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Kabaka Misses Third Masaza Cup Opening as Tournament Enters a New Era raises fresh conversations about the future of the kingdom’s flagship football competition

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MUBENDE, Uganda — The 2026 Masaza Cup officially kicked off in Mubende District with defending champions Buweekula taking on Kyaddondo in a highly anticipated opening fixture. The ceremony was presided over by the Katikkiro of Buganda, Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga, who represented the Buganda Kingdom at one of its most celebrated annual sporting events. Notably absent, however, was the Kabaka …

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“Healed” First Lady misses Museveni’s swearing-in  

Healed First Lady misses Musevenis swearing in

The First Lady, Janet Museveni, did not show up at Kololo ceremonial grounds as President Yoweri Museveni took the oath for the next term in office.It was the first time since the 1996 election that ‘Mama’ Janet Kataaha Museveni was missing at such a ceremony.  Museveni was accompanied by one of his daughters, Natasha Karugire, who stood to his left …

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Expansion Without the Ring, Boxing Misses Out as USSSA Broaden the Calendar

Expansion Without the Ring Boxing Misses Out as USSSA Broaden

By Lawrence Mubiru  The Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA) has expanded its annual sports calendar, ushering in a new era of opportunity for young athletes while leaving one of the country’s most successful disciplines—boxing—on the sidelines. In a move aimed at diversifying school sports and widening the talent pipeline, USSSA has introduced cricket, golf, kabaddi, khokho and pickleball at …

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