Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The world football governing body FIFA has today confirmed that the FUFA President, Moses Hassim Magogo is suspended for two months for involvement in 2014 FIFA World Cup tickets resale. FIFA revealed that Magogo had entered into a plea bargain over the issue. …
Read More »New Cranes coach McKinstry makes debut in Ethiopia on Sunday
Ethiopia vs Uganda International Friendly, Sunday, Oct 13 Bahrdar Town Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Newly appointed Uganda Cranes head coach Johnathan McKinstry will handle his first game this weekend, when his team travel to Ethiopia for an international friendly. The 34-year-old former coach of Rwanda was appointed head …
Read More »Museveni hails AU and SADC for adopting Swahili
Sironko, Uganda | URN & THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has hailed a decision by African leaders to adopt swahili as the official language at key regional and continental bodies. “I am happy that both the African Union and SADC have adopted Swahili as a common language. If …
Read More »IGP: There will be no Bobi Wine Independence Day Concert
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Inspector-General of Police Martin Okoth Ochola has cancelled Kyadondo East MP Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine’s independence music show. Ochola in his letter dated October 2nd, but released on Tuesday to Kampala Metropolitan police, said Kyagulanyi did not consider the plans for …
Read More »Torture chambers or safe houses?
ISO boss, Security minister face tough questions Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | Ugandan human rights activists say as much as they support the government in cracking down on criminals, the security agencies must act within the confines of the law while performing their duties. While speaking at a recent …
Read More »UCC report: NTV, NBS, BBS, Bukedde TV and Radio Sapientia must explain
Kampala Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has asked broadcasters NTV, NBS, BBS, Bukedde TV and Radio Sapientia to show cause why the regulator shouldn’t revoke their licenses. The statement comes after UCC released a report of their investigation into an alleged breach of minimum broadcasting …
Read More »Decongesting Kampala-Entebbe road
Why the Expressway has not really eased the traffic Kampala, Uganda | JULIAN E. SABIITI | On the face of it, the Kampala-Entebbe Expressway has not lived up to its purpose – so far. Since President Yoweri Museveni officially launched it for public use it has attracted very little traffic. …
Read More »The Hoima election
How Museveni escaped being bitten by Bobi Wine Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The loose coalition of opposition politicians, activists, and campaign strategists under the People Power umbrella entered Hoima district early to canvass support for the Forum for Deomcratic Change (FDC) candidate. They appeared in force and determined …
Read More »Cheptegei gold, Uganda finishes 9th in the world
RANK COUNTRY TOTAL 1 UNITED STATES 14 11 4 29 2 KENYA 5 2 4 11 3 JAMAICA 3 5 4 12 4 PR OF CHINA 3 3 3 9 5 ETHIOPIA 2 5 1 8 6 GREAT BRITAIN & N.I. 2 3 0 5 7 GERMANY 2 0 …
Read More »CHEPTEGEI IS WORLD 10,000M CHAMPION!
Rank Order Name Result Notes Joshua Cheptegei (UGA) 26:48.36 WL Yomif KEJELCHA (ETH) 26:49.34 PB Rhonex KIPRUTO (KEN) 26:50.32 Doha, Qatar | THE INDEPENDENT | Joshua Cheptegei of Uganda won the men’s 10,000 metres world title in Doha on Sunday with the second fastest ever time in the championships history of 26min 48.36sec. …
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