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In an electrifying start to their campaign at the All African Games, the Victoria Pearls registered a six-wicket win over Kenya Women in a nail-biting encounter. The match, which saw Kenya opting to bat first after winning the toss, was marked by a delayed start due to a wet outfield, resulting in a reduced game of 17 overs per side. Despite opener Melvin Khagoitsa’s resilient knock of 23 runs, Kenya struggled to build a substantial total and could only muster 63/8 at the end of their innings. Uganda’s slow bowlers proved to be instrumental in restricting Kenya’s scoring, with Immaculate…
The former chairperson of Luuka district, Samuel Kakyada, is facing charges of forgery of documents related to gold transactions. The Anti Corruption Court on Monday remanded Kakyada to Luzira prison for three days from March 4 to March 6, 2024. Presided over by Grade One magistrate, Esther Asiimwe, the Anti-corruption court in Kampala, declined Kakyada’s pleas of bail applications as he neither presented any sureties to second his application. The born-again pastor and resident of Busei B in Iganga district is accused together with a Kenyan businessman and formerÿ assistant minister, Tarus Stephen Kipkiyenyi who earlier faced the same charges…
In a tightly contested match that ended 1-1 after regular time, BUL emerged victorious in the subsequent shootout with a commanding 4-1 scoreline. The drama unfolded with Ibrahim Mugulusi’s late volley, assisted by Nicholas Mwere, giving BUL a late lead. However, Express FC swiftly responded, with Edgar Katumba capitalizing on a well-delivered corner from John Assiimwe to level the score. The shootout proved to be equally intense, with substitute goalkeeper Joel Mutakubwa stealing the spotlight for BUL. Mutakubwa not only made a crucial penalty save but also stepped up to score the winning spot-kick for his team. Contributions from Lawrence…
Greetings from the National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), Hyderabad, India! MANAGE is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of India and has a mandate to assist the State Governments, the Government of India and other public sector organizations in effective management of their agricultural extension management systems. The mission is to facilitate the acquisition of managerial and technical skills by Extension Officers, Managers, Scientists and Administrators in all sectors of Agricultural economy to enable them to provide the most effective support and services to farmers and fishermen for practicing sustainable agriculture. In…
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…