Chameleone Snubs Coffee Marathon Show over Pay Dispute

Singer Jose Chamelone has declined to perform at the first edition of the coffee Marathon event that will be taking place on on Sunday 24^th, May,2025

According to Alpha Times, a local television entertainment Journalist and presenter, Chameleone refused to take part in the event because the event promoter refused to pay a deposit for his performance

To confirm his absence at the event chameleone even pulled down the event poster from his social media pages and told his fans that he will not be traveling to Ntungamo district for this event.

Following the morning Marathon, fans will enjoy performances at a concert that will feature artists like Diamond Platiumz, Bebe Cool, The Ben, RAY and other local and regional cultural and recording artistes.

There were rumors that American R&B singer and actor Tyrese Gibson  would be part of this initiative but it turned out to be fake news.

The inaugural Coffee Marathon, organized by Inspire Africa Coffee Group, seeks to raise Uganda Shillings 2 billion to support women farmers.

The event will take place at the Inspire Africa Coffee Park in Kabuhungu Hills, Rwashamire Town Council, Ntungamo District.

According to Duncan Abigaba, the Corporate Affairs Manager at Inspire Africa, each participant will pay Ug.Shs 30,000, which includes a running kit and a ticket to a music concert 

Dr. Nelson Tugume, CEO of Inspire Africa Group, stated how the initiative aims to celebrate and uplift women farmers, noting, “I drew inspiration for the marathon from my mother, who represents many women in Uganda’s coffee sector.”

The Coffee Marathon and Festival will bring together local and international stakeholders to promote Uganda’s coffee industry while supporting women at the heart of production.

President Yoweri Museveni has praised Parliament for passing the UPDF amendment bill, saying it will stop the misuse of military stores and criminality.

On Tuesday, the ruling National Resistance Movement used the power of its numbers to easily pass the controversial UPDF Amendment Bill (2025) despite the protests from opposition MPs.The Bill awaits assent by the President to become law.

The bill expands the jurisdiction of military courts to try civilians accused of crimes such as treason, aggravated robbery, and unlawful possession of firearms.

However, opposition MPs say that the bill violates Article 92 of the 1995 Constitution, which prohibits Parliament from passing laws that overturn or interfere with judicial decisions.

While addressing leaders from Greater Luwero Districts at Timnah Schools in Luwero town on Wednesday, Museveni praised the MPs, saying the civilian courts are incompetent to try soldiers and other armed criminals. 

Museveni said the magistrates who have failed to try petty cases like theft of pigs can’t be trusted to try cases related to the army.

Museveni said the issues of the army and its stores should be left to military courts. He added the bill will help to stop the people from misusing guns , attires and those who cross the line should be ready to face the army.

He insisted that those who use guns to kill will be tried in military courts. He also issued a stern warning to Ugandans to stop misusing military stores.

Museveni said he will issue a statement shortly on social media asking those who have been misusing military equipment to apologise before the law catches up with them.

Museveni is in the Greater Luwero district assessing the performance of the Parish Development Model. He will end the tour by addressing the public on Thursday in Nakasongola.

Earlier on, Museveni’s son, General Kainerugaba Muhoozi, also thanked the MPs for passing the bill.

“I want to congratulate the Speaker of Parliament, the Attorney General, the Minister of Defence, the Chief Whip of NRM and all NRM MPs for passing the amended UPDF bill. Today, you proved you are fearless patriots! Uganda will remember your courage and commitment. God bless you all.” Muhoozi said on his X account.

However the opposition MPs insists that they will now challenge the passing of the bill in court saying it was passed in violation of supreme Court ruling , constitution and Parliament rules.