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Uganda’s World Cup qualifying hopes remain alive after a professional 2–0 victory over Somalia at Mandela National Stadium, on Monday evening. Early goals from Allan Okello and Jude Ssemugabi proved decisive in a game where the Cranes managed both pressure and discipline to stay firmly in Group G contention. The hosts took control immediately when...
Kampala, Uganda – A fire broke out on Monday morning, 8th September 2025, at a motor vehicle seat fabrication workshop and washing bay near Ntinda Complex, a Kampala suburb. According to police, five vehicles were burnt beyond repair, while two others were partially damaged. Several machines inside the workshop were also destroyed in the blaze....
KAMPALA – The opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) on Monday accused security forces of abducting its deputy spokesperson, Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro, shortly after he left a court session in Kawempe. According to Leader of the Opposition and NUP secretary-general Joel Ssenyonyi, Waiswa had stepped out of Kawempe Magistrates Court, where he was attending the case...
Edson Mungyereza emerged as the overall winner of Round 3 of the National Autocross Championship held at Mwesigwa Resort in Kiruhura. Driving a Subaru GVB, Mungyereza posted a winning time of 12:42, finishing 30 seconds ahead of fellow Subaru GC8 driver Denis Bahizi, who settled for second place. Former national champion, Nasser Mutebi, came in...
The Uganda Cranes turned on the style with a resounding 4-0 victory over Mozambique in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, climbing to second place in Group G on Friday night. Skipper Khalid Aucho marshalled the midfield brilliantly, while forward Salim added pace and creativity to the attack. After a cagey first half, Allan Okello...
Kampala, Uganda — The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced the establishment of a dedicated help desk to handle queries and complaints related to the nomination of candidates for Uganda’s 2025/2026 General Elections. According to the Commission, the desk located at its headquarters in Kampala is expected to assist both the public and election officials with...
The Rwandan gospel fraternity is in mourning following the sudden death of beloved singer Musabyimana Gloriose, popularly known as Gogo. The celebrated gospel voice passed away on the night of September 3, 2025, in Uganda after a short illness. According to a medical report from Kyegera Doctors Center, Gogo was pronounced dead upon arrival at...
The stage is set for a monumental showdown as the NSSF KAVC International Volleyball Tournament announces its 27th edition, scheduled for September 12th to 14th, 2025. The prestigious event will transform the Lugogo Indoor Stadium and Hockey National Grounds into a hub of elite athletic competition, drawing top teams from across the continent. Organized by...
LUGAZI, Uganda – Zambian debutant Dominic Musonda electrified the opening round of the 2025 Johnnie Walker Uganda Open Amateur Championship, seizing a commanding two-shot lead with a spectacular 6-under 65 at the Lugazi Hills Golf and Country Club on Wednesday. The star from Nkana Golf Club, making his first competitive appearance in Uganda, mastered the...
West Ham United star Aaron Wan-Bissaka is set to make his long-awaited debut for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) after accepting a call-up for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The reigning Hammer of the Year has been included in DR Congo’s squad by head coach Sébastien Desabre, officially switching his international...
The tug of war between Uganda Premier League (UPL) clubs and the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) over the proposed new league format has intensified, with FUFA now using the Shs3.4 billion Competitions Development Fund as leverage to secure compliance. During a meeting held on Tuesday, September 2, at Serena Hotel in Kampala, clubs...
Uganda’s athletics preparations for the upcoming World Championships in Tokyo have taken an unexpected twist after star runners Joshua Cheptegei and Jacob Kiplimo withdrew from the event scheduled for September 13–21. The Uganda Athletics Federation confirmed the development through its official channels, citing personal reasons for the withdrawals of the two distance running icons. Their...
