Sports
Muhoozi meets NBA Africa CEO
Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has met with Clare Akamanzi to discuss plans aimed at developing and professionalising basketball in the country. The meeting brought together officials from NBA Africa and Ugandan stakeholders to explore strategies for expanding the sport, particularly among young people. According to officials familiar with the discussions, one of…
I wish I learnt English as a child, says Lionel Messi
Argentine football legend Lionel Messi has shared a surprising and personal side of his life off the pitch — expressing regret that he didn’t focus more on formal education as a child, especially learning English. Speaking on the Mexican podcast Miro de Atras, Messi — widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all…
Uganda eyes 2031 World Cup bid
KAMPALA, Uganda — The Government of Uganda is considering submitting a bid to host the 2031 FIFA World Cup, building on momentum from the country’s successful bid to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. The announcement was made by Kedrace Turyagyenda, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education and Sports (Uganda), while appearing before…
Uganda launches Shs248bn Namboole stadium revamp
The Government of Uganda has launched a UGX 248 billion (approximately $67 million) second phase of renovations at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole, as the country intensifies preparations to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The Ministry of Education and Sports signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the UPDF Engineering Brigade to undertake…
Rwenzori marathon earns World Athletics elite status for 2026
Uganda’s flagship mountain race, the Rwenzori Marathon, has officially been granted World Athletics Label Road Race status for 2026, marking a historic first for the country. The marathon, scheduled for August 22, 2026, in Kasese at the foothills of the iconic Rwenzori Mountains, becomes the first Ugandan race to receive the prestigious certification from World…