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UMEA Solidarity Games 2026: Busiika Muslim Storm Into Maiden Round of 16 as Netball Battles Find Competitive Ground in Mbale | Voice of Bugerere Home Education School Sports UMEA Solidarity Games 2026: Busiika Muslim Storm Into Maiden Round of 16 as Netball Battles Find Competitive Ground in Mbale …

Blood bank assures the nation its blood supply is HIV-free Senegal police released this photo of 12 men arrested on homosexuality charges in February. The West African nation of Senegal remains enmeshed in anti-gay turmoil marked by homophobic police raids and probes, more than 50 arrests for “unnatural acts” and claims about gay networks deliberately spreading HIV. The wave of …

By Kayiira Jackson  Under the theme “Faith, Unity and Excellence through Sports,” the 2026 Uganda Muslim Education Association (UMEA) Solidarity Games girls’ football competition kicked off in thrilling fashion at Nkoma Secondary School in Mbale, with Masaka Secondary School setting the early pace on day one. Masaka SS delivered a commanding 3-0 victory over Kakungulu Memorial in the opening fixture, …

The Burrial Organizing committee for Retired Supreme Court Judge Augustine Nshimye, has released a tentative program. Retired Justice, Augustine Nshimye. (Courtesy photo) According to the program released on Saturday 4th April 2026, there will be a Vigil at the family home on Mawanda Road, Kamwokya starting 5:00 pm. “Sunday April 5, 2026: Official vigil at the family home on Mawanda …

By Kayiira Jackson  Kyantamba Secondary School are steadily emerging as one of the most compelling stories at the ongoing UMEA Solidarity Games, with a renewed sense of purpose driven by the impressive résumé of their head coach, Ephraim Mujabi. Coming into this year’s competition hosted by Nkoma SS in Mbale, Kyantamba carried the disappointment of last year’s round of sixteen …

By Kayiira Jackson  Defending champions Greenlight Islamic SS made a strong statement on the opening day of the UMEA Solidarity Games, overcoming Namagabi SS 17-11 in a tightly contested Group A clash at Nkoma SS in Mbale. The hosts, Nkoma SS Mbale, are staging this year’s edition, which kicked off with thrilling netball action across multiple courts and delivered a …

By Kayiira Jackson  Kaddugala Secondary School made an emphatic statement on the opening day of the 2026 UMEA Solidarity Games, cruising past Kakukugulu Memorial with a dominant 17-08 victory at Maluku Grounds in Mbale City. The commanding performance instantly thrust last year’s semifinalists into early contention for the coveted trophy, as they seek to go one step further after falling …

By Kayiira Jackson  Kawempe Muslim SS and Kakukugulu Memorial announced their intentions in style with commanding victories as the 2026 UMEA Solidarity Games kicked off on Friday at Nkoma SS. Kawempe Muslim, the reigning Kawempe Division champions, made a perfect start in Group D, collecting maximum points from their opening two fixtures. They began their campaign with a solid 2-0 …

‘Unforeseen circumstances’ leads to delay of scheduled challenge to Uganda law Uganda’s Constitutional Court, pictured above, upheld the majority of the AHA in an April 2024 ruling. The Supreme Court in Uganda has deferred action on a challenge of the Constitutional Court’s 2024 decision that upheld the harsh Anti-Homosexuality Act (AHA) of 2023. On March 17, the Supreme Court had …

The Kabale High Court Resident Judge, Karoli Lwanga Ssemogerere, on Wednesday visited the Kabale Regional Remand Home, where he spent time with juveniles and shared an Easter message centered on hope, reform, and second chances. Justice Karoli Lwanga Ssemwogerere (left) with other officials The visit brought together key actors from Uganda’s justice sector, all committed to strengthening juvenile justice. During …