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December 22, 2018 was a reunion of sorts for Namirembe cathedral choir old boys. I attended a special Christmas carols performance at the Ntinda residence of former ICT minister...
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After Quick Talk has a lengthy e-walk down memory lane with Myco Chris – real name Michael Kyemwa – from their St Paul Namirembe cathedral choir days, the...
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Sheraton Kampala hotel calls it a ‘heartily prepared buffet’. Well, it would be an injustice to your money (Shs 85,000) and your appetite if you turned up for...
