NEC FC officially unveiled experienced left-back Mustafa Kizza as their latest signing on Wednesday, securing him on a two-year contract. The announcement came just moments before the team faced South Sudan’s Al Merriekh Bentiu in a trial match at the YES Centre in Nsambya. Kizza, who previously featured for KCCA FC, Express FC, and Major…
Uganda needs Sh2.47 trillion to revamp its deteriorating road infrastructure, according to Works and Transport Minister Gen. Katumba Wamala. The revelation was made in a report presented to Parliament on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. Uganda’s national road network currently spans approximately 21,292 kilometres of which 6,912.1 kilometres are paved, while 14,380 kilometres remain unpaved. The…
The Uganda National Men’s Basketball Team, known as the Silverbacks, has announced a refreshed 12-man squad for the upcoming FIBA AfroBasket 2025, marking the beginning of a new era on the continental stage. New blood, fresh energy Leading the wave of new talent is Rugette Tejan Joel, the standout MVP from the FIBA Africa U-18…
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania — Uganda Cranes captain Khalid Aucho has officially confirmed his departure from Tanzanian giants Young Africans SC (Yanga SC), bringing an end to a remarkable four-year chapter with the club. The influential holding midfielder announced his exit on Wednesday via his social media platforms, accompanied by a heartfelt statement addressed to…
In recent days, Uganda like many other countries has been grappling with the persistent issue of corruption among its leaders. The media is inundated with reports of misused public funds, abuse of authority, and the subsequent legal battles that follow. As parents, we often discuss these matters in hushed tones, uncertain of how to explain…
The second round of the National Sprint Championship in Garuga delivered what is arguably the most intense and competitive racing action of the year so far. With 34 drivers lining up in powerful rally cars, fans were treated to a day of high-speed battles that kept everyone on the edge of their seats. The excitement…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has applauded the National Resistance Movement (NRM) for conducting what he described as “much more peaceful and fraud-free” primary elections for local government positions held on Thursday, July 24, 2025. Speaking in a public statement addressed to NRM members, particularly the Bazzukulu (youth supporters), and the wider Ugandan population, the President…
Zambia national team head coach Avram Grant has emphasized that the upcoming Total Energies African Nations Championship (CHAN) is more than just a pursuit of trophies, it is an important platform for long-term national team development. Drawn into a highly competitive Group C alongside tournament hosts Kenya, two-time champions Morocco, DR Congo, and Angola, Zambia…
In a significant legal victory for Uganda, a London-based international arbitration tribunal has dismissed all claims brought against the country by investors in Rift Valley Railways (RVR). The investors had sought more than $2.3 billion in compensation, accusing Uganda and Kenya of breaching agreements related to the management of the Meter Gauge Railway (MGR). Tribunal…
The global sports and entertainment world is in mourning following the death of Terry Gene Bollea known to fans across the globe as Hulk Hogan who passed away at age 71. A symbol of professional wrestling’s golden age, Hogan was one of the most influential athletes of all time, whose presence elevated wrestling into a…
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