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In a match at Wankulukuku, Busoga United triumphed over Express with a 2-1 victory, to mark a crucial step in their bid to stay in the Uganda Premier League. The Jinja-based side showed resilience and determination as they grabbed three vital points away from home, to extend their lead to four points clear of the red zone. It was a pivotal moment for Busoga United, who have been fighting tooth and nail to secure their spot in the league. From the onset, Busoga demonstrated their intent with two quick-fire goals in the first ten minutes of the game. Emmanuel Ajo…
It was a bitter pill to swallow for BUL Football Club as they suffered a disappointing defeat at the hands of NEC in the semi-final clash of the 2023/24 Stanbic Uganda Cup. Despite their best efforts, BUL fell short, allowing NEC to grab a coveted spot in the semifinals. The match, held at Lugogo, saw NEC seize control early on, with Joseph Dhata and Cromwell Rwothomio finding the back of the net in the first half. Veteran goalkeeper Benjamin Ochan’s solid performance ensured a clean sheet for the Die Hards, sealing a 2-0 victory and a 3-1 aggregate win over…
By Deborah Namukose JINJA: Bugembe may be one of Busoga’s most promising towns but residents in this fast-growing town are overwhelmed by its gabbage state. Comprising of five wards, including Budhumbuli, Wanyama,Katende, Nakanyonyi and Katwe, the town that lies along the Kampala-Iganga highway has piles of rubbish strewn along the streets and picked on by birds. Jinja city Northern Division officials say residents need to pay for waste management.- many won’t or cant. “When we were under town council, our rubbish was being collected weekly at a low cost and at times freely but now the city charges are exorbitant…
Football fans witnessed an exciting battle as BUL Football Club grabbed a hard-fought victory against Vipers, propelling them to the summit of the Uganda Premier League table. The electrifying match marked a momentous return of football to Namboole Stadium. The pivotal moment of the game came just before the half-hour mark when Jeromy Kirya found the back of the net, to secure the crucial goal for BUL. Kirya’s decisive strike, orchestrated by an impeccable low cross from Alex Kitata, left Vipers’ goalkeeper Alfred Mudekereza helpless, sealing the fate of the match. Despite relentless pressure from Vipers, particularly evident in Patrick…
High fever returns and several body systems are affected, usually the liver and the kidneys. In this phase, people are likely to develop jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes), hence the name yellow fever, associated with dark urine and abdominal pain with vomiting. Yellow fever (YF) is a mosquito borne viral illness caused by an arbovirus of the family flaviviridae, genus flavivirus, encompassing positive single stranded RNA viruses. The virus was isolated for the first time in 1927 in a male patient .Transmission is primarily by mosquitoes. After an incubation period of 3- 6 days, yellow fever infection can…
Soroti City is all set to host this year’s edition of the Girls’ Schools Cricket Week from May 5th to 11th. Organized by the Soroti Cricket Academy in collaboration with St. Mary’s Girls Secondary School Madera, and Uganda cricket association, the tournament will see sixteen schools from six different regions competing for the title. The event aims to showcase the budding talent of young female cricketers in the country. Davis Turinawe, Development Officer of Uganda Cricket Association (UCA), expressed gratitude to UCA for their continued support despite the increasing number of participating schools. “This is another opportunity to see the…
In a Uganda Premier League clash at the Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium, Busoga United held their nerves to secure a valuable point in a goalless draw against URA. The result gives them hope for their survival in the League. The hard-earned point sees Busoga United edging three points clear of the relegation zone, although they have played one more game than their fellow strugglers, Gadaffi FC and UPDF FC, who are set to battle it out on Thursday. Despite the promising outcome, Busoga United faces a daunting task ahead with a challenging run of fixtures against title-chasing teams. Their upcoming matches…
The sugar industry in Uganda has for many years thrived on being orderly. The main players – Kakira, Kinyara and Lugazi, are situated at a good distance from each other (Kakira to Lugazi is 40km, Kakira to Kinyara approximately 500km). They do not overlap in farming activities or production. However, with the entry of several smaller factories into the economy, the issue of zoning has become a source of contention. What is zoning? Zoning happens in so many ways and at so many different levels, from your home to the global stage. A city can be divided into zones for…
In the first-leg clashes of the Rugby Championship quarterfinals, Jinja clubs experienced divergent fates, capturing attention on the field and online platforms. Hippos stamp authority with victory At their home ground, Hippos roared back from an early deficit to win against Toyota Buffaloes. Facing a 10-0 deficit, Hippos rallied with remarkable resilience to secure a commanding 40-21 victory. Tries from Jacob Ochen, Opio Julius, and Brighton Bakasa, coupled with precise kicking from Elvis Opira, propelled the Hippos to a 2-0 aggregate win to fuel online discussions and delighting fans. Walukuba Barbarians fall to strong Heathen On the contrasting end, Walukuba…
Under the lights of the Lugogo stadium, NEC delivered a stunning blow to BUL’s title aspirations with a hard-fought 1-0 victory with Tom Ikara’s costly error paving the way for NEC’s win. The spotlight fell squarely on Ikara for all the wrong reasons, as his unfortunate mistake gifted NEC’s Tah Barni Kelvin the opportunity to secure the only goal of the match. In a moment of sheer misjudgment, Ikara’s attempt to intercept a wayward header backfired, resulting in an unintended slide out of play. Kelvin seized upon this unexpected opening with precision, expertly slotting the ball into the net and…