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…
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…
The old saying that ‘opportunity knocks only once’ has never applied to Karl Anthony Ikpeazu. For the powerful striker, the chance to represent Uganda has been a persistent call, one he has finally, and wholeheartedly, answered. Eligible for both Nigeria and Uganda, the gangly forward has ended years of speculation by committing his international future…
AIGP Hadijah Namutebi, Director of Welfare, Production, and Sports, officially launched the draws for the quarterfinals of the second edition of the IGP’s Cup on September 1, 2025. The draws were conducted at Police Headquarters in line with FUFA regulations and were supervised by FUFA’s Director of Competitions, Hajati Aisha Nalule. Eight teams representing the…
Two-time US Open champion Naomi Osaka says her victory over Coco Gauff ranks among the special moments she plays tennis for, marking her most impressive win since becoming a mother. The Japanese star, who welcomed daughter Shai in 2023, outplayed the American third seed with a commanding 6-3 6-2 win to book her place in…
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