What was meant to be a night of music, unity, and celebration in Jinja City turned into a chaotic and controversial scene involving two of Uganda’s popular musical brothers, Dax Vibez and Mikie Wine. The drama unfolded in the early hours of Monday, July 7, shortly after the much-anticipated Ekitudha 2025 concert, a flagship annual…
Kampala, Uganda | Lucid News Africa — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has publicly addressed the ongoing tensions surrounding the presence and conduct of Balaalo cattle keepers in Northern, North Western, and Eastern Uganda. In a statement posted on his official X account (formerly Twitter), the President condemned unlawful grazing practices, encroachment on community land, and…
The 2025 Mt. Gorilla Rally wasted no time delivering high-speed drama and heartbreak, as Kenya’s Karan Patel bowed out early and young gun Samman Vohra lit up the leaderboard with a commanding morning performance. Standings After Stage 2: Samman Vohra (KEN) – Skoda Fabia Evo – 11:48 Giancarlo Davite – 13:49 Nikhil Sachania – 13:54…
Kampala came alive on Thursday, 3rd July 2025, as Uganda officially launched the King’s Baton Relay at the Uganda Olympic Committee (UOC) headquarters in Lugogo. The atmosphere was electric, with athletes, dignitaries, and sports enthusiasts gathered to mark the occasion. Held under the theme “Dedication,” the relay goes beyond sport serving as a vibrant celebration…
A wave of excitement and national pride is sweeping through Uganda’s motocross community as eight young riders gear up to represent the country at the 2025 FIM Junior Motocross World Championship, taking place from July 5–6 in Romagné, France. The team was officially flagged off by the National Council of Sports (NCS) and the Federation…
The battle for the Africa Rally Championship (ARC) title heats up this weekend as contenders converge on Rwanda for Round 3: the Mountain Gorilla Rally. Six registered ARC crews will vie for crucial points on the challenging Rwandan terrain. Yasin Nasser / Ali Katumba (Uganda, Ford Fiesta Rally2): The current ARC leaders, with 63 points,…
With just weeks to go until the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN), co-hosts Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania are ramping up their efforts on and off the pitch to ensure a successful tournament for both their teams and the continent. As part of their final preparations, the three host nations will join South Sudan in a…
From swinging cassava sticks as makeshift clubs to captaining and coaching Uganda’s national golf team, Deo Akope’s journey in the sport has been nothing short of remarkable. The soft-spoken legend, now a professional player, was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the June 2025 Fortebet Real Stars Monthly Awards for his immense contributions to…
What started as a crushing disappointment for Afro-reggae star Dax Vibez has now turned into a powerful comeback story. After months of anticipation and nearly a year of planning, Dax Vibez, real name Ivan Bugembe Sentamu, was forced to cancel his debut concert under heartbreaking circumstances. But the young artist has refused to let that…
Kampala, Uganda — Uganda is making meaningful strides in its decades-long battle against HIV, with fewer new infections and far fewer AIDS-related deaths than a decade ago. But beneath the progress lies a growing concern: young women are still bearing the brunt of the epidemic. The latest Uganda HIV & AIDS Factsheet (2024), released by…
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