Author: Wycliffe Kirunda

JINJA: Busoga is preparing to write a new chapter in its economic history as the region gears up to host the inaugural Busoga Coffee & Cocoa Tourism Festival (BCCTFEST) 2026, a first-of-its-kind annual regional platform designed to position Busoga as Uganda’s emerging destination for coffee, cocoa, agribusiness, tourism and sustainable investment. The festival will take place from 18th to 20th September 2026 at Jinja Showgrounds, bringing together thousands of participants from across Uganda and beyond. Individual Farmers, farmer groups, cooperatives, SACCOs, processors, exporters, buyers, investors, tourism operators, development agencies, researchers, policymakers, financial institutions, local governments, entrepreneurs and young innovators are…

The Baby Victoria Pearls were made to work for their victories on Sunday as they picked up two narrow wins against Rwanda U19 Women in the High Performance Women’s Series 2026 at the Entebbe Cricket Ground. After winning their earlier matches comfortably, Uganda faced a much tougher test against a spirited Rwandan side that kept the games alive until the final moments. The Baby Victoria Pearls held their nerve to win the opening match by five runs before completing a three-wicket victory in the second game. In the first match, Uganda won the toss and chose to bat, posting 109/6…

Cricket Uganda has officially adopted a new constitution, marking a major step in aligning the federation with Uganda’s new sports governance framework. The constitution was approved during a Special General Meeting held at the Uganda Olympic Committee offices in Lugogo on Saturday, with more than 120 delegates from districts and member clubs across the country in attendance. The new constitution replaces the former Uganda Cricket Association governance framework and brings Cricket Uganda in line with the National Sports Act, Cap. 151 (2023), and the National Sports Regulations, 2025. The meeting was witnessed by National Council of Sports (NCS) official Sarah…

The Batball MAXX T20 Challenge Cup came to an end at the Lakeside Oval in Entebbe with the Blasters finishing as the standout team of the competition. While there was no final trophy at stake, the tournament served its purpose — identifying players ready for the BATBALL MAXX Season Two which is scheduled for 2026. Played over 15 days in a double round-robin format, the Challenge Cup demanded consistency and depth. Every team faced each other twice, and there was little margin for error. The Blasters handled the pressure better than anyone else, finishing top of the table with nine…

The cheers at Lugogo Cricket Oval told the story of pride and joy. Uganda’s Victoria Pearls ended the 2025 Victoria Series in perfect fashion, beating Canada Women by 12 runs on Sunday to win all five games and keep their championship crown. It was a week of teamwork, passion, and belief—qualities that have made the Pearls one of Africa’s most exciting teams. Uganda didn’t start with fireworks but built their innings with patience. Captain Janet Mbabazi led calmly with 26 runs from 31 balls, guiding her team to a steady start. Rita Musamali stayed unbeaten on 20, while Proscovia Alako’s…

Uganda’s hopes of another famous win over Zimbabwe came crashing down on Friday evening in Harare, as the Cricket Cranes fell to a five-wicket defeat in their opening match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier. Having stunned Zimbabwe two years ago in Namibia to book a historic World Cup berth, Uganda arrived with belief and purpose. They backed it up early on, racing to 53 in the powerplay thanks to an aggressive start from Raghav Dhawan (29) and Sumeet Verma (45). At 94 for 3 halfway through their innings, a repeat upset looked well within reach. But…

The Cricket Cranes are back on the road, chasing another World Cup ticket with belief and purpose. On Thursday, the team was flagged off to South Africa, the first stop on a journey that will end in Harare, Zimbabwe, where the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifiers run from September 26 to October 5. This trip carries a familiar mission—qualify for back-to-back World Cups. Uganda made history in 2023 when they stunned Zimbabwe in Windhoek to earn a first-ever ticket, later celebrating their debut win against Papua New Guinea at the 2024 edition in the West Indies. Now, they…

Victoria Pearls’ dream of reaching the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier ended on Thursday after a five-wicket loss to Zimbabwe in the Africa Qualifier semi-final at the Namibia Cricket Ground. Uganda batted first and scored 119/7 in 20 overs. It was a fighting total, but they found it hard to score freely as Zimbabwe’s bowlers kept things tight and stopped important partnerships from building. Zimbabwe chased the runs with patience and control. They reached 120/5 in 17.4 overs. The turning point came from Nyasha Gwanzura, who scored a quick 17 runs from just six balls, hitting two big…

The Victoria Pearls are ready to chase glory once again. After weeks of intense preparation, the team is set to fly out on August 29 for Windhoek, Namibia, where they’ll compete in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifiers from August 31 to September 6. Flagged off at the National Council of Sports in Lugogo, the team received official blessings from Assistant General Secretary Milton Chebet, who urged them to represent the nation with pride and determination. Drawn in Group B, Uganda will battle regional rivals Kenya, Rwanda, and Tanzania. The top two teams from each group advance to…

Uganda maintained their unbeaten streak in the Pearl of Africa T20 Series with a commanding 28-run win over Kenya at the Entebbe Cricket Oval on Monday. While the spotlight often falls on the batters, it was veteran spinner Frank Nsubuga who turned the tide Uganda’s way. The 43-year-old, with decades of experience behind him, delivered a match-winning spell that dismantled Kenya’s top order and left them with too steep a climb. His remarkable 3/10 in just three overs rightly earned him the Player of the Match accolade. Earlier, Uganda had to recover from early jitters after losing two wickets inside…