From the Wing to the Saxophone, the SC Villa Faithful to the Afrigo Stage — Uganda Loses a Rare Sporting and Cultural Giant There are careers that end when the final whistle blows, and there are lives in which the…
FORT PORTAL, Uganda — The Kingdom of Tooro is facing a major transition following the death of King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV at the age of 34, bringing to a close a remarkable reign that began when he…
The death of His Majesty Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, at the age of 34, marks the end of a remarkable 31-year reign and the loss of a young monarch whose influence reached far beyond the royal palace.…
KAMPALA — Uganda is preparing for a major shift in early education, with the new Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), expected to roll out in lower primary from 2028, proposing a maximum of about three hours of structured learning daily for young…
Ugandan football is in mourning following the death of SC Villa captain David Owori, who succumbed to head injuries after reportedly being assaulted by unknown assailants near his home in Makindye, Kampala. Owori, 27, had been admitted to the Intensive…
Arthur Kaluma’s journey toward establishing himself in the NBA has taken another major step after the Los Angeles Lakers officially signed the Ugandan international to a two-way contract ahead of the 2026–27 season. The announcement reflects the Lakers’ confidence in…
Football is about more than trophies and competition, it is about community, unity and giving back. That spirit was on full display as NEC FC, through NEC Uzima Limited, donated 50 cartons of drinking water to support the Charity Friendly Match organized in honour…
Cristiano Ronaldo’s influence appears to have stretched beyond the football pitch after Venezuelan authorities expressed gratitude for what they described as a major humanitarian contribution from the Portugal captain. According to a statement attributed to Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodriguez,…
KAMPALA – “We warmly welcome the IOC announcement of the Fit for the Future Olympic athlete grant of US$10,000 to each athlete participating in the Summer and Winter Olympic Games. This historic support aligns with the athlete-centred approach and will…
As the world turns its attention to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, Africa will be represented not only by its football stars but also by an elite group of match officials trusted to…
