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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...

By Gloria Gwitabinji The Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Henry Musasizi, has called on Uganda's insurance sector to play a more active role in de-risking major government investments and mobilising long-term capital to support the country's economic transformation. Musasizi made the remarks during an entry meeting with the Board of Directors and Management of the Insurance Regulatory Authority...

By Yusuf Obbo Police in Bugweri District are investigating a road crash that killed a bus driver and injured 15 people, including 13 students, along the Mbale–Iganga Highway. The crash involved an Isuzu bus, registration number UA551ED, and a stationary Mercedes-Benz Actros trailer, registration number UBB 269V. The bus, owned by Amuria High School, was carrying students from St. Paul Secondary School,...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has pledged Uganda's support for Angola's candidate for Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), citing the need for African countries to stand together on matters of continental importance. The commitment was made during a meeting at Kisozi Farm with Angola's Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Téte António, who delivered a special message from Angolan...