“When an old man dies, a library burns.”Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, the Kenyan novelist, playwright, and intellectual powerhouse who redefined African literature and waged a lifelong war against linguistic imperialism, has died at the age of 87. His family confirmed that…
Kampala, Uganda — In a significant stride towards digital governance, the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has unveiled an online pre-registration portal, enabling Ugandans to initiate the process of obtaining or renewing their national identification cards from any location…
In a significant disciplinary action, FIFA has fined the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) and national team striker Denis Omedi a combined total of USD 5,000. The penalties stem from misconduct and unsporting behavior exhibited during Uganda’s 3-1 defeat…
Dar es Salaam — As Tanzania heads into a high-stakes election year, a storm of political tension brews over the ruling party’s alleged suppression of opposition forces. President Samia Suluhu Hassan, eyeing re-election under the long-dominant Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM),…
The Uganda Rugby Union has officially unveiled the 2025 Nile Special Rugby Premiership Promotional Playoffs, set to captivate rugby enthusiasts from May 24 to June 7. This highly anticipated round-robin tournament will feature four formidable regional champions vying for two…
The stage is set for a dramatic football reunion in Morocco as The Gambia, now coached by former Uganda Cranes tactician Johnathan McKinstry, prepares to face the Cranes in a high-stakes international friendly on June 9, 2025. McKinstry, who briefly…
Uganda’s rising boxing sensation, Isaac Zebra Junior, is lacing up for an action-packed return to the ring in what promises to be a whirlwind of fists, footwork, and fanfare. The undefeated welterweight warrior, who boasts a clean 4–0 record since…
The stage is set for a riveting climax to the 2025 Nile Special Women’s Rugby Premiership as Kyadondo Rugby Ground prepares to host a triple-header of explosive encounters on Saturday, May 17. With three high-stakes fixtures, elite talent on display,…
In a bold fiscal swing that’s raising more eyebrows than a tax audit at a family barbecue, U.S. House Republicans have unveiled a draft bill proposing a 5% excise tax on all remittances sent outside the country, a move that…
The StarTimes Uganda Premier League served up a midweek spectacle as Vipers SC became champions of 2024-2025 StarTimes Uganda premier league tiltle, a record-equaling seventh league title with a commanding 2-0 away victory over Kitara FC. In a fixture that…
