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Ugandan Olympic marathoner Rebecca Cheptegei is going to be laid to rest today at her ancestral home Bukwo. The burial will be led by the military to make sure she gets the respect she deserves even on her last day. The 33-year-old athlete was the victim of a heinous attack perpetrated by her Kenyan ex-boyfriend. The assailant, who set Cheptegei ...

The residents of Tororo district have been advised by President Museveni to desist from engaging in intertribal conflicts. The president delivered his remarks to round off a five-day Light Up Eastern Region Convocation at Elgon View Field in Tororo District. Pastor Patience Rwabwogo, the lead preacher at Covenant Nations Church, organized the occasion as the First Daughter. “When you talk ...

The 2024–2025 Uganda Premier League season began with KCCA FC defeating URA 1-0 under the floodlights. A respectable crowd of supporters watched Saidi Mayanja’s drive in the first half of the match to seal the victory for Abdallah Mubiru’s team at the MTN Omondi Stadium in Lugogo, Kampala. With the first corner kick coming in less than four minutes into ...

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer refrained from confirming any decision regarding Ukraine’s potential use of long-range missiles to target Russia following discussions with US President Joe Biden in Washington. During the talks, the leaders addressed various global issues, including the conflict in Ukraine, the Middle East, and the Indo-Pacific. The White House expressed apprehension over Iran and North Korea ...

State Minister for Works, Fred Byamukama, announces Uganda government ‘s initiative to purchase additional commercial aircraft to enhance economic cooperation and trade opportunities both locally and globally. President Museveni approves the acquisition of new aircraft as a testament to the remarkable performance of Uganda Airlines and its positive impact on the economy. Direct flights to Abuja increase Uganda Airlines’ reach, ...