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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Buganda Magistrates Court has remanded to Luzira prison the president of the Uganda Netball Federation (UNF), Sarah Babirye Kityo on charges of obtaining money by false pretense. On Monday afternoon Babirye together Zainab Namutebi, a businesswoman and resident in Wakiso District were arraigned before Grade One …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Absa Bank Uganda and the Kampala Hash House Harriers have partnered to present the Absa KH3 – 7 Hills Run a 21km run spanning the seven iconic hills in Kampala. This initiative is intended to support a significant social cause; keeping the girl-child in …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kabaka of Buganda Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II has presided over the opening games of the 2023 Airtel- BIKA tournament alongside the official partner’s Airtel Uganda at Wankulukuku stadium. The tournament is aimed at developing talent among the youth through football and netball games. …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | KCCA FC Assistant Head Coach Charles Ssenyange has challenged strikers to be clinical with chances in the box if they are to remain in the title race. Ssenyange who stood in for the suspended Interim Coach Jackson Mayanja was speaking after his team’s draw with …

London, UK | Xinhua | Southampton were the first team to have their relegation from the Premier League confirmed when they lost 2-0 at home to Fulham on Saturday. Southampton’s fourth consecutive defeat and their seventh loss in eight games leaves them with 24 points from 36 matches, unable to catch …

Geneva, Switzerland | Xinhua | The International Federation of Football Associations (FIFA) announced Friday to compensate 225 unpaid players in its third phase of the FIFA Fund for Football Players (FIFA FFP). The Fund provides financial support to players who have not been paid and have no chance of duly receiving …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan long-distance runner and the reigning 2023 world Cross Country Gold Medalist Jacob Kiplimo has confirmed his participation in the Rome Diamond League in Italy. Kiplimo will be joining Joshua Cheptegei in the 5000m race scheduled for June 2. They will face stiff competition from …

Madrid, Spain | Xinhua | Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed on Friday that he will ring the changes for his side’s La Liga game at home to Getafe on Saturday. Madrid has almost no chance of winning La Liga and with a UEFA Champions League return leg away to Manchester …

London, UK | Xinhua | It promises to be another dramatic weekend in the Premier League with virtually everything still to play for; from the title down to the battle to avoid relegation. League leaders Manchester City doesn’t play until Sunday afternoon, which is surprising given they have the second leg …

Kampala, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | The Captain’s Bell golf tournament held annually at the Uganda Golf Club, has received a major boost by ABSA Bank, who have offered the event sh133 million. The tournament tees off on May 20, at the par 72 Kitante course. “The Captain’s Bell tournament …