Tuesday, August 20*UCU Lady Canons 52-48 KIU Rangers (2-1)*KIU Titans 76-74 Nam Blazers (2-1)
Wednesday, August 21*JKL Lady Dolphins Vs JT Lady Jaguars (2-0) – 7pm*City Oilers Vs UCU Canons (2-0) – 9pm
KIU Titans took a pivotal 2-1 lead in their best-of-five semifinal series against the Nam Blazers, winning a nail-biting contest 76-74 on Tuesday day night.
Point guard Joel Lukoji was the hero of the night, delivering a stellar performance with a game-high 21 points on 9-of-13 shooting and adding nine assists.
The Titans, coached by Julius Lutwama, also saw key contributions from Kasereka Tembo and Edgar Munaaba, who added 15 and 14 points respectively.
Nam Blazers’ Jimmy Williams led his team with 17 points, while Peter Cheng recorded a double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds. Innocent Ochera chipped in 13 points, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Titans’ resilience.
Despite a slow start, which saw them trailing 11-21 after the first quarter, the Titans mounted an impressive comeback.
And the Blazers, who once held a 13-point lead, found themselves trailing by as much as 14 points.
With less than four minutes remaining, a controversial foul on Edgar Munaaba by Joseph Chuma, his fifth of the night, led to a standstill, as frustrated Blazers fans disrupted the game by throwing a bottle onto the court. Order was eventually restored after over a 10-minute delay.
As the game resumed, the Blazers attempted a late surge, cutting the deficit to four points with a jumper from Makiadi. However, Lukoji responded with back-to-back baskets, pushing the Titans’ lead back to eight points.
In the closing moments, after an unsportsmanlike foul by Titans captain Collins Kasujja on Jimmy Williams who converted both free throws to move within three points, the Blazers had an opportunity to tie the game. But Paul Odong’s three-point attempt rimmed out, sealing their fate.
Lukoji’s uncontested layup further extended the Titans’ lead, and although Ochera hit a three-pointer in the dying seconds, it was too little, too late for the Blazers, who fell just short by four points.
With this victory, the KIU Titans are now just one win away from returning to the finals, while the Nam Blazers face a must-win situation in Game 4 to keep their championship hopes alive.
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Ugandan Citizen Abducted, Held in Secret Detention for Three Months, Sparks Outrage and Calls for Justice
A disturbing new case of unlawful detention has surfaced, highlighting the ongoing human rights crisis in Uganda. A Ugandan citizen was reportedly abducted and held in a secret facility, known as a “safe house,” for three months, only to be released without charge or explanation. This incident, reported by NTV Uganda, has sparked widespread condemnation and renewed calls for accountability regarding human rights abuses in the country.
While the details surrounding the abduction remain unclear, reports indicate that the individual was taken without due process and held incommunicado—an action that has long been condemned by human rights organizations. The victim’s release, with no charges filed and no clear justification, has angered activists and citizens, who view this as yet another case of egregious abuse of power by the state.
“This is a recurring pattern,” said one human rights activist. “Abductions, secret detentions, and unexplained releases have become all too common in Uganda. These acts violate fundamental human rights and erode public trust in the justice system.”
The use of “safe houses,” unregistered detention facilities reportedly operated by security forces, has been a focal point in numerous allegations of torture and illegal imprisonment. Despite repeated calls from both local and international organizations for their closure and accountability for those involved, little action has been taken to address these violations.
This case underscores the urgent need for reform within Uganda’s security apparatus and greater accountability for human rights abuses. Observers hope that drawing attention to these injustices will spur concrete action to bring those responsible to justice and ensure the protection of basic human rights.
As frustration mounts, calls for both domestic and international pressure to hold the government accountable for such crimes grow louder. “One day, there must be accountability for all these crimes against our people,” stated one social media user, reflecting the sentiments of many Ugandans.
National Unity Platform (NUP) President Robert Kyagulanyi has accused Ugandan security forces of using excessive force to disrupt a planned NUP gathering. The allegations were detailed in a statement shared on Twitter, following an event held to honor children of NUP supporters who were killed, disappeared, or detained for their political beliefs.
According to Kyagulanyi, security personnel, under the command of an officer identified as Asiimwe, carried out a preemptive operation early in the morning upon learning of the NUP’s plans. The forces allegedly stormed the premises, arrested workers, and deployed tear gas to disperse those present.
“The criminals under the command of one Asiimwe deployed early morning, arrested our workers, and threw tear gas into our premises. They’ve cordoned off the premises and blocked all people from accessing the place,” Kyagulanyi wrote.
Among those reportedly arrested were Saava Peter, Mudenya Samson, and Turyasingura Samson. Kyagulanyi claimed the detained workers were subjected to beatings and interrogated about their political affiliations, with security operatives labeling them as terrorists.
“These JATT operatives asked the workers who they support politically, branding them terrorists and criminals—their only crime being that they work with us. You can imagine the indignity!” Kyagulanyi lamented.
This incident adds to the growing tension in Uganda’s political climate, where opposition parties frequently accuse the government of stifling dissent. Despite the challenges, Kyagulanyi ended his statement with a message of defiance and optimism, proclaiming, “UGANDA WILL BE FREE.”
NUP Gathering Disrupted: Kyagulanyi Alleges Security Force Harassment and Arrests
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Sudan Demands Apology from Uganda Over Army Chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s Threat to Invade Khartoum
Sudan has demanded an official apology from Uganda over “offensive and dangerous” comments made by the chief of Uganda army staff, who threated to invade Khartoum, the Sudan Tribune has reported.
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, son of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni and CDF of the Ugandan army, posted two comments on the X platform on Tuesday in which he threatened “to capture Khartoum” with the support of the US President elect Donald Trump after he takes office. The posts were deleted later.
“The government of Sudan demands and official apology from the Ugandan government for the offensive and dangerous comments of the army commander,” Sudan’s foreign ministry said in a statement that the Sudan Tribune said it has seen.
Sudan Demands Apology from Uganda Over Army Chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s Threat to Invade Khartoum