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Arts teachers announce strike ahead of 3rd term

Uganda National Teachers Union -UNATU has announced their planned industrial action over what they termed as government inaction in addressing salary disparities for three years now According to UNATU General Secretary Filbert Baguma,  their action has been fueled by continued neglect of their demands even after several engagements. On monday, 15th, learners across the country […]

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EC Confirms 11 Presidential Aspirants Have Returned Supporter Lists Ahead of 2026 Elections

Photo by Julius Mugaga/KMA Updates. By Naome Namusoke/ KMA updates  The Electoral Commission (EC) has confirmed that 11 aspirants seeking to contest in the 2026 General Election have so far submitted their supporter lists, fulfilling a key requirement in the nomination process for presidential candidates. According to EC spokesperson Julius Mucunguzi, the submissions were made

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Uganda’s senior national Cricket team (Cricket Cranes) has been flagged off to South Africa for the final build up tour ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa slated for early from September 19 to October 5 in Harare, Zimbabwe.

The team flies out on the back of a 12-day bootcamp in Jinja, where fitness, skill refinement, and bonding activities sharpened both spirit and discipline. From ice baths at Paradise Hotel, strength and conditioning workout Fitness Health Gym to match simulations at Jinja SS Oval and recovery work at Jinja Backpackers, the Cricket Cranes embraced

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PRESIDENT MUSEVENI OFFICIATES AT THE INAUGURATION OF AGA KHAN UNIVERSITY

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today officiated at the inauguration of the Aga Khan University and commencement of the construction of the Aga Khan Hospital in Nakawa Division, Kampala city. During the ceremony, President Museveni assured private and foreign investors of protective legislation for their investments in Uganda. He explained that the Uganda government is

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Larry Ellison briefly tops Elon Musk as world’s richest person

Elon Musk briefly lost his title as the world’s richest person to Larry Ellison, the co-founder of Oracle and an ally of US President Donald Trump. Ellison’s wealth surged to $393bn (£290bn) on Wednesday morning, surpassing Musk’s $385bn (£284bn), according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. The jump came after shares in Oracle, which make up

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Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among this afternoon met with officials from the Ministry of Tourism, led by State Minister Martin Mugara. During the meeting, she named a rhino “Kiira” under the Name a Rhino, Save a Rhino campaign — an initiative dedicated to reintroducing rhinos to Uganda after their near-extinction in the 1980s.

Speaker Among noted that this gesture reflects  Parliament’s commitment to wildlife conservation and the promotion of tourism. She further urged the Ministry of Tourism to step up public sensitization on the importance of protecting wildlife for future generations

Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among this afternoon met with officials from the Ministry of Tourism, led by State Minister Martin Mugara. During the meeting, she named a rhino “Kiira” under the Name a Rhino, Save a Rhino campaign — an initiative dedicated to reintroducing rhinos to Uganda after their near-extinction in the 1980s. Read More »

Kigulu, Bugweri, and Budiope Shine Despite Heavy Rains in the MTN Busoga Masaza Cup Weekend Roundup

Magoola Joshua from Igambo (Iganga district) has won the MTN Kabode Super phone at halftime after emerging victorious in the dribbling competition. Busoga, Uganda – September 8, 2025 The MTN Busoga Masaza Cup returned in full swing this past weekend, with action-packed fixtures across Ivukula, Busesa, and Iganga despite torrential downpours. From Kigulu’s dominant display

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Harambee Stars Hammer Seychelles in FIFA World Cup Qualifiers as Michael Olunga Nears Kenya’s All-Time Top Scorers Record

Ryan Ogam and Michael Olunga both netted braces, while Collins Sichenje added his name to the scoresheet as Harambee Stars thrashed Seychelles in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier return leg. Harambee Stars put up a spirited fight to secure a 5-0 win in their World Cup qualifier return-leg match against Seychelles at the Moi

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Queen Cranes final squad named for FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers Against Namibia

The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has confirmed the final 32-player squad for the Uganda U20 Women’s National Team, the Queen Cranes, ahead of their upcoming FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Qualifier doubleheader against Namibia. The matches are scheduled for 19th and 22nd September 2025, with Uganda keen to take a positive step towards

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The Showdown 16: Kibuli SS Emerge Winners of the FUFA Tv Cup 2025

Kibuli SS have emerged winners of the third edition of the FUFA Tv Cup after a 3-1 win in the Final over Jinja SSS on 9th September 2025 hosted by St. Joseph’s College Layibi, in Gulu City. A brace in both halves by Wacha David is all ‘The School’ needed to ease past Jinja SSS

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