Tuesday , 30 December 2025

Kampala University, UCU set up blockbuster AUUS Netball final

Kampala University UCU set up blockbuster AUUS Netball final

By Kayiira Jackson  Kampala University (KU) and hosts Uganda Christian University (UCU) will take centre stage in the 2025 Association of Uganda University Sports (AUUS) Games Netball Championship final after both sides delivered commanding semi-final performances to underline their favourite status. UCU, playing in front of a buoyant home crowd in Mukono, produced a dominant display to sweep aside Makerere …

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Senior Counsel Sempebwa Condemns ULS Decision of Engaging in Partisan Politics

Senior Counsel Sempebwa Condemns ULS Decision of Engaging in Partisan

Kampala— Prof. Fredrick Sempebwa, the Senior Counsel Bar of the Uganda Law Society (ULS) has issued a strong statement reaffirming the Society’s statutory mandate and non-partisan role, amid growing debate over its involvement in matters related to Uganda’s electoral processes. Prof. Frederick Ssempebwa(Courtesy photo) In a statement dated  Monday 22nd December, signed by Prof. Fredrick Ssempebwa, Chairperson of the Senior …

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State asks Court to Keep Besigye in Jail for lack of Substantial Sureties

State asks Court to Keep Besigye in Jail for lack

Kampala– The state Prosecution has asked the High court criminal division Judge, Emmanuel Baguma not to grant bail to Rtd Col. Dr. Kiiza Besigye over fears that he’s most likely to abscond. Hajji Obeid Lutale and Dr Kiiza Besigye arriving at High Court a few months back. This came after Besigye’s legal team led by Earnest Kalibbala requested court to …

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Uganda and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Hold Consultative Meeting

Uganda and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Hold Consultative Meeting

Kampala, Uganda — The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Vincent Bagiire Waiswa, has today chaired high-level bilateral consultations with a delegation from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, led by H.E. Saqr Sulaiman Al-Qurashi, Director General for African Affairs at ,the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom. The engagement forms part of structured political consultations aimed …

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Politics turns Toxic As Dr. Magolo’s Camp Clash With Wazembe’s Camp, RDC Bayole Holda A Security Meeting

Politics turns Toxic As Dr Magolos Camp Clash With Wazembes

The Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Mr Bayole Stanley has addressed a security meeting in Jewa Town Council and Bubyangu Sub County on December 21, 2025, following clashes between supporters of Dr. Magolo and Hon. Wazembe, resulting in property destruction and theft. The meeting, attended by all candidates, 3rd division Commander Maj general Sserunkuma, RPC, RISO, DISO, GISOs , electral commission Registra …

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Isaac Ssemakadde’s reaction on court decision about walukaga

Isaac Ssemakaddes reaction on court decision about walukaga

By Isaac Ssemakadde, This decision is a classic illustration of how formalism continues to masquerade as fidelity to the law in Uganda’s electoral jurisprudence. Mathias Walukagga (courtesy photo) The court insists almost ritualistically that an expired academic certificate at the time of nomination is fatal. One is left wondering whether elections are meant to be contests of ideas and leadership, …

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Mufti Hosts Burkina Faso Muslim Leader

Mufti Hosts Burkina Faso Muslim Leader

Kampala– The President of the Muslim community of Burkina Faso, Al Haj Moussa Koanda, paid a courtesy visit to His Eminence Dr. Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, the Mufti of Uganda, at his office on Sunday, December 21, 2025. Mufti Sheikh Ramathan Mubaje with his guests. Al Haj Koanda was accompanied by other high-profile dignitaries, including Prof. Salisu Shehu, Executive Secretary …

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AUUS Games 2025: Mountain of the Moon University Pockets Scrabble Vital Medals

AUUS Games 2025 Mountain of the Moon University Pockets Scrabble

By Lawrence Mubiru  Mountain of the Moon University (MMU) announced themselves as a true force in university Scrabble after an outstanding showing at the AUUS Games 2025, hosted at Uganda Christian University. With medals across both individual and team events. MMU’s brightest moment came in the women’s category, where the university dominated both the individual and team contests. Muzaki Pricilla …

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Amina and Ivy Blaze Into AUUS Games Showdown as Women’s Table Tennis Heats Up

Amina and Ivy Blaze Into AUUS Games Showdown as Womens

By Lawrence Mubiru  The Women’s Table Tennis Singles event at the AUUS Games 2025 has lived up to its billing, delivering dominant displays, ruthless straight set wins and one gripping five set thriller as the championship race gathered momentum at Uganda Christian University. From the top half of the draw, Namaganda Amina (KIU) announced herself as a serious title contender …

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AUUS Games 2025: Kampala University Rise Across Codes as Medal Count Grows

AUUS Games 2025 Kampala University Rise Across Codes as Medal

By Kayiira Jackson  Kampala University (KU) continued to announce their presence across multiple disciplines on day three of the 2025 Association of Uganda University Sports (AUUS) Games, with a blend of medal success and qualification breakthroughs at Uganda Christian University (UCU), Mukono. By the close of action, KU’s medal haul reflected their growing momentum at the championship. In karate, the …

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Kampala University Break Quarter-Final Jinx as AUUS Group Stage Ends

Kampala University Break Quarter Final Jinx as AUUS Group Stage Ends

By Kayiira Jackson  Kampala University (KU) sealed a return to the AUUS Games quarter-finals for the first time since 2019, thanks to a crucial 1–0 victory over Bugema University, as the group stage action climaxed on Sunday. A well-taken 53rd-minute strike by Paul Busolo proved decisive in the morning fixture, a goal that ultimately propelled the Ggaba-based side into the …

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AUUS Games 2025: Makerere Dominates the Pool, Gold Medal Already in the Cabin

AUUS Games 2025 Makerere Dominates the Pool Gold Medal Already

By Kayiira Jackson  Makerere University turned the swimming pool into their personal stage on Sunday, delivering a commanding all-round performance that saw them sweep the women’s, men’s and overall combined team standings as the 20th Association of Uganda University Sports (AUUS) Games gathered momentum. In a show of depth, discipline and endurance, Makerere’s swimmers consistently outpaced their rivals across events, …

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