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Viewers: 100,003 By Andrew Irumba The Directorate of Geological Survey and Mines (DGSM) under the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development has successfully concluded a week-long community sensitization campaign across the districts of Bududa, Manafwa, and Mbale, setting the stage for an extensive geological mapping exercise scheduled to commence on May 6, 2026. The initiative, implemented through the Geological …

By Kayiira Jackson  Kawempe Muslim Secondary School delivered a ruthless attacking display to thrash Jubilee 2000 Secondary School 11-0 in a one-sided encounter played at Our Lady of Africa, as the 2026 USSSA Ball Games I girls’ football championship continued to gather pace. The emphatic victory confirmed Kawempe Muslim’s qualification to the Round of 32 with a game to spare, …

By Kayiira Jackson  Kawempe Muslim Secondary School delivered a ruthless attacking display to thrash Jubilee 2000 Secondary School 11-0 in a one-sided encounter played at Our Lady of Africa, as the 2026 USSSA Ball Games I girls’ football championship continued to gather pace. The emphatic victory confirmed Kawempe Muslim’s qualification to the Round of 16 with a game to spare, …

Five more bodies have been retrieved from River Nguse on the third day of search operations following Monday’s boat accident. The bodies were recovered today, Friday, by divers from the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Uganda Police Force (UPF). This brings the total number of bodies retrieved to nine, after four others were recovered on Thursday. The victims …

By Kayiira Jackson  Kyantamba Secondary School, Namagabi Secondary School, and Bukedea Comprehensive School stole the spotlight on day two of the 2026 Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA) National Ball Games I U17 Netball Championship, delivering standout performances in a day marked by shocks, close contests, and dominant displays. Kyantamba SS held their nerve in one of the tightest matches …

By Kayiira Jackson  The badminton competition at the ongoing 2026 USSSA Ball Games I got underway on Friday at Seroma Christian High School in Mukono, with schools from across the country battling for early dominance in the team events. A total of 40 teams are taking part in this year’s championship, evenly split between boys and girls with 20 teams …

By Kayiira Jackson  Rev. Bishop Hannington Mutebi has called on student-athletes to embrace discipline and personal growth through sports as he officially opened the 2026 USSSA Ball Games I at Seroma Christian High School in Mukono. Speaking as Chief Guest at the opening ceremony, Bishop Mutebi emphasized that participation in sports goes beyond competition, shaping character and life skills among …

  × ]]]]>]]> According to reports, a woman who was driving her car near Speaker Anita Among’s residence in Kampala is currently nursing bullet injuries, after being shot by JAT security personnel guarding the home of the speaker. Sources say the woman who was reportedly driving a Toyota Harrier near the residence of the Speaker of Parliament at Mackinnon Road …

The ministry of Works and Transport has invited key stakeholders in Uganda’s transport sector to a joint meeting aimed at addressing persistent challenges in motor vehicle registration. The meeting follows discussions held on April 13, 2026, between the Delight Car Dealers Association and the ministry, during which used car dealers raised concerns over inefficiencies in the registration process. Edward Katumba-Wamala, …

× ]]]]>]]> Bayern Munich’s English forward #09 Harry Kane applauds his supporters with teammates at the end of the UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Bayern Munich at the Parc des Princes in Paris on April 28, 2026. (Photo by Alain JOCARD / AFP) Vincent Kompany expects his Bayern Munich side to leave …