Uganda crashed out of World Cup contention after Kenya beat them 32-24 at Namboole Stadium. The heartbreaking loss crushed the Rugby Cranes' dreams of reaching the 2027 tournament in Australia. Thousands of home fans watched their team battle hard but fall short against their biggest rivals. The defeat means Uganda can finish no higher than fifth place in the competition. Only the Rugby Africa Cup champion earns a direct ticket to the World Cup.
Kenya jumped ahead early and never looked back during the tense quarter-final clash. The Simbas scored first and built a commanding 12-0 lead before Uganda could respond. Aaron Ofoyworth sparked the fightback with a clever try late in the opening half. Philip Wokorach kicked the conversion to...
Uganda's top foreign affairs official issued a stern warning to citizens who lie about visa applications. Vincent Bagiire told people they will face serious problems if they fake information when applying for US visas. The Permanent Secretary said American officials always catch people who submit false documents. Officials will automatically reject applications from anyone who tries to trick the system. Bagiire stressed that dishonest behavior hurts Uganda's reputation with other countries.
The warning targets pregnant women who plan secret trips to America for giving birth. These mothers want their babies to become US citizens through birthright laws. Tourist visas cannot be used for having children on American soil. Embassy workers...
Equity Bank Uganda teams up with KPMG and Nation Media Group to kick off their biggest business contest of the year. The three powerhouse companies will announce the 2025 Top 100 Mid-Sized Companies Survey at Sheraton Hotel Kampala today. Business leaders across Uganda are already buzzing about this major event that could change how people see medium-sized companies. The survey promises to spotlight the most successful businesses that are reshaping the country's economy. Bank executives believe this contest will help smaller companies gain the recognition they deserve.
The competition focuses on companies that make between 360 million and 25 billion shillings each year. These businesses often struggle to get noticed compared to massive...
Moses Kuria walked away from President William Ruto's government after three years of service. The former Gatundu South MP held three major positions during his time with the Kenya Kwanza administration. Kuria served as Cabinet Secretary for two different ministries before becoming Senior Economic Advisor at State House. President Ruto accepted his resignation without drama during their recent meeting. The politician thanked Ruto for giving him chances to serve the country.
Kuria helped create the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda that became a key campaign promise. He worked directly with Ruto to design this economic plan for the 2022 elections. The agenda focuses on creating jobs and helping small businesses grow across Kenya...
Human rights officials revealed shocking new numbers from Kenya's deadly protests. The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights counted 31 people who died during the July 7 demonstrations. Police had originally said only 11 people lost their lives during the violence. The commission also found 107 injured victims and 532 arrests across the country. Two people disappeared completely during the chaos.
Protesters took to the streets demanding changes to Kenya's constitution and economy. Civil society groups organized the Sabasaba demonstrations after the historic 1990 protests that brought democracy to Kenya. Young activists joined the movement calling for better protection of citizen rights. Police and demonstrators clashed violently...
Dr. Kizza Besigye will stay away from the 2026 election race. The four-time presidential hopeful cannot run for office because he chairs the Council of Eminent Persons. This top advisory role prevents him from seeking any elected position. His newly formed People's Front for Freedom party just received official registration from election officials. Besigye currently sits behind bars at Luzira prison facing treason charges.
The PFF party launched at its first national meeting on Tuesday. Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago took over as National Executive Chairperson for two years. Former DP member Dr. Lulume Bayigga will serve as his deputy. Lukwago thanked party members for trusting him during tough times. Kira Municipality lawmaker...
Election officials gathered more than 150 reporters at Hotel Africana for special training sessions. The Electoral Commission wanted journalists to learn about Special Interest Group voting rules and procedures. These elections cover youth, older people, disabled persons, workers, and military members. Commission spokesman Julius Mucunguzi said these elections have different steps from regular voting. Media workers need to understand the legal framework before they can report properly.
Uganda held SIG elections across over 10,500 parishes and 71,000 villages recently. Most polling stations saw peaceful voting with people following election laws correctly. Some areas experienced violent fights between supporters during the process...
Police fired teargas and bullets into the air during chaotic scenes at Monday's political rally. Angry voters completely rejected former minister Herbert Kabafunzaki when he tried to address them at Kyerero Health Centre. The crowd booed and shouted at the former labor minister until he could not speak. Candidate Alex Magezi Kanuga had invited Kabafunzaki to support his campaign bid. The move backfired spectacularly when voters turned hostile.
Campaign officials declared it wrong for candidates to bring outside people to joint rallies. Registrar Yaryakumanyi Selubowa Twaha tried to restore order but failed completely. Dr. Sylvia Alianaitwe received warm applause when she spoke to the same crowd. The female candidate managed to calm...
Uganda's highest court freed Moses Kabareebe after judges found his rape case full of holes. The Supreme Court threw out his 10-year prison sentence on Wednesday. Five judges agreed the original trial had serious problems with the evidence. Kabareebe was locked up in 2021 for attacking housemaid Juliet Akello at his Kampala property. The victim's story kept changing throughout the court hearings.
Akello told judges she had never had sex before Kabareebe attacked her. She later admitted having a baby months before the supposed rape happened. DNA tests proved Kabareebe was not the father of her child. The woman also kept talking to Kabareebe after she claimed he assaulted her. She let him ask her to hide the pregnancy and consider ending...
