Uganda Broadcasting Corporation

By John Barnes Ssentamu President Museveni has officially commissioned the Hoima City Stadium, describing it as a major milestone for Uganda and a true Christmas gift to the people of Bunyoro and the entire country. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, the President thanked the Rujumba family for donating the initial 10 acres of land for the project and commended government officials,...

Uganda’s AFCON 2025 campaign began on a difficult note after the Cranes fell 3–1 to Tunisia in relentless rain at the Rabat Olympic Stadium. Tunisia’s early dominance, led by goals from Ellyes Skhiri and a brace from Elias Achouri, proved too much for Uganda despite a spirited second-half effort and a late consolation from Denis Omedi. The result places Tunisia...

Bank of Uganda Deputy Governor Professor Augustus Nuwagaba has described the Uganda shilling as a “complex beast,” noting that its strength is influenced by several intertwined economic factors rather than a single measure. In a detailed insight shared publicly, Prof. Nuwagaba said the value of a currency reflects the overall health of the economy, shifts in global conditions and...

By Nabakiibi Dorren Malaika DR Congo opened their Africa Cup of Nations 2025 campaign with a 1–0 victory over Benin in a Group D match played on Tuesday afternoon in Morocco. The Leopards took the lead in the 16th minute through Théo Bongonda, whose early strike proved enough in a closely contested game. DR Congo handled the first half well,...

By John Barnes Ssentamu The Ministry of Education and Sports has signaled a renewed commitment to working closely with private education providers, following the first-ever National Education Dialogue held at Kabojja International School in Buziga. The engagement brought together more than 100 educationists from across the private education spectrum, including pre-primary, primary, secondary and international schools. The dialogue marked a major...

By Ngabo Amon in Rabat The wait is finally over. Group C of the TotalEnergies AFCON 2025 kicks off with two cracking fixtures, as Uganda face Tunisia while Tanzania take on heavyweights Nigeria. It’s a night set for intensity, ambition and early statements. At the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Uganda Cranes walk out as underdogs, but nowhere near...

By Nabakiibi Dorren Malaika Uganda have wrapped up their preparations and are fully focused ahead of tomorrow’s TotalEnergies AFCON Group C opener against Tunisia. The Cranes completed their final training session with belief and determination running through the camp. Head coach Paul Put says the team understands the challenge but is ready to compete. “We know the quality of Tunisia, but...

By John Barnes Ssentamu Contractors SUMMA have officially handed over the newly completed Hoima City Stadium to the National Council of Sports (NCS), clearing the way for its grand commissioning by His Excellency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Christmas Eve. The handover marks a major milestone in Uganda’s sports infrastructure development and the realization of a long-held dream for the...

By Nabakiibi Dorren Malaika Royal grace and humility set the mood at the AFCON 2025 opening ceremony, as Morocco welcomed Africa to a chilly, rain-soaked Rabat. Despite the cold weather, the stands were full, with Moroccan fans turning up in huge numbers to celebrate the continent’s biggest football showpiece. One of the standout moments came from Crown Prince Moulay Hassan,...

The High Court has dismissed an election petition filed by Walukaga Mathias after ruling that he did not possess valid academic qualifications at the time of his nomination. In a detailed judgment delivered on 21st December 2025, the court found that Walukaga relied on an expired academic certificate when he sought nomination, rendering his candidature invalid. Justice Simon Peter M. Kinobe...