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Gov’t allocates $2.5M to National Sports Endowment

Gov’t allocates $2.5M to National Sports Endowment

THE government has allocated $2.5 million under the National Endowment for Sports in the 2025/2026 budget, aimed at supporting federations, local sporting events, coaching certification, and long-term athlete development.See the Story

6000 runners expected for 4th Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon in Kasese

Sports · Kasese

6000 runners expected for 4th Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon in Kasese

Event: 4th Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon Date: Saturday, 23rd August 2025 Categories: 42KM, 21KM, 10KM, 5KM Start & Finish: Kasese, Western Uganda Target number: 6,000 participants The Tusker Lite Mt. Rwenzori Marathon is back for the fourth time. This year, it promises to be bigger, bolder, and more impactful than ever before. The official press conference, held on Wednesday evening at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel, highlighted the newest devel…See the Story

Uganda Tourism Board Engages Stakeholders in Hoima to Boost Tourism and Cultural Heritage

Tourism · Hoima

Uganda Tourism Board Engages Stakeholders in Hoima to Boost Tourism and Cultural Heritage

On June 10, 2025, the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) organized a significant engagement workshop in Hoima city, aiming to enhance tourism development through collaboration with local stakeholders. The event, held amidst the backdrop of the Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom’s Empango celebrations, focused on strategic areas such as marketing, digital transformation, and cultural preservation. The workshop brought together tourism stakeholders to discuss Uganda …Read Article

Tears as Deo Kasozi bids farewell to Kitara Football Club

Since July 2022, Deo Kasozi has been president of Uganda Premier League entity Kitara Football Club. On Heroes Day, 9th June 2025, Kasozi officially announced retiring from the club presidency. “In respect of the Kitara Football Club constitution, I have decided to retire from the presidency of Kitara Football Club,” Kasozi spoke to the media during a press conference held in Hoima city. For three seasons, Kasozi has been president of the club, …Hoima · Hoima See the Story

President Museveni Commissions Kabale–Bunyonyi Road to Boost Tourism

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has officially commissioned the long-awaited construction of the Kabale–Lake Bunyonyi tourism road, sparking excitement among tourism stakeholders, local leaders, and residents in southwestern Uganda. The 8.4-kilometre road segment is part of the larger Kabale–Lake Bunyonyi–Kisoro–Mgahinga Roads Upgrading Project, with an estimated total cost of UGX 122 billion. The project is jointly funded by the Government of …Kabale · Kabale Read Article

Mass ID Exercise Tainted by Corruption - NIRA

The Director of Registration and Operations at the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA), Brig. Gen. Stephen Kwiringira, has raised concerns over increasing reports of corruption and unethical behavior in the ongoing mass enrolment and renewal exercise, warning that such practices undermine the integrity of the entire process. Speaking during a meeting with the Kabale District Coordination Committee at the district headquarte…Corruption · Kabale Read Article

Government earmarks 1.3 trillion for Sports infrastructure development in the 2025/26 National budget

Government of the Republic of Uganda confirmed it has allocated 1.3 trillion shillings (about 361 million dollars) for sports infrastructure development in the 2025/26 national budget. Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development Hon. Matia Kasaija revealed this during the National budget reading on Thursday at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds. He confirmed that 1.3 trillion shillings has been earmarked from the 72.3 trillion budget. The allo…Hoima · Hoima Read Article

Three Dead, Six Injured in Ntungamo-Mbarara Road Horrific Crash

Three people have died and six others were injured in a fatal road crash that occurred on Thursday at around 3:30 PM in Rucece, along the Ntungamo-Mbarara Road. The accident involved three vehicles: a Fuso Fighter (registration number UBF 727S), a Toyota Wish (registration number UBL 839Q), and a motorcycle (registration number UFF 926Q). According to SP Michael Kananura, the Community Liaison Officer in the Directorate of Traffic and Road Safet…Western Region, Uganda · Western Region Read Article

Breaking News!! Engineer Asiimwe Jonard Confirms Bid for NRM Vice Chairperson Western Uganda, Visits Party Headquarters

Engineer Jonard Asiimwe, the current NRM Chairman for Hoima City, has officially confirmed his bid for the position of NRM Vice Chairperson for the Western Region. He made this announcement during a visit to the NRM Party Headquarters, where he verified that his name is correctly listed on the official party register, a requirement ahead of the party’s upcoming internal elections. Speaking to the media shortly after the verification process, Eng…Hoima · Hoima Read Article

Kabale Horror: Bruised Body Discovered Near River, Police Investigate

Police in Kabale District are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of an unidentified man whose body was discovered in a bush at Omunturo Village, Nyakasharara Parish, in Kaharo Sub-county. According to Kigezi Region Police Spokesperson Elly Maate, the incident occurred on Wednesday at around 5:00 PM. Maate revealed that earlier in the week, the deceased had been spotted walking alone in Nyanja by the area chairman, Twinomugisha…Kabale · Kabale Read Article

Kanungu Casual Labourer Found Lifeless in Suspected Suicide

Police in Kanungu District are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of Ian Kwikiriza, a 21-year-old casual labourer and resident of Kembeho Cell, Kashuri Parish, in Kambuga Sub-county. Kwikiriza was reportedly found dead on Wednesday at Rwenyerere Cell. According to police reports, at around 11:30 AM, Mbonimpa Vicencio received a phone call from Turinawe Kenneth, who informed him that the goats had not been taken out to graze. C…Western Region, Uganda · Western Region Read Article