Ugandans in the diaspora are raising concern over recent developments involving Fred Nyanzi Ssentamu, a senior figure within the National Unity Platform. The unfolding situation has prompted renewed debate about the intersection of law, politics, and democratic accountability in Uganda.Nyanzi, who serves as Head of International Relations for the opposition party and is a close associate of Robert Kyagulanyi, has …

Latifah Mixed Secondary School Kabimbiri delivered an outstanding performance in their final group matches to secure qualification for the Round of 32 (R32) at the 2026 Ball Games I Girls Football championship. The Mukono Zone first runners-up began their campaign with a narrow 3-2 loss to Jinja Secondary School. Despite goals from Joan Namutwa and Jovia Kabuya, the effort was …

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By Kayiira Jackson  Kawempe Muslim Secondary School and Rines Secondary School emerged as the standout sides as the group stage of the USSSA Ball Games I National Championships concluded, both sealing top spots and advancing confidently into the Round of 32. Kawempe Muslim SS underlined their dominance in Group I, finishing with a perfect nine points after a commanding 3-0 …

Mubende, Uganda — In development discourse, electricity is often framed as a catalyst for progress powering hospitals, sustaining enterprise, and reinforcing public trust in state institutions. Yet in parts of Uganda today, its absence is producing the opposite effect. In towns like Mubende, prolonged power outages are converging with rising insecurity, exposing vulnerabilities that extend beyond infrastructure into the realm …

Kampala, Uganda — Uganda’s renewed push to enforce urban trade order has reignited a long-standing policy debate: how to balance the need for structured, competitive cities with the realities of informal livelihoods that sustain millions. Recent operations led by the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), and replicated across municipalities nationwide, have cleared roadside vendors and informal operators from city streets …

Kampala, Uganda — A recent communication attributed to Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has added new clarity and complexity to Uganda’s ongoing debate around sovereignty and policy independence. Framed as both a philosophical reflection and a policy directive, the message outlines a vision of sovereignty rooted not in isolation, but in decisive control over national policy direction while preserving the country’s long-standing …

By Kayiira Jackson  Bukedea Comprehensive delivered one of the standout performances on Day 3 of the U17 Volleyball championship, asserting their dominance despite an early setback, while Nabisunsa Girls remained firmly in the spotlight after a hard-fought encounter against Sheema High. Bukedea’s campaign began with a 0-2 loss to Standard High School (23-25, 20-25), but they quickly turned things around …

By Kayiira Jackson  Muteesa I Royal University brought the Pepsi University Football League to a thrilling close, edging YMCA Institute 1-0 in a tightly contested final to lift their maiden title in style at Hamz Stadium Nakivubo. The victory marks a remarkable milestone for the Royal Lions, who become only the second university in UFL history to win the trophy …

By Kayiira Jackson  Kawempe Muslim Secondary School delivered a ruthless attacking display to thrash Jubilee 2000 Secondary School 11-0 in a one-sided encounter played at Our Lady of Africa, as the 2026 USSSA Ball Games I girls’ football championship continued to gather pace. The emphatic victory confirmed Kawempe Muslim’s qualification to the Round of 32 with a game to spare, …

By Kayiira Jackson  Kawempe Muslim Secondary School delivered a ruthless attacking display to thrash Jubilee 2000 Secondary School 11-0 in a one-sided encounter played at Our Lady of Africa, as the 2026 USSSA Ball Games I girls’ football championship continued to gather pace. The emphatic victory confirmed Kawempe Muslim’s qualification to the Round of 16 with a game to spare, …

By Kayiira Jackson  Kyantamba Secondary School, Namagabi Secondary School, and Bukedea Comprehensive School stole the spotlight on day two of the 2026 Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA) National Ball Games I U17 Netball Championship, delivering standout performances in a day marked by shocks, close contests, and dominant displays. Kyantamba SS held their nerve in one of the tightest matches …

By Kayiira Jackson  The badminton competition at the ongoing 2026 USSSA Ball Games I got underway on Friday at Seroma Christian High School in Mukono, with schools from across the country battling for early dominance in the team events. A total of 40 teams are taking part in this year’s championship, evenly split between boys and girls with 20 teams …

By Kayiira Jackson  Rev. Bishop Hannington Mutebi has called on student-athletes to embrace discipline and personal growth through sports as he officially opened the 2026 USSSA Ball Games I at Seroma Christian High School in Mukono. Speaking as Chief Guest at the opening ceremony, Bishop Mutebi emphasized that participation in sports goes beyond competition, shaping character and life skills among …

‘Allyship needs to be loud’ The Nigerian music genre Afrobeats is flourishing on global stages that celebrate queer pride, even as queerness remains criminalised at home.Yemi AladeBy Bolaji AkinwandeOn August 27, 2024, Nigerian Afrobeat superstars Yemi Alade and Omawumi became the first African women to headline Global Black Pride in Atlanta, Georgia.Like every other Pride event dedicated to celebrating the …