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By Kayiira Jackson  The draws for the 2026 USSSA Ball Games I girls’ basketball championship have been conducted today at the USSSA headquarters at GNS Plaza in Kampala, setting the stage for a highly competitive tournament. A total of 48 teams have been distributed into eight groups of six, with defending champions St Noa Girls Secondary …

By Kayiira Jackson  The road to national school football glory has officially begun after the draws for the 2026 USSSA Ball Games I girls’ football championship were conducted today at the USSSA headquarters at GNS Plaza in Kampala. A total of 64 teams have been distributed into 16 groups, setting the stage for what promises to …

The Government of Uganda has introduced two bills in Parliament that could significantly reshape the tax landscape of the country’s gaming industry. The first document equalises the gross gaming revenue (GGR) tax for all operators to a single 30% rate, while the second introduces a mandatory 15% withholding tax on players’ net winnings. The expected date for both changes to …

KAMPALA — C-Care Uganda marked a significant milestone in its journey of delivering quality healthcare by beginning its celebration of 30 Years of Caring with a vibrant community activation at Capital Shoppers Ntinda. This journey commenced in 1996 under the leadership of Dr. Ian Clarke, with a vision to raise the standard of healthcare in Uganda. The event brought together …

Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo delivered a historic performance, setting a new national marathon record while finishing third at the London Marathon on Sunday in the United Kingdom. 25-year-old Kiplimo clocked 2:00:28 to become the fastest Ugandan over the 42-kilometre distance, underlining his rapid rise in marathon racing. His performance secured Uganda a podium finish at one of the world’s most prestigious …

MBALE, Uganda — Fan Xucheng, the acting ambassador for the People’s Republic of China, highlighted the Chinese language as a primary driver of economic change during the 2026 Chinese Innovation Day celebrations. Fan described language as the greatest carrier of civilization, noting that Chinese proficiency provides a unique window into both professional skills and cultural understanding. He said the strong …

At least six people were killed on Saturday morning after a speeding vehicle knocked them down along the Mbarara–Bushenyi highway as they returned from night prayers. The crash occurred at Rushara, Kabwohe in Sheema municipality, involving a black Toyota Fielder, registration number UA 702DL, which was travelling towards Bushenyi from Mbarara. Greater Bushenyi regional police spokesperson, Apollo Tayebwa, identified the …

KAMPALA – Housing Finance Bank has reported impressive financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025, showcasing consistent growth in profitability, assets, loans, and customer deposits. The bank’s profit after tax increased by 20% to Ugandan Shillings 85.4 billion, rising from Ug. Shs 71.1 billion in 2024. Total assets grew by 15% to Ug. Shs 2.70 trillion, and customer …

KAMPALA – The High Court in Kampala trying Rtd Col Kizza Kifefe Besigye, Captain Denis Oola and Obed Lutaale on treason charges is yet to pronounce itself on a contested application by the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to conceal the identities of six key witnesses. In that application, the State proposed to be granted an order to use pseudonyms …

× Samuel Nabeeta Mmulowooza ,Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) regional coordinator for Busoga Sub Region has been incorporated into the structured hierarchy of PLU, receiving numbered “Patriotic Officer” (PO) rank in the organisation’s newly unveiled leadership system. The Chairman of PLU, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, released a third set of PO numbers to additional leaders within the organization, continuing a symbolic …