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MTN sponsored Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom clan football and Amasaza bicycle race kicks off in Masindi District

Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The much-anticipated Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom (BKK) Clan Football Tournament and Amasaza Bicycle Racing Competition kicked off on November 15, 2024, with a vibrant and lively opening ceremony held at Masindi Booma Grounds. The event was graced by Alex Katusabe, the BKK Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS), who …

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Kiplimo, Kiplangat to feature in Sevens Hills Race

Kapchorwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s top long-distance stars Victor Kiplangat and Jacob Kiplimo will feature in the Sevens Hills Race in the Netherlands. The duo who were preparing in Kapchorwa ahead of the run slated for Sunday, arrived in the Netherlands on Friday ready to showcase their performance potential …

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South Africa leapfrog Uganda with win in Kampala

  Kampala, Uganda | CAFONLINE |  South Africa moved to the top of Group D in the 2025 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers with a 2-0 away victory over Uganda on Friday. The win pushes Bafana Bafana ahead of the Crane, although both teams have already secured their …

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Cheptegei urges fellow athletes to support the needy

Kapchorwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In an exclusive interview with Uganda Radio Network (URN) at his home in Kapchorwa, eastern Uganda, Olympic Champion Joshua Cheptegei, who won gold in the 10,000 meters, emphasized the importance of successful athletes being “destiny helpers,” describing running as a gift from God. “I am …

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