Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Golfers from various clubs in the country on Friday raised sh80 million for up country club Mbale at a one-day tournament at the Uganda Golf Club in Kampala. Mbale Sports Club, are fundraising to buy a tractor and a gungmower to enable them maintain …
Read More »Kibet, Annet Chelangat triumph at Eastern cross country championships
Kapchorwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan Long-distance runner Daniel Kibet on Saturday won the Regional cross country championships at Tuban playgrounds in Kapchorwa Municipality. The Prisons athletics club athlete, comfortably protected the 10 kilometer race success in 30 minutes 53 seconds. He was followed by Alex Kiplangat of Uganda Peoples Defense …
Read More »Afcon’s decision to play 24 countries is paying off
It’s also having dramatic repercussions ANALYSIS | Chuka Onwumechili | By the end of the group stage, the 34th Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) was one of the most exciting and memorable Afcon tournaments in recent memory. This was particularly true of the performances of the continent’s best players on the field. …
Read More »England midfielder Phillips completes loan move to West Ham
LONDON, ENGLAND | Xinhua | West Ham United has agreed to sign England midfielder Kalvin Phillips on loan until the end of the season in an agreement with no option to make the move permanent. “I’m really pleased to be here,” said Phillips, who had his medical tests on Wednesday. …
Read More »Ghana sacks coach Hughton after AFCON exit
ACCRA, GHANA | Xinhua | Chris Hughton, coach of Ghana national football team, has been relieved of his duties after the team’s group stage exit from the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) said on Wednesday. The GFA said in a statement that …
Read More »Makerere sports Arena requires extra Shs2 Billion for completion
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Makerere University is seeking an extra two Billion Shillings to complete the Multipurpose Sports Arena. Vice Chancellor Professor Barnabas Nawangwe told URN that while the first and second phases of construction have been successfully executed, the project has hit a standstill due to a lack …
Read More »Rugby shooting police file forwarded to DPP
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police are yet to confirm whether the weapon used by city lawyer Sam Ahamya to shoot Nekeon Buruga, a private security guard was licensed. Buruga met his death on Saturday afternoon at Kings Park Rugby Club in Kakajjo Zone in Kiira municipality where he …
Read More »Uganda midfielder Nabirye signs for Spartak Moscow
KAMPALA | Xinhua | Uganda international midfielder Joan Nabirye has signed a two-year contract with Russian Women Super League side Spartak Moscow. “I am happy to be joining a team in one of the most competitive leagues. I will do my best to help Spartak Moscow win trophies at national …
Read More »She cranes netball team attack giants England in Vitality cup opener
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The She Cranes, Uganda’s national netball team, are gearing up for a challenging opening match against England tonight in the Vitality Netball Cup at the Ovo Arena in Wembley, England. The team enters the tournament with confidence after securing a 2-1 victory against Welsh Feathers …
Read More »Absa Bank Uganda launches 2nd Absa-KH3 7 Hills Run to support girl-child education
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Absa Bank Uganda, in partnership with the Kampala Hash House Harriers (KH3), has announced the second edition of the Absa KH3 – 7 Hills Run. This running event is set to take place on Sunday, 17 March 2024, at the Kololo Airstrip. The 21km …
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