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Betty Cheptoek Kali Clinches NRM Flag for Kapchorwa Woman MP Seat

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Betty Cheptoek Kali has emerged victorious in the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party primaries for the Kapchorwa District Woman Parliamentary seat. Cheptoek secured 22,688 votes, defeating the incumbent MP, Phyllis Chemutai, who garnered 22,806 votes, making her the first runner-up. Other contenders in the race—Susan Chemutai, Jalia Seiko Chikasire, and Juliet Baulah Cheboyeyin—all polled below […]

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Tobi Amusan, others face mandatory gender test ahead of 2025 world championships

Leave a Comment / Africa, Atheletics, Breaking News, International News, Sports / Ronald Kabuubi

Amusan looking to extend her dominance on home soil (PHOTO CREDIT: Tobi Amusan on IG) Olympians, NCAA standouts, and continental champions touch down in Nigeria to headline a blockbuster 2025 National Athletics Trials with World Championship spots on the line The world record-holder in women’s hurdles, Tobi Amu .. Nigeria’s sprint hurdler and world record holder

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FUFA Appoints Bashir Mutyaba as Football Development Director

Leave a Comment / Africa, Breaking News, East Africa, Sports / Ronald Kabuubi

We are pleased to announce that Mr. Bashir Mutyaba has been appointed as the new Football Development Director of the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA), effective 1st August 2025. This appointment follows the recruitment of Mr. Ali Mwebe by FIFA as a Regional Technical Consultant. Mr. Mutyaba, previously a member of FUFA’s Development Department,

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I’ll defy tradition and attend my daughter’s wedding – Baby Gloria’s mother

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Veteran gospel singer Betty Nakibuuka, mother to Gloria Mulungi Senyonjo, alias Baby Gloria, has said she’ll break Buganda tradition by attending her daughter’s wedding. Veteran gospel singer Betty Nakibuuka, mother to Gloria Mulungi Senyonjo, alias Baby Gloria, has said she’ll break Buganda tradition by attending her daughter’s wedding ceremony. According to Buganda tradition, mothers do

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African players abroad Inaki Williams Named Athletic Club Captain, Making Historic First black

Leave a Comment / Africa, Breaking News, East Africa, International News, Sports / Ronald Kabuubi

Inaki Williams has been named captain of Athletic Club for the 2025/26 season, marking a proud and historic moment—not just for the player, but for the entire club. With the appointment, Williams becomes the first Black player ever to wear the captain’s armband in the club’s 126-year history. It’s a moment steeped in meaning. Athletic

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US allies break with Trump to force diplomatic shift on Gaza

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As Canada joins France and the UK in announcing plans to recognise a Palestinian state, the US is standing firmly with Israel – but does Trump have a long-term plan for Gaza’s future? Of all history’s declarations about the Middle East, one that may be less prominent in the global collective memory was in Tokyo

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Canada follows France and UK with plan to recognise Palestinian state

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Prime Minister Mark Carney has said Canada plans to recognise a Palestinian state in September, becoming the third G7 nation to make such an announcement in recent days. Carney said the move depends on democratic reforms, including the Palestinian Authority holding elections next year without Hamas. https://news.sky.com/story/canada-says-it-will-recognise-a-palestinian-state-if-certain-conditions-are-met-13404317 His remarks come a day after the UK

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Four Killed, 13 Injured as Busia–Tororo Road Crash Sends Car into River Malaba

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Four people have died and 13 others were injured in a road accident at Amungura Bridge along the Busia–Tororo Road early Tuesday morning. The crash happened at around 6:40am when a vehicle, registration number UA 889AM, hit a pedestrian who was attempting to cross the road. According to police spokesperson SP Kananura Michael, the driver

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Uganda stun Senegal for second time in a row to advance to the quarterfinals

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While Uganda enjoy two rest days ahead of the knockout stages, Senegal have the Round of 16 to redeem their chances of a record-extending 12th title ABIDJAN (Cote d’Ivoire) – Uganda Gazelles are the first team to qualify for this year’s Women’s AfroBasket quarterfinals after a spectacular show against record champions Senegal, in a 73-70 overtime

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Kisoro MP John Kamara in trouble for Allegedly Aiding Suspects’ Escape from Police Custody

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Territorial police in Kisoro District are actively investigating circumstances surrounding an incident where Hon. John Kamara Nzeyimana, the area’s Member of Parliament, allegedly aided seven suspects in escaping from lawful custody. MP Kamara The incident occurred on Monday, July 28, 2025, at approximately 2:00 PM, shortly

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