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By Lawrence Mubiru  Kampala University delivered a composed and clinical performance to emerge overall champions of the 20th AUUS Games Chess Competition, finishing top of the standings after an intense seven round contest at Uganda Christian University. Displaying consistency and tactical discipline throughout the tournament, Kampala University went unbeaten, registering four wins and three draws to accumulate 19½ points, comfortably …

A sperm donor who unknowingly harboured a genetic mutation that dramatically raises the risk of cancer has fathered at least 197 children across Europe, a major investigation has revealed. Some children have already died and only a minority who inherit the mutation will escape cancer in their lifetimes. The sperm was not sold to UK clinics, but the BBC can …

Kampala, Uganda — Uganda Railways Corporation (URC) is facing sharp criticism and accusations of negligence following a fatal accident at the Wankoko level crossing in Bugolobi, after eyewitnesses and regular road users disputed the corporation’s official account of safety measures at the crossing. In a statement dated December 22, 2025, URC claimed the crossing was manned by staff from both …

By Kayiira Jackson  Uganda Christian University (UCU) will lock horns with Makerere University in the final of the 2025 Association of Uganda University Sports (AUUS) Games football championship, scheduled for Tuesday, 23rd December at the UCU Grounds in Mukono. The hosts sealed their place in the final after edging Kampala University 1-0 in a tense semi-final played under wet conditions …

Kalungu – President Yoweri Museveni Saturday campaigned in Kalungu District, where he outlined the National Resistance Movement (NRM) achievements in peace, development, wealth creation and job creation, calling on residents to use the prevailing stability to improve household incomes. Addressing supporters, Museveni said Uganda’s progress was built on the restoration of peace, which has enabled government to invest in key …

Kalangala – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has pledged to restore night ferry operations to and from the Ssese Islands and intensify the fight against crime in Kalangala District, saying improved transport and security are critical to trade, livelihoods and overall development of the island communities. The President made the commitment while addressing a massive campaign rally at Kibanga Primary School …

By Kayiira Jackson  Kampala University (KU) and hosts Uganda Christian University (UCU) will take centre stage in the 2025 Association of Uganda University Sports (AUUS) Games Netball Championship final after both sides delivered commanding semi-final performances to underline their favourite status. UCU, playing in front of a buoyant home crowd in Mukono, produced a dominant display to sweep aside Makerere …

Kampala— Prof. Fredrick Sempebwa, the Senior Counsel Bar of the Uganda Law Society (ULS) has issued a strong statement reaffirming the Society’s statutory mandate and non-partisan role, amid growing debate over its involvement in matters related to Uganda’s electoral processes. Prof. Frederick Ssempebwa(Courtesy photo) In a statement dated  Monday 22nd December, signed by Prof. Fredrick Ssempebwa, Chairperson of the Senior …

Kampala– The state Prosecution has asked the High court criminal division Judge, Emmanuel Baguma not to grant bail to Rtd Col. Dr. Kiiza Besigye over fears that he’s most likely to abscond. Hajji Obeid Lutale and Dr Kiiza Besigye arriving at High Court a few months back. This came after Besigye’s legal team led by Earnest Kalibbala requested court to …

Kampala, Uganda — The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Vincent Bagiire Waiswa, has today chaired high-level bilateral consultations with a delegation from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, led by H.E. Saqr Sulaiman Al-Qurashi, Director General for African Affairs at ,the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom. The engagement forms part of structured political consultations aimed …