Global cartoonists condemn KIU legal action against Spire
KAMPALA — International cartoonists’ organisations have raised alarm over legal proceedings against Ugandan cartoonist and academic Dr Jimmy Spire Ssentongo, warning that the case could undermine freedom of expression and…
UPDF soldiers’ high-stepping drill captivates viewers
KAMPALA — A high-stepping dance routine by Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) soldiers has triggered a lively debate online, with viewers divided between those celebrating the performance as a creative…
Chemonges, Japchumba lead winners at Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon
Uganda's Leonard Chemonges and Kenya's Margaret Japchumba were the headline winners at the fifth Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon in Kasese on Saturday, August 22, 2026, as Chemonges set a…
Chinese robots beat Usain Bolt’s 100m world record
BEIJING, Aug 23 (Reuters) — A Chinese humanoid robot has run 100 metres in 9.39 seconds at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, beating the men's world record set…
Uncle Mo’s skit lands surprise Al Jazeera shoutout
Ugandan comedian Moses Kiboneka, popularly known as Uncle Mo, has received an unexpected international spotlight after one of his comedy skits was referenced in an Al Jazeera segment about deportation…
