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Uganda's Akii-Bua Stadium Roofing Nears Completion

THE STORY Construction of the Akii-Bua Olympic Stadium in Lira City has reached the roofing stage. Project managers have confirmed that approximately...

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Real Madrid Reach Champions League Last 16 with Win Over Benfica

THE STORY Real Madrid advanced to the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday with a 2-1 home win over Benfica. This result sealed a 3-1 aggregate victo...

Uganda's Former She Cranes Netball Star Betty Namuhenge Missing

THE STORY Former netball star Betty Namuhenge has been missing for nearly a month, and her family and police are still searching for answers. The 58-y...

Former SC Villa President Sues Club Leadership in Uganda

THE STORY A former president of SC Villa has filed a lawsuit against the football club's current leadership. He states he made this decision a few wee...

Kampala Traffic Tolls Proposed to Ease Uganda Congestion

THE STORY A comment published by The Independent calls for the Kampala Capital City Authority to establish tolls to manage traffic congestion and park...

KCCA Evicts Kampala Street Vendors, Uganda City Clears

THE STORY The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) recently conducted an eviction of vendors from the streets of Kampala. Following this operation, b...

Uganda's Cheptegei Targets 2026 London Marathon Breakthrough

THE STORY Ugandan long-distance runner Joshua Cheptegei has set a target of achieving a breakthrough in the 2026 London Marathon. Cheptegei is the wor...

February 7, 2026

Uganda: China's Athletes Prepare for 2026 Winter Olympics

THE STORY A Xinhua report published by The Independent Uganda states that with the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics almost underway, China’s athlete...

February 5, 2026

Abdallah Mubiru Appointed Entebbe UPPC FC Coach in Uganda

THE STORY According to The Observer, Abdallah Mubiru took charge of newly promoted Entebbe UPPC FC ahead of the 2025/26 Uganda Premier League season....

February 5, 2026

UCU Lady Canons: Team to Beat in Uganda NBL Women's Season

THE STORY According to an article titled "UCU is the team to beat as hoops league tips off" from The Observer, the UCU Lady Canons were the most impro...

February 4, 2026