.
@SimonKaggwaNjal
– what an asset!
Dr. David Warkentin here, from the US, annually visits Uganda. Per his driver, he had always wanted to come to the
#NextMediaPark
to see this global ‘Why Are You Geh’ sensation, but had never found time.
Today, they recreated it!
#NextMediaUG
EXCLUSIVE: TZ’s
@yangasc1935
ready to pay USD 200K rivals
@SimbaSCTanzania
refused to pay
@VipersSC
for Cesar Manzoki! Simba expect Manzoki to be free on October 14th, and Yanga unwilling to wait! Manzoki offered USD 8K (Simba) vs. USD 12K (Yanga) monthly wages.
#NBSportUpdates
I went my 1st 7 years of my career without pay, refused to give up, decided to skill up & be the best candidate for the next job. 14 years, tears, sweat & lots of passion later, the opportunities seem to keep flowing.
#NextMediaUG
just trusted me w/ 2 huge roles, fam! Grateful.
EXCLUSIVE: Per very reliable sources, Cesar Manzoki is currently in TZ 🇹🇿 (travelled on Thursday) where he has signed a pre-contract agreement with
@SimbaSCTanzania
in a commitment that should see him join the ‘Taifa Kubwa Msingazi’ on a 3-yr-contract.
Complication is... (1/3)
EXCLUSIVE:
@CesarManzoki
is set for a trip to TZ 🇹🇿 this week to meet
@SimbaSCTanzania
to discuss potential move. Deal no longer straight forward as earlier expected - Chinese Dalian Pro made him big offer, player now seeks fresh terms to sign for Simba!
#NBSportUpdates
(1/2)
Today, an already important day celebrating our 4th wedding anniversary with Destiny became even more special - we have been blessed with the arrival of our precious third-born, Déslynn Taraji Mugumisa.
Both mother and daughter are in great health. Proud
#GirlDad
here!
Two of my girls left me messages this morning - they are my fuel for all I put in every day, and the ones I think about when the slack starts setting in. Grateful for them! Great day ahead, world!
#TheMugumisas
We know you’d have loved to watch today’s events LIVE. We know you’re disappointed, for you count on us always to be LIVE anywhere, always. We could’ve gone LIVE – but to what end? Incite more Ugandans to join in & worsen the already terrible situation? We chose not to, & (1/2)
From a simple viral video about
@nbstv
, his station of choice, channeling his inner
@SamsonKasumba
,
@MakerereU
student,
@gashaalex256
, today got a step closer to his dream - becoming a journalist. Like many we've made, Mugasha joins us as a trainee, with the future in his hands.
Ya Bahá'u'l Abhá! Only 31 years old and trusted enough to be Head of Corporate Affairs of
#Uganda
’s outright best media conglomerate,
@nextmediaug
! Today, my life is beyond my wildest dreams, and stop I shall NOT. Same attitude, a new challenge – here we go AGAIN.
#NextMediaUG
In the newsroom, you earn everything you get. It is not about your age, never about who taught you what - it is all about what you bring to the table every day!
Tonight, two well-deserving battlers made it to
#NBSLiveAt9
News Anchor! Congs,
@CanaryMugume
and
@IsabellaTugume
!
It is such a blessing and privilege to share what is left of my days and nights (with the hustle) with such a strong and supportive woman like you. Having you around me for the last 5 years of my life has definitely stabilized me, babe! Happy 2nd marriage anniversary, my love.
Confirming what many have heard, I was indeed attacked recently after leaving the Namboole Test Games. My left eye was brutally hurt, and I've undergone surgery. It's been tough, but I'm on the road to recovery.
(1/6)
Sad day, this! Very. As per
@CanaryMugume
’s crime scene interviews,
@GenWamala
has survived an assassination attempt, but in this picture is standing right next to a car carrying the dead bodies of his daughter & driver, having been driving to his wife’s mother’s vigil!
@nbstv
UPDATE:
@yangasc1935
agree a $140K fee with
@VipersSC
for Cesar Manzoki but player has turned down the deal! Manzoki WANTS
@SimbaSCTanzania
move! Contract expires October 14th! Vipers have so far rejected meetings with Simba twice, don't pick/ return club’s calls!
#NBSportUpdates
EXCLUSIVE: TZ’s
@yangasc1935
ready to pay USD 200K rivals
@SimbaSCTanzania
refused to pay
@VipersSC
for Cesar Manzoki! Simba expect Manzoki to be free on October 14th, and Yanga unwilling to wait! Manzoki offered USD 8K (Simba) vs. USD 12K (Yanga) monthly wages.
#NBSportUpdates
With a heart full of gratitude, I formally announce my departure today from
@nextmediaug
, a journey that has been nothing short of incredible since I joined in 2019.
The growth, memories, and friendships formed here will forever hold a special place in my heart.
(1/7)
#NewProfilePic
As I celebrate my 33rd birthday, I use this day as the much-needed push to act on my life-long passion & desire to make my contribution to the sports industry through the skills & expertise I have garnered over the 15 years & counting I have been in employment.
For transparency and truth, I would like to address these allegations.
PS: I wasn’t part of
@nextmediaug
at the time, but I have engaged extensively with people who were, both current and former staff, to gather accurate information. I will do more should the need arise.
1/
I was working at NBS TV and the people employing you asked me to stop posting about
@HEBobiwine
or I get fired. I chose the latter. UNCLE SIMON, YOU PEOPLE NEED TO STOP ACTING HOLY WHEN YOU AND YOUR EMPLOYERS ARE THE REAL DEVILS WITHIN US!
#March2Parliament
ANNOUNCEMENT:
Today, I, Desire Derekford Mugumisa, wholeheartedly step forward as a candidate for the Executive Committee Member position of
@KyadondoClub
at the forthcoming Club AGM slated for Saturday, July 15, 2023. My profound passion for our beloved Club has surpassed 1/
BREAKING:
@nextmediaug
Group CEO,
@KKariisa
, back in as
@Nab_Uganda
Chairman for a third successive term. This at the NAB AGM currently ongoing at Hotel Africana here in Kampala.
Kin Kariisa was unopposed!
Cheers to a lot more of the same!
#NABAGM21
#NextMediaUG
A few hours ago,
@SamsonKasumba
's account was hacked, and some inappropriate content was shared.
Our digital team, headed by
@deejahn
, has since sorted the issue.
We sympathize with Sam. Apologies to those that look up to him that had to see that.
#NBSUpdates
Dear Members and well-wishers of
@KyadondoClub
,
I am excited to share an exciting development in my journey to serve the world of sports and make a lasting impact.
During our recent Kyadondo Rugby Club Executive Committee meeting held last Thursday, I was honoured
(1/7)
With a heart full of gratitude, I formally announce my departure today from
@nextmediaug
, a journey that has been nothing short of incredible since I joined in 2019.
The growth, memories, and friendships formed here will forever hold a special place in my heart.
(1/7)
What can I say? I guess some phone calls are simply irresistible. This last such call has culminated in my return to
@nextmediaug
as Head of Corporate Affairs, a role I only recently left to fulfill my sports marketing passion!
But here I am – back! Even if
(1/5)
😂😂😂 But Hon. Muhammad Nsereko! Ngu Vincent Bamulangaki Ssempijja (Uganda’s Minister of Defense), in as much as he holds such a beautiful position in Government, “cannot even give a
#Uganda
-n a license for a bow and arrow.” 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
#NBSBarometer
We are because you chose us. Your sentiments on OUR principle-guided decision to cover the Kampala riots the way we did are heard. Loud. Clear. Your feedback, in all its forms, is appreciated. We never stopped serving YOU; we never shall. Together, we’ll go far.
#NBSPoliticom
#NewProfilePic
As I celebrate my 33rd birthday, I use this day as the much-needed push to act on my life-long passion & desire to make my contribution to the sports industry through the skills & expertise I have garnered over the 15 years & counting I have been in employment.
This man,
@djbushbaby
, gave me the lifeline I needed! What I have become today is because in 2013, he picked me up and gave me an opportunity, my first paid opportunity - yes, he ended my so-called
#7YearsASlave
! And he did this for so many of us! Please
#StandWithDjBushbaby
!
EXCLUSIVE: Cesar Manzoki will join
@SimbaSCTanzania
in January 2023 when his short-term contract at Chinese club, Dalian Pro, expires!
Manzoki has an existing pre-contract with the ‘Taifa Kubwa Msimbazi,’ & will join them on a 2-year deal - USD 200K sign-on fee!
#NBSportUpdates
Betty Nambooze: Kony is in the CAR forests dying of coldness; Afande
@mkainerugaba
took his coat. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 This is the content for which I stay up late on Tuesday nights!
#NBSBarometer
.
@thomas_kitimbo
is a gem, particular on what shot he gets, so much he won’t let you start until he’s found it, even if you were interviewing Obama! He’s not even celebrating the shot
@CanaryMugume
used for that
#NBSInvestigates
- just grateful his shot was used!
#NBSPolitiCom
A huge day behind the scenes as the
#NextMediaPark
was launched this afternoon by H.E. Yoweri
@KagutaMuseveni
- by far the biggest Protocol execution I have handled. Grateful for yet another success noted, esp. for the amazing support system within
@nextmediaug
!
#NextMediaTours
Look who’s here! Straka Mwezi! Yes! The Straka Baibe that kept us awake Thursday nights growing up!
#UGConnectConcert
starts in under 30 minutes on
@nbstv
,
@sanyukatv
and a couple of other stations you can watch on
@afromobileug
😎
Some of you may've noticed this lapel pin I wear on my suits daily - that's the Ringstone symbol of the Baha'i Faith!
I am Baha'i, & we believe in the oneness of humanity & the unity of all religions. Today, we started our fast - I'll share about the Faith daily on this THREAD
Said it so many times already, but I won’t tire – thank you,
@mckatsug
, for granting us the opportunity to be a part of your story! Your advocacy vs. stigma against people living with HIV brings the message to the masses better than I can imagine any other way.
#KingOfTheMicSn2
Okay, y'all my new Ghana 🇬🇭 friends over the last week or so, can you please share with us ways we can follow the Ghana Premier League live? There are so many Uganda 🇺🇬 people that will be a little bit extra interested going forward, you know?
#ChampioningUgandanSport
.
@CanaryMugume
's proper breakthrough, in my opinion at least, was that first
#COVID19UG
lockdown, updating the nation on the situation daily, with hardly any days off to recuperate! A year plus on, he has not stopped pushing and is already ahead of the pack! NEVER SETTLE, fam!
.
@HeathensRFC
’s Charles Uhuru banned for 15 weeks following a seating to review his dangerous tackle on
@KobsrugbyUg
’s
@adriankasito
. With just 13 weeks left in the league, & Uhuru not playing 7s, he’ll next be available in November for next season’s Uganda Cup. He’s devastated!
Another day of successful event protocol coordination and hospitality management registered today as our
@nextmediaug
Group CEO,
@KKariisa
, and his lovely wife,
@jjkariisa
, hosted
#EidUlAdha2023
lunch at their Lake Drive, Port Bell residence. (1/4)
31 TODAY!
Thank you, God! I pray that you keep blessing me as much as you have so far.
21-year-old me would have felt I was over-reaching if I'd prayed for what you've had 31-year-old me turn out to be, honestly.
To many more years of amazing solutions.
📸:
@francis_isano
Total
#FIFAWorldCup
Spending By a Host Country;
1. Qatar (2022): $220 billion
2. Brazil (2014): $15 billion
3. Russia (2018): $12 billion
4. S. Korea & Japan (2002): $7 billion
5. Germany (2006): $5 billion
QATAR - the best example of Government will for sports development!
Oh, bro,
@SolomonSerwanjj
, what a job you're doing with the
@AfricanIIJ
! Accompanying
@KKariisa
to the institute today and watching you passionately share you and your team’s vision for
#Uganda
-n Investigative Journalism was infectious. Partnership next!
#NextMediaUG
Massive CONGRATULATIONS 🎉 to you,
@calvinug
and Amanda, upon the birth of your second child! Great day today! The Kalules have been blessed with their second baby, this one a girl. Always special moments with this couple, who together have been such great mental support for me!
One year ago on Monday, a bunch of my friends, my family, ourselves and very importantly, God, made it possible for us to finally get married... We celebrate all that, and a year of the marriage this weekend out here at
@MestilHotel
!
PS: Saturdays free from work hit different!
Taking no prisoners,
@JK_Kazoora
!
#LateNitesWithJK
was not impressed that
@BarbieItungoK
“blue-ticked” and refused to return his calls when he attempted to invite her to the show 😅.
The show airs Wednesdays at 10 PM on
@nbstv
.
Daring? In
@SamsonKasumba
’s vocabulary? Not even when he’s coming off an accident! Mans took up the challenge and even had the courage to dance while all the way up there! I must have shaken watching him more than he did!
#WhyILoveUganda
#PANYC2021
Today was a monumental day at the
#NextMediaPark
as legendary Nollywood actor,
@_RamseyNouah
, paid Uganda's only built-for-purpose media house a visit. Nouah becomes the 3rd major int’l guest to visit the Park in the last 2 months -
@robwalkertv
, Aleksander Ceferin the others. 1/
Great respect to the team at the
@nextmediaug
Park, fam! Young souls willing to go the distance to tell Uganda's story!
These great shots were taken by two of our photographers,
@izyphotography1
&
@ZocolGroup
- definitely young talents we have here primed for a great future!
Exactly why I love this job! “aRe YoU sURe?” There you go!
@Mukwala9
to Asante Kotoko on a 2-year deal is OFFICIAL! And yes, he'll be on that plane to Turkey for pre-season, innit? Phew! Let's go, Dese! Now, the job actually starts. Rooting for you every single day!
‘NEW BEGINNINGS’ is the talk of town especially today, so I will take this opportunity to share with you that tonight at 8 PM, I'm launching
#SportsTalkWithMugumisa
on X Spaces, a platform where y’all sports fans take centre-stage!
Yes, all about you breaking down your
/1
This
@SsemujjuNganda
man! 😂😂😂. “If Nabbanja or an RDC had said Museveni was coming back on the ballot in 2026, we wouldn’t be shocked… but this former Academic leader?” 😂😂😂
#NBSMorningBreeze
@nbstv
From 𝗞𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗟𝗔 To 𝗞𝗨𝗠𝗔𝗦𝗜
Welcome 𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡 𝗠𝗨𝗞𝗪𝗔𝗟𝗔
@Mukwala9
.
The Ugandan joins us on a free transfer for a period of two years with an option to extend for a further year.
AKWAABA MUKWALA 🤝
#AKSC
#WELCOMEMUKWALA
#Preseason22
🔥
On Saturday evening, I donned one of my suits for the first time since I left
@nextmediaug
. It stirred memories, making me miss those days a little, but that's not why I'm writing this.
Last Wednesday, a WhatsApp message from
@iam_judithheard
awaited me. After the
/1
Fam, we did it again! Best Team Player of the Year in the CEO Awards category at the
#NextMediaUG
Employee of Year Awards!
There has NEVER been anything more fulfilling than being appreciated for giving your all to a job and company you love!
Thank you again,
@KKariisa
!
A quick meet between the Group CEO, hosts and producers of our daily
#Entertainment
shows today resulted in some very interesting ideas – the kind that I believe will live up to the
@nextmediaug
standards! You can expect disruption, and that won’t be in too long.
#NextMediaEnt
TRUE! Shaban Muhammad (
@OnduparakaFC1
contract expires this weekend) will be a
@KCCAFC
player starting Monday, August 1, 2022, on a 2-year deal.
Al Hilal (Sudan), Zesco (Zambia), and Simba (TZ) all inquired about Shaban; ‘Jagason’ chose the ‘Kasasiro Boys!’
#NBSportUpdates
Just remembered that a boda guy on Saturday took me from the washing bay all the way to the
@nextmediaug
Park for free simply because "
@nbstv
and
@sanyukatv
are my best channels ever."
Guy legit refused to take my ka-2K!
Well done, team! I go to bed a smiling man tonight!
Happy new month, fam! I hope it goes as great for you as it has started out for me. Today, I start a new role as PR and Communications Officer of
@nextmediaug
, the greatest milestone yet I've reached in my 13-year career!
The task at hand is something that excites me... (1/3)
Well, Moses is a former employee indeed, one that was on the
@FDCOfficial1
trail in '16, and travelled to cover the Trump inauguration where he disappeared. My guess is he says what he does for asylum purposes! I say disregard the erratic assertions made! Absurd fiction.
The pink in my closet extended from some of the shirts to the jacket - an ovation while walking into office and lots of pics with the colleagues later, I guess a bit more colour risks might not be the worst of ideas 😂.