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Rain fell steadily over Rabat as Uganda and Tanzania faced each other in Group C of the Africa Cup of Nations, and the conditions perfectly matched the mood of the game. It was tense, cautious, and full of small moments that carried big consequences. By the time the match ended 1-1, both teams felt they had gained something, and lost something too. Uganda started the night with purpose. After their previous result, they wanted control, and they showed it early. The Cranes moved the ball with confidence, passed patiently through midfield, and tried to stretch Tanzania out wide. Allan Okello…
I don’t usually argue with my children whose ages range from 35 to 54. We exchange ideas. I occasionally I continue reaching them and they continue learning in an andragogical way, in which we are all learners and teachers. However, the other day an exchange between one of my sons and myself turned into a healthy argument, but I don’t remember convincing each other on the difference between a riot and protest My argument was that a protest is not the same as a riot. I was drawing from my experience at Makerere University in the late 1990s when, as…
National medical stores informs all clients, suppliers and general public that the Corporation will continue to deliver essential medicines and medical supplies to health facilities across the country throughout the festive season. However, during this period, our premises will be closed to the public to enable and end-of-year stock take. Closure dates shall be as follows: 1.Closing of NMS to the public on Monday 15th December 2025 Re-opening of NMS to the public on Thursday 15th January 2026 Please note that routine deliveries of medicine and medical supplies to all facilities will continue during the festive period and there will…
Cricket fans in Uganda are set for an energetic return to action as Jinja prepares to host the second edition of BATBALL X, the opening event of Season 2 of the BATBALL Program. Instead of starting with the usual buildup, this year’s story begins with the young players themselves—many of whom have grown through school cricket, stepped into youth leagues, and are now ready to test their skills on a bigger, faster stage. For these rising stars, the Jinja SSS Cricket Oval will become a proving ground from 27th to 30th November 2025. BATBALL X Jinja T10 is organized by…
In a major climbdown, the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has suspended the newly introduced Uganda Premier League (UPL) format following weeks of fan protests and club boycotts. The decision, announced after high-level meetings at FUFA House in Mengo, marks a significant victory for clubs and supporters who had opposed the changes from the outset. The federation confirmed that the league would revert to the traditional home-and-away double round-robin format for the 2025/26 season. “The FUFA Executive Committee has taken a decision to suspend the format of the 2025/2026 StarTimes Uganda Premier League season after consultations with UPL clubs,…
Malaria is a preventable disease that still claims over half a million African lives every year, and mostly children under the age of five. Ugandan researcher, Krystal Birungi, a malaria survivor herself has dedicated her life, and profession, to changing this reality. Krystal Mwesiga Birungi, Ugandan scientist, malaria advocate, and Research & Outreach Associate at Target Malaria Uganda at the Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI), has achieved a string of outstanding achievements that reflect her lifelong commitment to eliminating malaria and protecting children’s lives across Africa and beyond. Her journey is deeply personal. Her childhood was marked by repeated bouts…
For 80 minutes, it felt like Uganda was on the edge of something historic. In the heart of Kabylia, under the lights of Stade Hocine Aït Ahmed, the Cranes stood toe-to-toe with African giants Algeria — and for a moment, they dreamed. But football can be cruel. Two late penalties turned joy into heartbreak, as Uganda’s slim chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup were dashed in a dramatic 2-1 defeat on Tuesday night. The Cranes came into the match knowing that only a win would keep them in the race for one of the four best runners-up…
The Uganda Cranes took a big step towards keeping their 2026 FIFA World Cup dream alive with a hard-fought 1–0 win away to Botswana on Thursday night. Jude Ssemugabi was the hero, scoring the only goal of the game in the 54th minute after heading in a corner from Allan Okello. The match was played at the Obedi Itani Chilume Stadium in Francistown. It was a must-win match for Uganda, who are now on 18 points, sitting second in Group G. With Algeria beating Somalia 3–0 on the same day to reach 22 points and secure automatic qualification, the Cranes’…
The National Resistance Movement has officially backed President Yoweri Museveni as their candidate for the 2026–2031 presidential election. This took place during his first campaign rally at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, shortly after he was nominated by the Electoral Commission. Museveni was accompanied by his wife, First Lady Janet Museveni, who is also Uganda’s Minister of Education and Sports. Alhaji Moses Kigongo, the NRM’s First National Vice Chairperson, handed the party flag to the President, marking the start of his campaign. In his speech, Kigongo urged NRM supporters to stand behind the party’s official candidates and reject those who lost in…
Uganda’s quest for a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup remains alive after a determined 2-0 victory over Somalia on Monday night at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole. The win, their second consecutive triumph at home, keeps the Cranes firmly in the race in Group G, where they now sit second with 15 points, level with Mozambique and four behind leaders Algeria. The Cranes started with intent, immediately taking control of the game. Their breakthrough came early when Aziz Kayondo’s marauding run was cut short inside the box, earning a penalty in the sixth minute. Allan Okello, calm and composed,…