Uganda will host Africa's first Triple Elimination Conference from July 21-23, 2025, at Speke Resort Munyonyo in Kampala. The event targets the elimination of HIV, Hepatitis B, and Syphilis through coordinated continental efforts. Policymakers, health professionals, researchers, and community advocates from across Africa will participate in this regional gathering. The African Union Commission, Uganda's Ministry of Health, Africa CDC, WHO, UNICEF, and UNAIDS have formed a coalition to convene the conference. The National Organisation for People Living with Hepatitis B leads the planning and coordination efforts.
Kenneth Kabagambe from NOPLHB describes the conference as uniting science, policy, and lived experience to end these...
Ronald Rugumayo captured the Pearl of Africa series championship at Lugazi Hills Golf & Country Club, earning redemption against Marvin Max Kibirige. The South Africa-based professional had fallen to Kibirige during a February playoff at UGC. Rugumayo faced adversity on the seventh hole when he recorded a double bogey while Kibirige achieved a birdie. This three-stroke swing opened opportunities for competitors Rodell Gaita Taddeo and Grace Kasango. The champion recovered by sinking a decisive birdie on the 15th hole.
Rugumayo collected 3.8 million shillings from the 20 million professional prize fund. His victory provides valuable course experience ahead of September's Uganda Open at the same venue. The inaugural POA series has...
Political turmoil has engulfed Rwampara District after disputed National Resistance Movement primary elections for the Woman Member of Parliament position. Resident District Commissioner Harriett Nakamya blocked the transfer of official result forms pending proper certification from party leadership. District Registrar Jackson Mutaahi faced arrest on vote tampering charges after initially declaring incumbent Molly Matsiko Asiimwe the winner despite receiving fewer votes. A mandatory recount revealed challenger Annah Kansiime secured 26,347 votes against Asiimwe's 20,364 total.
The commissioner intervened after detecting potential violence between competing factions. Mutaahi reversed his original announcement and provided Kansiime with...
Uganda Cranes coaches Morley Byekwaso and Fred Muhumuza selected 26 players for the Four Nations Pre-CHAN Tournament in Arusha, Tanzania. The team departs on Sunday and will compete from July 21-27 at Karatu Stadium. Three players from the training camp were excluded from the final roster. The tournament serves as preparation for the African Nations Championship scheduled for August 2-30. Tanzania, Kenya, and Congo Brazzaville join Uganda in the competition.
Each nation will play three matches in round-robin format, with the highest point total determining the winner. Uganda opens against Kenya while Tanzania faces Congo Brazzaville on July 21. The squad features goalkeepers Joel Mutakubwa, Crispus Kusiima, and Denis Kiggundu...
Joseph Kasozi captured the Pearl of Africa series amateur championship at Lugazi Hills Golf & Country Club despite minimal expectations from observers. The experienced golfer finished his final round with a score of 71, featuring four birdies and four bogeys. Kasozi defeated Juma Abiti by two strokes to claim the title.
The amateur leaderboard featured five golfers whose first names begin with the letter J. Kasozi claimed first place while Abiti secured second position. Joseph Cwinya-ai finished third, Joel Okoth took fourth place, and Joseph Kanolera rounded out the top five. Kasozi becomes the third Pearl of Africa winner this inaugural season after previous champions John Musiimenta and Michael Tumusiime.
Martha Babirye dominated...
Twenty-five-year-old Viola Namanya secured the National Resistance Movement flag for Woman Member of Parliament in Ntungamo District. The young candidate defeated incumbent Josyline Bata Kamateneti in a decisive victory that reshaped local politics. Namanya captured 14,376 votes while Kamayangye Glorious earned 10,810, and Kamateneti received 9,309. Additional candidates received smaller vote totals ranging from 268 to 1,392. Her support base in Ruhaama and Rushenyi counties proved instrumental to her success.
The victorious candidate pledged to advance district development and champion youth empowerment initiatives. Namanya emphasized her commitment to the NRM party vision and promised inclusive governance for all constituents...
Vote counting for the National Resistance Movement parliamentary candidate selection in Bufumbira South constituency has halted pending guidance from party leadership. District officials suspended tallying after seven polling stations among 148 total locations experienced disruptions during the Thursday elections. Registrar Tadeo Mujambere distributed preliminary results to leading contenders Sam Kwizera Bitangaro and Eng. Alex Niyonsaba Seruganda before scheduling a Friday afternoon meeting. Security forces dispersed supporters with tear gas during the closed-door discussions at the district headquarters. Deputy Resident District Commissioner Robert Tukamuhebwa announced that the national electoral commission chairperson, Dr. Tanga...
A former Assistant Inspector General of Police filed assault charges against Uganda People's Defence Forces personnel following an altercation at a political event. John Ngaruye Ndungutse, who currently works as a lawyer, competed for the National Resistance Movement parliamentary nomination in Kinkiizi West constituency during Thursday's primary elections. The incident occurred on July 18, 2025, when Ndungutse arrived at the Kanungu District tally center for vote counting procedures. Lieutenant Patrick Zirimo allegedly prevented the candidate from entering the facility despite his legitimate participation in the electoral process. The soldier reportedly struck Ndungutse multiple times and destroyed personal property valued at 150...
The Asian Football Confederation's Ethics and Disciplinary Committee levied a USD 1,500 penalty against representatives of the Bangladesh Football Federation for regulatory violations. The punishment stems from their actions during Bangladesh's AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers Final Round encounter with Singapore on June 10, 2025. BFF officials caused the second half kickoff to commence at least two minutes behind schedule, which contravened Article 2.2 provisions within the AFC Competition Operations Manual. FIFA authorities must remit payment within thirty days following official notification, as per Article 11.3 of the FIFA Disciplinary and Ethics Code. The Committee issued warnings that subsequent infractions would trigger more severe...
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