Uganda Broadcasting Corporation

By Samuel Ssenono | Farnborough, United Kingdom Commercial aircraft deals worth $48.8 billion were announced on the opening day of the Farnborough International Airshow, giving the world's leading aerospace exhibition a strong start. Figures released by the UK's aerospace trade association, ADS, show that airlines placed 234 firm aircraft orders on the first day of the five-day event, a 44 percent...

By Nabakiibi Doreen Malaika Spain have been crowned champions of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after beating defending champions Argentina 1-0 after extra time in a tense final at the New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday. The victory handed Spain their second World Cup title, adding to the trophy they won in South Africa in 2010, and brought the curtain...

By Nabakiibi Dorren Malaika England claimed the bronze medal at the FIFA World Cup after defeating France 6-4 in an action-packed third-place playoff at Miami Stadium. Thomas Tuchel's side raced into a four-goal lead before halftime. Declan Rice opened the scoring in the third minute from a Morgan Gibbs-White assist, while Ezri Konsa doubled the advantage in the 18th minute...

By Kamoga Stephen  The image of Lionel Messi cradling baby Lamine Yamal has become one of football's most talked-about photographs, gaining new meaning as the two generations of Barcelona stars now find themselves connected by the biggest stage in the game. On Sunday, Messi's Argentina will face Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. Across the halfway line will be...

By Nabakiibi Doreen Malaika The 2026 FIFA World Cup is down to its final two, with Spain and Argentina booking their places in Sunday’s final after strong semi-final performances. Spain were first through after beating France 2-0. They controlled the game, defended well and took their chances to bring France’s campaign to an end. Argentina followed with a 2-1 victory over England...

By Tumwine Byaruhanga Finance Minister Henry Musasizi has asked Parliament's Finance Committee to adopt amendments proposed by President Yoweri Museveni to the Income Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2026 and the Excise Duty (Amendment) Bill, 2026 after the two pieces of legislation were returned for reconsideration. Appearing before the committee, Musasizi said the President's proposals are intended to strike a balance between...

By Tumwine Byaruhanga Finance Minister Henry Musasizi has urged the National Social Security Fund to use its growing financial strength to mobilise long-term domestic capital for Uganda’s Tenfold Growth Strategy. Musasizi made the call during a meeting with the NSSF Board of Directors and management to review the Fund’s performance, operations and contribution to the country’s development agenda. The NSSF delegation...

By Sharon Kyomugisha The annual defence strategic retreat has ended, with Defence and Veteran Affairs Minister Kiryowa Kiwanuka presiding over the closing session on Monday. He was joined by State Minister for Defence Grace Akifeza Ngabirano and State Minister for Veteran Affairs Dr Huda Abason Oleru. The three-day retreat was opened on Saturday by the Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi...

By Juma Nsamba Premier League club Aston Villa has announced Visit Rwanda as its new Principal Partner, Official Tourism Partner and Official Coffee Provider in what the club describes as the biggest commercial sponsorship agreement in its history. Under the deal, the Visit Rwanda logo will appear on the front of shirts worn by Aston Villa's men's, women's and academy...

Kampala Capital City Authority Executive Director Sharifah Buzeki has presented the city’s clean air programme at the Africa Clean Air Forum 2026 in Pretoria, South Africa. Buzeki said Kampala has expanded its air quality monitoring network from a single station in 2018 to 134 stations, including sensors that provide real-time public data. The city’s average pollution level stands at 39 micrograms...