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In a thrilling encounter at Bombo Barracks Ground, UPDF FC secured a commanding 2-0 victory, ending BUL FC’s unbeaten start to the season in the Uganda Premier League. The rain-soaked pitch added to the intensity of the match, where UPDF’s Bernard Muwanga converted a penalty in the 6th minute, and Sam Kintu’s phenomenal long-range strike in the 54th minute sealed the win. The match took a dramatic turn when BUL FC’s Head Coach, Abbey Bogere Kikomeko, received a red card for disputing a referee’s decision, heightening the spectacle. The defeat marked the end of BUL FC’s impressive winning streak this…
Cricket Cranes are set to make their mark on the international stage as they head to Namibia for the T20 World Cup Qualifiers Africa finals. The stakes are high, with seven teams, including hosts Namibia, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Rwanda, Nigeria, and Kenya, competing for the coveted two slots in the 2024 T20 World Cup, to be held in the USA and West Indies. The tournament spans from November 20th to November 30th. A notable shift in the qualification pathway by the ICC last year means that teams now qualify directly from their respective regions. The top two teams emerging from the…
In a nail-biting showdown, Uganda secured the 2023 Victoria Cup with a heart-stopping one-point victory over Kenya. The hosts clinched the coveted cup through a dramatic last-minute penalty kick executed by Liam Walker. The final score stood at 21-20 in favor of Uganda. From the opening whistle, the match was a high-octane spectacle. Kenya quickly asserted their dominance by notching two tries in the first ten minutes. Teddy Akala’s sixth-minute effort was followed by Joel Inzuga’s ninth-minute score, showcasing a seamless counterattack. Nevertheless, Uganda refused to yield, clawing back with two well-executed penalties by Ivan Magomu. Conrad Wanyama delivered Uganda’s…
In a much-anticipated move, the Ugandan national football team, the Uganda Cranes, has welcomed Belgian football manager Paul Put as their new head coach. This appointment comes on the heels of the removal of Serbian coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic, who was relieved of his duties after a lackluster 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) Qualification campaign. Paul Put, a 67-year-old coaching veteran, steps into the role just days before the Uganda Cranes commence their 2025 World Cup Qualifiers this month, kicking off with challenging back-to-back away games against Guinea and Somalia on November 17 and 21, respectively, with both matches…
BUL has claimed the top spot in the Uganda Premier League standings after securing a 1-0 win against URA on Match-day Six. In a closely contested match at Njeru, the game saw both teams fighting tenaciously for control. The first half of the match was characterized by a lack of clear scoring opportunities, but the second half brought the much-awaited breakthrough. Alex Kitata, emerged as the hero with a decisive goal, and his strike gave BUL the lead they needed to maintain their flawless start in the league. The turning point came early in the second half when a defensive…
According to this month’s proceedings in Parliament (3rd October 2023), the Speaker urged the government to fulfill the requirements and conditions set by CAF for Uganda to jointly host the AFCON. Notable among the conditions and what the Speaker emphasized was the construction of two additional stadia in Lira and in Fort Portal or Hoima. This would be an addition to the renovation of Namboole Stadium. During the discussion that ensued, various MPs tried to make spirited pitch for stadia in their respective areas to be considered among those that would host some of the AFCON games in 2027. It…
The Kitakule Foundation an indigenous development organization working in Busoga region is working to improve access to health and education services in a region that scores among the lowest in national statistics. In pursuit of its mission the Kitakule Foundation established Busesa Community Library, Hope Children’s clinic among other community development initiatives in Busesa trading Centre in the newly created Bugweri District. Realizing that many children in the community of Busesa and surrounding rural villages, towns were scoring very low on reading and writing abilities both at primary and secondary level, the directors of the foundation sought to open up…
In a nail-biting final, South Africa clinched a record fourth Rugby World Cup title, defeating a 14-man New Zealand team and retaining their crown. The Springboks seemed to have control when Handre Pollard’s precise goalkicking gave them a 9-3 lead. However, New Zealand’s captain, Sam Cane, was shown a red card in the 27th minute after a high tackle, leaving his team a man down and nine points behind. But the All Blacks fought back, with Richie Mo’unga kicking a penalty just before half-time and Beauden Barrett scoring a try after the interval, bringing the score to 12-11. The final…
Kiwanyi village, found in Nawandala sub-county, Iganga district, is where a transformative event happened. It was a workshop that aimed at training health workers on how to manage hernia cases From July 31 to August 11, 2023, the Busoga Health Forum Center of Excellence, known as the Hope and Healing Center (HHC), joined hands with the College of Surgeons of East, Central and Southern Africa (COSESCA), and Operation Hernia UK to conduct this workshop. This endeavor was a response to a staggering surgical need in Uganda, as revealed by a 2016 Nationwide Household Survey, which identified millions of individuals in…
Sickle cell disease is the most common monogenic blood disorder worldwide. It is associated with progressive organ damage coupled with episodes of acute illness. These episodes results from the sticky and stiff red blood cells which clog tiny blood vessels. This often results into various conditions not limited to organ and tissue damage, anemia, increased risk of infection and painful episodes. Worldwide sickle cell disease contributes a significant burden that is not amply addressed. It’s estimated that 312000 children will be born worldwide with sickle cell disease annually, with the greatest burden existing in sub-Saharan Africa, where 75% of the…