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Despite a valiant effort, Jinja Hippos succumbed to a narrow 19-14 defeat at the hands of Stanbic Black Pirates in a hard-fought battle on Saturday evening. The match started with promise for the Hippos as they capitalized on an early penalty, taking advantage of Haruna Mubiru’s absence due to a temporary disciplinary action. However, Pirates quickly turned the tide, rallying after being reduced to 14 men. They responded with two well-taken penalties by Frederick Mulindwa and were further bolstered by a penalty try, resulting in a 13-07 lead for the hosts at halftime, with Shawn Mubiru sin-binned. In the second…
Victoria Pearls is all set for a demanding training stint in India as they gear up for a series of crucial tournaments on the global stage. The team, comprising 15 talented players, is scheduled to undergo intensive training at the ICWC Omtex Academy from February 21st to March 3rd, 2024. This preparatory camp comes at a crucial juncture for the Pearls as they brace themselves for the upcoming All-Africa Games in Ghana and the highly anticipated T20 Global World Cup Qualifiers in Dubai. Notable among the squad are some fresh faces, including the promising Immaculate Nandera, who is set to…
In the second encounter of their training camp stint in Sri Lanka, Cricket Cranes faced a challenging test against the Sri Lanka Development side, ending in a narrow defeat despite a spirited performance. The Sri Lankan team posted a formidable total of 169/6 in their allotted 20 overs. Sri Lanka Development’s batsmen set a daunting target, while Uganda’s bowlers, led by Kenneth Waiswa and Henry Ssenyondo, fought hard to contain them. Waiswa was particularly impressive with the ball, claiming three wickets, while Ssenyondo maintained an outstanding economy rate of 4.5 runs per over. In response, Uganda’s batting lineup showcased their…
In a gripping showdown at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire staged a remarkable comeback to secure a historic victory over Nigeria in the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations final. The Elephants, buoyed by their passionate supporters, showcased their resilience and determination as they battled back from a goal down to clinch their third African title in front of a packed crowd. Despite Nigeria’s early lead courtesy of William Ekong’s goal, Cote d’Ivoire rallied after the break, with Franck Kessie leveling the scoreline before Sebastian Haller’s late heroics sealed the win. Haller, who overcame cancer last year,…
JINJA: The Minister for Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, Col (Rtd) Tom Butime, on Thursday inaugurated the new Uganda Tourism Board of Directors that will serve for the next three years. At a colourful ceremony that took place at Mestil Hotel in Kampala, tourism enthusiast Pearl Kakooza was appointed Board chair replacing former Tourism minister Daudi Migereko. Others appointed to the board are Uganda Civil Aviation Authority deputy director general, Olive Lumonye, Ssali Sandra Kebirungi (Ministry of Finance), Vicent Operimo (National Planning Authority) and Stephen Masaba (Uganda Wildlife Authority). Others are Vivian Lyazi representing the Ministry of Tourism, Margaret Ojara (NACCAU),…
In June 2023, the available blood supplies in Ugandareached 313,659 units, accounting for only 70% of the requiredamount. Urgent action is needed to bridge the 30% gap, as lives are at risk due to insufficient blood for transfusions, according to the Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS). Over the years, Uganda Blood Transfusion Services (UBTS) and Uganda Red Cross Society have made innovative strategies to boost blood mobilization, making a rise from 120,098 units in 2018/2019 to 180,726 units in 2022/2023, contributing significantly to the annual blood collections. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that 1% of a country’s population should…
As the country celebrates Terehe Sita, it is importantto remember the sons and daughters of Busoga who actively participated the National Resistance Army (NRA) guerrilla war that ushered the NRM government into power 38 years ago. Less than a fortunate ago, Busoga hosted the Liberation Day celebrations and is now hostingthe Terehe Sita celebrations, marking 43 years since a group of 41 militants with 27 guns raided Kabamba army barracks and robbed guns that kickstarted the five-year guerilla war against the regime of Apollo Milton Obote. Led by president Yoweri Museveni, the people’s protracted war attracted several people in its…
Despite the challenging weather conditions, die-hard fans of Jinja Hippos Rugby Club stood unwavering as they gathered at Dam Waters on Saturday to witness their team’s battle against KOBs in the inaugural round of the 2024 Nile Special Rugby Championship. Rain poured down relentlessly, accompanied by strong winds and bitter cold from the nearby Nile, but the devoted Hippos supporters remained undeterred, chanting and cheering throughout the match. The contest began with KOBs seizing an early lead, capitalizing on an infringement to secure three points. However, the resilient Hippos swiftly countered, with Ayman Bagalana scoring a try as the halftime…
It is indeed of great concern why a defunct University is still being left to operate covertly as if it wasn’t closed down. The people who ran down the University are still at the institution as if nothing happened. They are still cheating the unsuspecting students and parents. How can this be allowed to happen? Secondly, why hasn’t the taskforce of Prof. John Tabuti been facilitated to have their operational office at the locus in Iganga? Why are they still operating from the Ministry of Education building? Dr. Tabuti’s taskforce has been to the BU site only twice ever since…
On June 8, 2022, Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC), in a documentary “Rare Earth Minerals Exploration in Busoga Subregion”, reported that the Minister of Energy and Mineral Development urged locals in Busoga to support Government efforts geared at fostering socio-economic development. Hitherto Busoga had been reported by the NRM government as second to Karamoja in “Poverty richness”. One wonders how a sub-region rich in poverty would support government efforts. But wait a minute. In terms of money, yes, Busoga, once a prosperous sub-region, and Karamoja, are poor today. And given the way they are being governed under the NRM in a…