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Serena Williams, 44, returns to professional tennis after four years

Serena Williams is set to return to professional tennis nearly four years after stepping away from the sport at the 2022 US Open. The Women’s Tennis Association has confirmed that...

Nile Special Unveils Limited Edition FIFA World Cup 2026 Bottle Label and Launches “Gwe Kafulu” Consumer Campaign

Nile Special has officially unveiled its new limited edition FIFA World Cup 2026 bottle label and launched the second phase of its nationwide World Cup campaign dubbed “Gwe Kafulu,”...

CAF President expresses gratitude for Mosengo-Omba’s contribution to African football

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed the departure of its General Secretary, Véron Mosengo-Omba, after more than five years of service. CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe expressed deep...

Nile Special Rolls Out World Cup 2026 Campaign

Nile Special has officially launched its FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign, placing Ugandan consumers at the centre of a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to attend the world’s biggest football tournament live. The...

Minister Ogwang Reassures Uganda After CAF Flags AFCON 2027 Gaps

Uganda’s Minister of State for Sport, Peter Ogwang, has moved to reassure the public after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) flagged gaps in the country’s preparations for the...

AFCON: Morocco named Champions of Africa as Senegal Forfeit Final

Morocco have been declared the winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after the Confederation of African Football (Caf) overturned the result of the final following Senegal's controversial...

FUFA Suspends Referees After SC Villa–Express FC Controversy

Uganda’s football governing body has suspended several match officials and referred them to the disciplinary panel after reviewing controversial incidents in two recent domestic fixtures. The Federation of Uganda Football...

Asan Kasingye throws in the towel

Assistant Inspector General of Police (Rtd) Asan Kasingye has stepped down from his role as spokesperson of SC Villa following a disagreement over reports about the club’s presidential nomination...

FUFA Launches Commercial Strategy to Grow Women’s Football in Uganda

The Ugandan football body (FUFA) Federation of Uganda Football Associations has announced its commitment to develop women's football in the country, urging commercial growth, infrastructure development and also invest...

Uganda Inspects Railway Routes as AFCON 2027 Preparations gear up

Uganda has stepped up preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations with an inspection of key railway transport routes, as organisers continue to position infrastructure to handle fan...

PHOTOS: 2026 Nile Special Rugby Premier League Launched

The Uganda Rugby Union (URU), in partnership with Nile Breweries Uganda Limited, through its flagship beer brand Nile Special have officially launched the 2026 Uganda Rugby Premiership, setting the...

AFCON 2025: Senegal lift trophy in final against Morocco

Senegal stormed ‍off the field in protest at a penalty awarded against them before returning to beat hosts Morocco 1-0 after extra time, and win the ⁠Africa Cup of...

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Ex-MPs Fail to Secure Jobs in Parliament After Losing 2026 Elections

Several former members of parliament who lost their seats in the 2026 general elections applied for jobs at Parliament and were allegedly rejected. According to...

LoP Joel Ssenyonyi Proposes Redirecting Public Holiday Funds to Pay Medical Interns

Leader of the Opposition Joel Ssenyonyi has proposed using funds saved from public holiday functions to pay medical interns. Speaking during the debate on medical...

Kasese landslide victims get relief to resettle themselves

Residents of Kyarumba in Kasese District, who were affected by a devastating landslide in March, have begun receiving relief supplies as part of efforts...

Museveni Directs Audit of Veterans’ Cash Since 2008

President Yoweri Museveni has directed leaders of veterans’ associations to convene for a comprehensive audit of more than Shs 231 billion disbursed over the...

Several Feared Trapped After Building Collapses in Kawempe, Nine Rescued

A serious construction accident has left several people feared trapped after a building under construction collapsed in Kisota Zone, Kibaaye Parish, Kawempe Division in...