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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…
After months of anticipation and extensive deliberations, the Uganda Cricket Association has made a decisive move in appointing a new head coach for the Cricket Cranes. Abhay Sharma has been announced as the successor to Laurence Mahatlane. The quest for a new head coach commenced last October following the departure of Mahatlane, whose contract was not renewed. In the interim, Jackson Ogwang, Mahatlane’s assistant, took the reins. However, after an exhaustive search process involving thirteen candidates, Abhay Sharma emerged as the ideal choice, securing a three-year contract. Sharma brings a wealth of experience to his new role, boasting nearly twenty…
NATIONAL: President Museveni has taken decisive action following discussions with traders’ leadership, directing the suspension of Uganda Revenue Authority’s Electronic Fiscal Receipting and Invoicing Solution (EFRIS) implementation and associated penalties. The move aims to facilitate broader consultations on the matter. The president’s directive came after engaging with traders from Kampala and upcountry districts at State House Entebbe on Friday, April 19, 2024. The focal point of the discussions was the taxation framework affecting their businesses, notably the EFRIS system. This meeting was prompted by a recent strike where traders shuttered their businesses to protest against the implementation of EFRIS by…
It was a challenging outing for Busoga United as they faced off against Maroons FC in a Uganda Premier League match at the Prisons Ground, Luzira. Unfortunately for Busoga United, the day ended in disappointment with a 3-0 defeat, marking a tough setback in their league campaign. The match began with Maroons FC asserting their dominance early on, with Fred Amaku showcasing his scoring ability with two quick goals. The first came from a well-coordinated play with Ronald Orombi, followed by another from a precise cross delivered by Fred Kigozi. Before halftime, Maroons further extended their lead as Abraham Tusubira…
The Victoria Pearls are set for their second stint at the T20 Women’s Global Qualifiers, in Abu Dhabi from April 25th to May 7th. Back in 2018, Uganda made their debut in the T20 Women’s Global Qualifiers in the Netherlands. Leading the charge is Janet Mbabazi, who commands a squad of 15 players, with Rita Musamali serving as her able assistant. Behind the scenes, Lawrence Ssematimba spearheads the technical team, supported by Deus Muhumuza. “At the helm of the Victoria Pearls, it’s both a privilege and a joy to lead this exceptional group of players. I anticipate embracing this role…
In an intense match at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru, BUL secured a dramatic victory over KCCA to advance to the semi-finals of the prestigious Stanbic Uganda Cup. Despite a one-all draw after regulation time and extra time, BUL held their nerves in a tense penalty shootout, to grab a 6-5 victory over their opponents. The match kicked off with an early goal from Alex Kitata of BUL, who broke the deadlock within the first ten minutes of play. However, KCCA quickly responded, with Etienne Katenga finding the back of the net just five minutes later to level the…