.

Actress Bridget Shighadi recently held an exquisite birthday party at the Pride Inn Hotel in Nairobi to celebrate her 30th birthday.  The Moroccan-themed event took place at the Pride Inn Hotel in Nairobi. All women in attendance wore black and red deras except for the birthday girl who stepped out in gold.  Bridget gave fans a glimpse of how her 30th birthday went down. She shared several photos of how the event went down. ‘Celebrated my birthday with my family and friends and it was everything I ever imagined. Went with a Swahili/Moroccan theme and the décor blew me away. Food was all Swahili menu and it was so good’ She wrote. Bridget Shighadi has made a mark in the film industry after featuring in several hit local dramas. She played Sofia in a Citizen TV drama called Maria. This role brought her to the limelight and earned her several nominations last year. Follow the East Africa Buzz for daily updates on the latest entertainment and celebrity ne

Tanzanian singer Diamond Platnumz is currently in the same country as his children with Ugandan Socialite Zari Hassan, and he cannot stop spoiling them. This evening, his first child Princess Tiffah and her brother Prince Nillan showed off the new luxury Range Rover toy cars that he bought for them. In a video posted online by Zari, the adorable toddlers were all smiles as they cruised around the neighborhood in their new electric cars.  Though Diamond is currently busy with his new music album, he continues to fulfill his fatherly duties by spending time with his babies. Recently, he took them to the mall for a shopping spree and an ice cream date.   What do you think about the new gifts that Princess Tiffah and Prince Nillan have received from their father? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.   Follow the East Africa Buzz; for daily updates on the latest entertainment and celebrity news in the region.  

Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko Mbuvi recently wrote down an emotional Father’s Day tribute to his late father, Gideon Kioko Kivanguli. In the post, Sonko said that his father was an exemplary figure in his life. He called him a real-life hero and described him as a devoted, thoughtful, understanding. ‘I miss you Daddy, just like the day you went away, I wish I could be with you in heaven if only for Father’s day. My heart is filled with wonderful memories and precious moments. You set an example of how a father should be loving, kind and supportive. We were lucky enough to have you in our lives. We want you to know that even though you are no longer with us we still think about you and we miss you so much’  He wrote. Please remember to follow this blog for daily and consistent updates on the latest entertainment, politics and celebrity news in the region. 

Ugandan Socialite Zari Hassan has landed one of the biggest media deals of the year. The gorgeous mother of five based in South Africa will feature in the first-ever African Reality Show on Netflix called Young, Famous, and African. In the new show: Zari will showcase her lavish lifestyle as an entrepreneur, mother, social media influencer, and brand ambassador.   Zari shared the exciting news via a post on her Instagram with a promotional poster of the new show and an introductory statement in the caption.  For a while now, many speculated that Zari had joined the Real Housewives franchise, but it turns out that Mama five has a solo show on the way. What do you think about Zari’s new show on Netflix? Will you tune in? Please share with us your views in the comment section below. Follow the East African Buzz for daily updates on the latest entertainment, politics, and celebrity news in the region.