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Latifah Mixed Secondary School Kabimbiri delivered an outstanding performance in their final group matches to secure qualification for the Round of 32 (R32) at the 2026 Ball Games I Girls Football championship. The Mukono Zone first runners-up began their campaign with a narrow 3-2 loss to Jinja Secondary School. Despite goals from Joan Namutwa and Jovia Kabuya, the effort was …

Uganda at a Turning Point: Adapting to a New Global Order Kampala – Uganda is currently navigating a complex transition, marked by evolving international aid dynamics and the need to bolster its own resources. The nation faces the dual challenge of adapting to decreased foreign assistance while simultaneously refining its approach to integrating a large refugee population. Funding Realities: Impact …

The Attorney General, Kiryowa Kiwanuka, has proposed sweeping amendments to the controversial Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, signalling a government retreat from some of its most contentious provisions. The original Bill, tabled before parliament, has faced widespread opposition from the banking sector, legal fraternity, religious leaders, and civil society organisations, among others. Critics raised concerns over vague definitions and sweeping …

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By Kayiira Jackson  Kawempe Muslim Secondary School and Rines Secondary School emerged as the standout sides as the group stage of the USSSA Ball Games I National Championships concluded, both sealing top spots and advancing confidently into the Round of 32. Kawempe Muslim SS underlined their dominance in Group I, finishing with a perfect nine points after a commanding 3-0 …

Mubende, Uganda — In development discourse, electricity is often framed as a catalyst for progress powering hospitals, sustaining enterprise, and reinforcing public trust in state institutions. Yet in parts of Uganda today, its absence is producing the opposite effect. In towns like Mubende, prolonged power outages are converging with rising insecurity, exposing vulnerabilities that extend beyond infrastructure into the realm …

Kampala, Uganda — Uganda’s renewed push to enforce urban trade order has reignited a long-standing policy debate: how to balance the need for structured, competitive cities with the realities of informal livelihoods that sustain millions. Recent operations led by the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), and replicated across municipalities nationwide, have cleared roadside vendors and informal operators from city streets …

Kampala, Uganda — A recent communication attributed to Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has added new clarity and complexity to Uganda’s ongoing debate around sovereignty and policy independence. Framed as both a philosophical reflection and a policy directive, the message outlines a vision of sovereignty rooted not in isolation, but in decisive control over national policy direction while preserving the country’s long-standing …

By Ben Musanje The Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Judith Nabakooba, has urged couples across Uganda to prioritize proper land registration, warning that failure to document ownership is fueling a surge in bitter family disputes. Speaking at a couples’ retreat in Busimbi Division, Mityana District on May 1, Nabakooba stressed that securing land titles while both partners are …

By Kayiira Jackson  Bukedea Comprehensive delivered one of the standout performances on Day 3 of the U17 Volleyball championship, asserting their dominance despite an early setback, while Nabisunsa Girls remained firmly in the spotlight after a hard-fought encounter against Sheema High. Bukedea’s campaign began with a 0-2 loss to Standard High School (23-25, 20-25), but they quickly turned things around …