Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | KCCA FC is yet to decide on the next move after the team’s head coach Morley Byekwaso resigned from his job on Sunday evening. Byekwaso confirmed his departure to the media after KCCA FC’s 1-0 loss to Bright Stars in the Uganda Cup match …
Read More »Thousands throng Lubiri for the 10th Airtel – Kabaka Birthday Run
Over 100,000 Runners flagged off by the Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II as Ugandans rally to join the fight to end HIV/AIDS by 2030 Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Scores thronged the Lubiri for the 10th Airtel-Kabaka Birthday Run that was flagged off by His Majesty, Kabaka of Buganda …
Read More »Man City cruise past Leicester as Newcastle and Spurs both lose in Premier League
London, UK | Xinhua | Manchester City put the pressure on Arsenal at the top of the Premier League with a comfortable 3-1 win at home to Leicester City on Saturday evening. Although Leicester appointed Dean Smith as coach until the end of the season, the new man in the dugout …
Read More »NCS General Secretary ordered to refund UGX 100m to Netball federation
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy Inspector General of Government Patricia Okiria Achan has ordered the National Council of Sports General Secretary, Patrick Ogwel to pay 100 Million Shillings to the Uganda Netball Federation within seven days. Ogwel and the UNF President Sarah Babirye Kityo have been at loggerheads …
Read More »Parliament demands master plan for development of regional stadiums
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of Parliament have asked the Ministry of Education and Sports to develop a master plan for the development of regional stadiums to support nurturing of talents across the country. Earlier in the week, MPs tasked Peter Ogwang, the State Minister for Education and Sports …
Read More »Egypt, Zimbabwe, Uganda, Kenya win at ITF/14 Under tournament
Kampala, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | Egypt’s Ibrahim Moaz Srour and Uganda’s Abdul Latif Sendyowa were Leg 1 and 2 winners in the boys category at the ITF/14 and Under tennis tournament that concluded on Friday at Lugogo tennis club. The tournament that run from April 11-14 attracted junior tennis …
Read More »Eyes on Uganda as All Africa Junior Golf tournament is set
Kigo, Uganda | Phillip Corry | Team Uganda has an opportunity to show what they can do on the continent when the All Africa Junior Team Championship tees off from April 15-21 at the Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort and Spa. The four day continental tournament was launched by the Uganda …
Read More »Funding delays affect Namboole works
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of State for Sports, Peter Ogwang has revealed that the renovation and upgrade of the Mandela National Stadium in Namboole to international standards has been affected by delays in the release of funds. Ogwang said whereas Parliament approved the budget in the …
Read More »City turn on the style in Champions League quarter-final
✳ Man City 3 Bayern 0 Manchester, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | City will take a commanding Champions League quarter-final advantage to the Allianz Arena next week after a clinical attacking display ensured a 3-0 win against Bayern Munich on an incredible Tuesday night at the Etihad. Rodrigo scored the opener …
Read More »Airtel Uganda rallies Ugandan media to join fight against HIV/AIDS
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Uganda has today rallied Ugandan Media to join the fight against HIV/AIDS by taking part in the upcoming Kabaka Birthday Run slated for Sunday 16th April 2023. The Run is the biggest platform for millions of Ugandans across the country to take part …
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