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Super fan Byaruhanga gifted all-expenses-paid trip to Morocco
The Parliament of Uganda has gifted Abdullah Byaruhanga, the energetic fan widely celebrated as the official mascot and number one supporter of the East African Community (EAC) Inter-Parliamentary Games, an all-expenses-paid trip to Morocco. The announcement was made on December 16, 2025, during the closing ceremony of the 15th EAC Inter-Parliamentary Games at Parliament, by…
EAC Games: Uganda Parliament crowned football champions
The Parliament of Uganda has once again dominated the East African Community Inter-Parliamentary Games, securing the EAC Games 2025 football crown for the third consecutive year. The latest triumph underscores Uganda Parliament’s prowess on the regional sporting stage. Deputy Speaker Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa praised the Clerk to Parliament, Adolf Mwesige, and his technical team…
She Cranes bow to South African Queens
Lilongwe, Malawi — Uganda’s She Cranes fell short in the 2025 Africa Netball Cup final, bowing to a dominant South African Queens side to finish as runners-up in the continental tournament. South Africa showcased a commanding performance from start to finish, defending their crown in style. “Relentless, composed, and full of confidence — a true…
Nile Rapids, Stanbic Black Pirates Are 2025 Uganda Cup Champions
Nile Rapids and Stanbic Black Pirates have been crowned the 2025 Uganda Cup champions, marking a thrilling conclusion to a season of top-tier rugby action. The Black Pirates, fresh from their championship victory, visited their sponsors at Roke Telkom in a celebration that radiated joy, gratitude, and camaraderie. Clad in their vibrant team jerseys, the…
Mande Bushendich obliterates Malaga course record
MÁLAGA, SPAIN — Ugandan long-distance standout Mande Bushendich produced a sensational marathon debut on Sunday, storming to victory at the Generali Maratón de Málaga and smashing the course record in the process. In his first appearance over the 42.195km distance, Bushendich crossed the finish line in a stunning 2:06:07, obliterating the previous course mark of…
Hoima City Stadium: from groundbreaking to grand arena
Hoima City’s skyline has been transformed with the completion of the ultra-modern Hoima City Stadium, a landmark sports facility that now stands as one of Uganda’s most iconic infrastructure projects in the fast-growing Albertine region. Barely a year after construction works took shape, the stadium has evolved from an open site into a fully built,…
Medals have come: Chelimo, Cherotwo shine at African Youth Games
Uganda’s athletics team has registered a strong start at the African Youth Games in Angola, with rising stars Keren Chelimo and Baskaline Cherotwo winning bronze and silver medals respectively. Keren Chelimo claimed a bronze medal in the women’s 3,000 metres after a determined performance against a highly competitive field. Her podium finish adds to Uganda’s…
Kenyan MPs fail to catch Uganda rivals in athletics
Kenyan legislators chased down but failed to outrun their Ugandan counterparts as the Parliament of Uganda registered successive wins in the long-distance races during the first day involving athletics on Monday, 8 December 2025. Ugandan MPs, both in the men’s and women’s races, won the 1500 metres and a shorter 400 metres events held in…
Uganda Parliament teams dominate EAC games
The Parliament of Uganda teams delivered a dominant display at the ongoing EAC Inter-Parliamentary Games, securing emphatic victories across volleyball, netball, and basketball on Sunday, 7 December 2025. At the MTN Arena Lugogo, Uganda’s volleyball sides won their opening matches in straight sets. The women’s team, captained by Hon. Helen Nakimuli, cruised past Rwanda (25…
Trump wins inaugural Fifa Peace Prize
By BBC United States President Donald Trump received the inaugural Fifa Peace Prize before the draw for the 2026 Fifa World Cup. The award was introduced this year by Fifa president Gianni Infantino, designated for a person who has “taken exceptional and extraordinary actions for peace” and “united people across the world”. It was widely…