Ricky

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[Arsenal @Arsenal]

LIFT IT UP ©️

[Arsenal @Arsenal]

We did it, together.

[Alan Kasujja @kasujja]

In 2022, my BBC team and I were travelling across the continent to popularise my podcast, Africa Daily, when we met Samuel and Esteri Tebandeke.

Ester was battling kidney failure and was being treated by the excellent team at Mulago Hospital.

What a powerful story of love it turned out to be.

Ester needed a kidney transplant, and Sam offered to donate his.

I teared up during the interview because of Sam’s deep commitment to his wife.

I saw their quiet determination to ensure that Esteri — an accomplished actor who had appeared in the acclaimed film Queen of Katwe — would pull through.

He loved her. She loved and deeply appreciated him.

They had raised half the money they needed and were struggling to find the rest — about $40,000.

I promised I would mention their case to President Museveni, whom I was due to meet a few days later.

When I met Mzee, I told him about them. Without hesitation, he instructed his then PPS, Kenneth Omona, to ensure Esther received the money she needed.

The cash was delivered. They travelled to India for the operation, and at first it seemed everything had gone well.

I stayed in touch with them, regularly checking on Esteri’s progress.

Yesterday, Sam sent me a voice note to say that his Esteri had passed away.

I am gutted.

Esteri was young, beautiful, and immensely talented. I wish she had lived much longer.

May she now rest peacefully after such a difficult few years.

I pray for Sam — one of the greatest men I have ever met.

May God grant him, and Ester’s family and friends, the fortitude they need to navigate these painful times.

[وزارة الدفاع |MOD UAE @modgovae]

The Ministry of Defence has announced that the UAE air force and air defence forces have so far dealt with 165 ballistic missiles, two cruise missiles and 541 Iranian drones since the start of the Iranian attack.

The ministry said that on the morning of the second day of the attack, UAE air force and air defence forces destroyed 20 ballistic missiles, while eight missiles fell into the sea. They also destroyed two cruise missiles and 311 drones. However, 21 drones struck civilian targets. The ministry affirmed the capability of the UAE air force and air defence to address various threats.

It explained that since the beginning of the Iranian attack on 28th February, 2026, 165 ballistic missiles launched from Iran towards the UAE have been detected. Of these, 152 were destroyed, while 13 fell into sea waters. Two cruise missiles were also detected and destroyed.

A total of 541 Iranian drones were detected, of which 506 were intercepted and destroyed, while 35 fell within the country, causing material damage. The incidents resulted in three fatalities of Pakistani, Nepali and Bangladeshi nationalities, and 58 minor injuries among Emirati, Egyptian, Ethiopian, Filipino, Pakistani, Iranian, Indian, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan, Azerbaijani, Yemeni, Ugandan, Eritrean, Lebanese and Afghan nationals.

The ministry indicated that some debris fell in various areas of the country as a result of air defence systems intercepting ballistic missiles and drones, leading to minor to moderate material damage to a number of civilian properties.

The ministry expressed its full readiness to address any threats and stressed that the safety of citizens, residents and visitors remains a top priority that cannot be compromised.

#وزارة_الدفاع
#وزارة_الدفاع_الإماراتية
#MOD
#UAEMinistryOfDefence

[Ricky @kwitonder]

Just witnessed a wedding by the beach.. really beautiful..

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@NadaAndersen @ZeeroBrain Wow 147m monthly retainer is crazy..

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@albertKatruGuma So sorry for your loss Albert. 🙏🏼

[Ricky @kwitonder]

@Mugabiarts Happy Birthday Don.

[Tusker Lite Rwenzori Marathon @RwenzoriMarathn]

The new #TuskerLiteRwenzoriMarathon kits are here!

Blue shirts for the 21 km
Green for 5km, 10 km & 42 km

The dual-color scheme enhances race logistics, ensuring smooth guidance on overlapping routes.

Ready to race on August 24th? 💪

[Ricky @kwitonder]

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[Ricky @kwitonder]

If I speak.....

[Nile Post @nilepostnews]

Uganda to collaborate with Iran on developing social media content filters. - Minister Baryomunsi

#NilePostNews
https://t.co/zOZK7PXUx4

[Urban Bouy @Urbanbouy01]

I deeply appreciate everyone who attended the #InfluencerTakeOver. It was incredibly engaging, and inspiring, providing a valuable platform for networking and learning from one another. Such initiatives are instrumental in steering the influencer industry in the right direction.

[Saladin Marketing @saladinug]

'Brands seek influencers with the 3 Rs: Resonance, Relevance, Reach. We evaluate your following, engagement, content quality.'

'Influencer creativity is key to communicating our brand effectively to your audience'

~ Caroline Ampaire from UBL
#InfluencerTakeover

[Ricky @kwitonder]

Just to inform anyone that is planning to travel anywhere around the early months of the year, always and always research for the weather conditions otherwise you'll be surprised.

[Larry Madowo @LarryMadowo]

NEW: A quick thinking Kenyan tour guide saved the lives of 14 tourists and 25 staff in the Maasai Mara after waking them up and moving them to water tanks as their camp was surrounded by flood waters.

Our latest on CNN as heavy rains continue in Kenya

[Danny.K @DannyKwiz]

🤝 Grateful to have been nominated for the @UMS_Marketer Director, Public Relations.

⚡ Looking forward to the Annual General Meeting & Elections at Hotel African this Saturday.

[Tusker Lite Rwenzori Marathon @RwenzoriMarathn]

🚨 BREAKING NEWS🚨

#TuskerLiteRwenzoriMarathon Becomes ONLY Ugandan Marathon Certified by @WorldAthletics Federation

This elite status means our course is globally recognized, allowing athletes to qualify for international races (like the Olympics)! 🌍

#CertifiedUG2024

[Ricky @kwitonder]

@ky_julie @omwiisiki 🤔

[Makoma Nation @MakomaNation]

Navigating through rugged terrain and muddy roads .

📍 Masai Mara .

[Ricky @kwitonder]

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