Uganda's conversations today - November 19
Nov 19, 2019
Wondering what's trending on social media right now? Here are the top trending topics in Uganda.
1. International Men's Day
The day might not get that much recognition on these shores but International Men's Day is celebrated in over 80 countries over the world.
International Men's Day is an annual international event celebrated on 19 November. The objectives of celebrating an International Men's Day include focusing on men's and boys' health, improving gender relations, promoting gender equality, highlighting discrimination against men, and promoting male role models.
So what is it that has gotten Ugandans talking about the day? There are those with a sense of humour of course.
#InternationalMensDay is for those with beards otherwise, wait for Babies' day out. pic.twitter.com/6uN0Gm9URA
— King Don Mugabi 👑 📸 🇺🇬 (@Mugabiarts) November 19, 2019
Pastor Martin Ssempa, however, wants so kind of parity.
Men are so critical yet are over looked. Even this #InternationalMensDay2019 there is NO government or major events to celebrate men. Yet #InternationalWomensDay is made a big issue. We need #Equal recognition of #menandwomen #boysandgirls pic.twitter.com/gwRsIXY990
— Ssempa = Gabriel Baaba Gwanga'Mujje (@martinssempa) November 19, 2019
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No, this has nothing to do with dirt but rather, Nigerian superstar Wizkid who returns to Uganda for another concert on December 5 at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds. If his previous shows in the country are anything to go by, Ugandans are in for a treat.
@wizkidayo has something to tell you#December5th#DirtyDecember pic.twitter.com/IjN3n3fLJy
— NineteenMedia (@NineteenMediaUg) November 19, 2019
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3. Naguru
Many residents of Naguru and surrounding areas woke up to an unusual dose of traffic jam. As it turned out, President Yoweri Museveni was set to address the Police Council and commanders of Kampala Metropolitan Police on the state of security in the country and roads were closed ahead of that.
Many people were left unimpressed by the situation.
A chopper has just flown by and I realised the President really could have just flown to Naguru today and saved us the traffic congestion. There's a helipad there! pic.twitter.com/OXTVvqRysg
— Jem💎Na-gundi 👑 (@like_a_gem) November 19, 2019
@KampalaTraffic If you are in areas of Ntinda, Naguru, kiwatule,kisasi and trying to get to town, DONT go through Naguru the traffic has been on for two hours ! Use Northern bypass pic.twitter.com/wVHyXKSVCg
— Olive B. Lumonya (@LumonyaOlive) November 19, 2019