Finance releases Shs17tn for 3rd quarter as export earnings surge

The government has released UGX16.537 trillion to finance expenditure for the third quarter of the 2025/2026 financial year. The money will cover expenditures of ministries, agencies and other Government entities for January, February and March 2026. The economy continues to show resilience and strong growth, even during an election year, with export earnings, foreign investment,…

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Uganda scoops 7 medals at World Cross Country Championships

TALLAHASSEE, USA – Uganda opened the 2026 athletics season in style, delivering its best-ever performance at the World Cross Country Championships in Tallahassee. The team returned home with seven medals—two gold, two silver, and three bronze—surpassing the previous best of six medals at the 2019 edition. Jacob Kiplimo defended his 10km Senior Men title, completing…

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Mayiga: rename national team ‘Spears’, drop docile ‘Cranes’

Uganda’s National Football Team may have exited AFCON 2025 at the group stage, but Kabaka’s Prime Minister, Charles Peter Mayiga, says the problem isn’t talent—it’s inspiration. Mayiga took to Twitter on January 9 to propose bold changes to lift the Cranes’ identity and morale: Rename the team “Spears”: Move away from the “docile” Cranes to…

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African giants to clash in Afcon semi-final

The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 has reached the business end, with Africa’s biggest names locking down the semi-final places after a pulsating quarter-final weekend. Egypt, Nigeria, hosts Morocco and Senegal remain standing following matches that delivered drama, intensity and decisive moments. Hosts Morocco will face Nigeria in a blockbuster semi-final, while…

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