Uganda's under-17 men's football team will bring 21 players to the FIFA World Cup in Qatar after coach Brian Ssenyondo finalized his roster with four days remaining before competition begins. The squad features three goalkeepers, five defenders, seven midfielders and six forwards who trained in Uganda before spending 10 days preparing in Dubai.
The Cubs played three matches in the United Arab Emirates, drawing 1-1 with Venezuela, losing 2-1 to Panama, and 3-2 to Paraguay. Group K places Uganda with Canada, Chile and France for the tournament starting on November 5, 2025.
The team opens against Canada after completing preparation games against KCCA FC and Amus College in Uganda. Players represent clubs from across the country's youth...
Entebbe International Airport processed 226,301 international travelers in September 2025, with departures exceeding arrivals by more than 16,000 passengers. The facility averaged 7,543 people daily across 105,043 incoming and 121,258 outgoing movements, marking a decrease from August, when 243,089 passengers used the terminal.
Freight volumes climbed to 5,882 metric tonnes as exports outpaced imports by more than 1,500 tonnes. Uganda Civil Aviation Authority officials credited horticulture and fish shipments for the 3,707 metric tonnes leaving the country compared to 2,175 metric tonnes entering.
Airport operators reported sustained activity from business operations, visitor traffic and conference attendance despite monthly passenger...
Religious officials from western Uganda have asked King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV to restore the Tooro Kingdom Constitution, which was suspended in 2012. The Inter-Religious Council of Uganda, Tooro Chapter, met at the Fort Portal Catholic Diocese to address governance concerns stemming from the absence of constitutional guidelines for over a decade.
Bishop Robert Muhiirwa stated that the document would strengthen institutional systems and promote accountability throughout the kingdom. Faith leaders from Christian and Muslim communities praised Queen Mother Best Kemigisa for advising the monarch, suggesting that marriage would enhance cultural traditions at the palace.
The council requested protection of kingdom properties...
President Yoweri Museveni declared that cattle rustling and insecurity in Karamoja had been permanently eliminated under the leadership of the National Resistance Movement. The president addressed journalists at Morulinga State Lodge in Napak District on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, while campaigning for the 2026 elections.
Uganda People's Defence Forces collaborated with residents to restore regional stability after corruption weakened earlier security arrangements. Military forces defeated criminals who attempted raids while the UPDF 5th Division was away for training exercises.
Museveni criticized the insufficient deployment of police in sub-counties, despite directives requiring 18 officers per area. He advocated equipping...
President Yoweri Museveni announced that 172 of 209 villages in Nakapiripirit District receive safe water, achieving 82 percent coverage in the Karamoja region. Government data presented on Wednesday showed the district ranks among the highest for water access, as officials plan to address gaps in neighboring areas, such as Amudat and Abim.
The Water for Production program funded valley tanks holding between 20 million and 40 million liters at multiple sites. The Namalu irrigation project will store 11.8 billion liters of water and provide irrigation for 750 hectares in its initial phase, once construction advances beyond the planning stages.
Infrastructure development encompasses road networks that connect rural producers to...
Religious leaders from western Uganda urged political candidates and citizens to prioritize peaceful conduct ahead of the 2026 national elections. The Inter-Religious Council of Uganda, Tooro Chapter, met at Fort Portal Catholic Diocese on an unspecified date to address concerns about campaign integrity and voter safety.
Bishop Robert Muhiirwa led clergy from Christian and Muslim communities in rejecting divisive rhetoric and electoral fraud. The group asked security forces to refrain from using intimidation tactics while instructing candidates to accept the results peacefully.
Officials directed the Electoral Commission to deliver materials promptly and treat all regions equally. Religious figures requested that judges handle...
Uganda National Examinations Board reported zero examination breaches as the Uganda Certificate of Education tests concluded on November 7, 2025. The agency has eliminated fraud schemes that previously targeted private institutions through extortion attempts involving false claims of paper access.
Spokesperson Jennifer Kalule credited media outreach programs and enhanced security protocols for stopping perpetrators who exploited school administrators. Public education efforts helped officials recognize and report deceptive operations that plagued assessment systems in earlier periods.
Primary Leaving Examinations begin on Monday with 817,930 students registered to participate. The candidate total reflects growth from 797,444 learners...
A Ugandan magistrate refused bail for two National Unity Platform bodyguards who have been detained since August on accusations of conducting unauthorized military training. Edward Sebuufu and Achileo Kivumbi have remained in custody for 68 days alongside party officials Alex Mufumbiro, Doreen Kaija, Sauda Madada, and Calvin Tasi.
Magistrate Steven Waidhuuba stated his court cannot process the request because another judicial officer handling the case remains unavailable. Defense attorney Samuel Muyiizi argued the Constitution requires release after 60 days without trial, as stipulated in Article 23.
The men guard opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu. Their extended detention without proceedings has intensified allegations of...
Equity Bank Uganda joined Water.org at a gathering in Kampala to establish financing programs addressing the nation's water and sanitation deficit. The agreement extends a 2011 Kenya collaboration that created specialized loan products for infrastructure improvements across East Africa.
Catherine Psomgen from Equity Bank Uganda stated that the bank will offer EquiGreen Loans to households, businesses, and community groups seeking to upgrade their water systems. Water.org Africa Regional Director Francis Musinguzi noted 68 percent of Ugandans lack clean water access, while annual funding gaps reach 10 trillion shillings.
Government Water Resources Commissioner Callist Tindimugaya said authorities are preparing nationwide investment...
