KCB Bank Uganda hosted golfers from five East African countries at Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort and Spa. The regional tournament brought together players from Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Burundi. Competition featured skilled athletes who demonstrated excellent sportsmanship throughout the event. Managing Director Edgar Byamah praised participants during the awards ceremony. He emphasized how the tournament strengthens connections across East Africa.
Kenya Airways supported the golf tour as a major sponsor. The airline announced a special 15 percent discount for all club members with valid memberships. This offer helps golfers travel more easily between countries for future tournaments. Felix Mwangangi represented Kenya...
AfroMobile joins forces with UgaTunes to bring Ugandan music to more listeners. The African storytelling platform teams up with the Ugandan music app to showcase local sounds. This partnership puts Uganda's music scene at the center of digital entertainment. AfroMobile leads Africa's authentic story platforms across the continent. UgaTunes builds apps that find and promote Ugandan musical talent.
Users can access UgaTunes directly through AfroMobile's main platform. The app offers carefully chosen Ugandan music from different regions and time periods. Listeners find trending songs, staff recommendations, and featured artists from various genres. Classic tracks mix with fresh releases to serve both local fans and diaspora communities...
Uganda will honor human trafficking victims during national events on July 30th. The country enters July with plans for these important remembrance activities. Kigenyi Basalirwa Derrick leads anti-trafficking efforts as Deputy National Coordinator under the Ministry of Internal Affairs. He stressed how vital these memorial events are for fighting this serious crime. Recent months saw many Ugandans return home after traffickers took them to Asia.
Derrick praised the government for working hard to protect citizens from trafficking dangers. He also thanked nonprofit groups and other organizations for their support. These groups help Uganda battle trafficking crimes across the nation. International partners also assist with rescue and...
Obongi District officials will remove 20 cattle herders starting July 1. These herders control more than 1,000 cattle across the region. President Museveni issued Executive Order No. 2 during 2025 to stop illegal grazing. The order covers Northern, Eastern, and North-Western Uganda areas. Samuel Mpimbaza Hashaka serves as the Resident District Commissioner for Obongi.
Officials have educated all herders about the coming removal process. Multiple meetings took place to explain the presidential directive. The order targets uncontrolled grazing that damages crops and blocks water access. Land fights and animal diseases also spread because of poor grazing practices. Hashaka confirmed that security teams are ready for the peaceful...
Music executive Vickash Beni Kat says Uganda's artists lose money because they know little about copyright law. The veteran producer has worked with many top Ugandan musicians during his long career. He sees how limited knowledge about intellectual property rights costs performers valuable income. Artists create songs but miss chances to license their music for ads and movies. Most musicians fail to collect royalties from their creative work.
Beni Kat explains that this knowledge gap helps piracy grow stronger. Many artists cannot register copyrights properly or negotiate licensing deals. They struggle to collect money from their songs both locally and internationally. The music executive believes fixing this problem could create a...
Minister Abla Dzifa Gomashie traveled to Kumasi to meet highlife artist Agya Koo Nimo. The Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts leader wanted to demonstrate how much the government values Ghana's cultural pioneers. Her trip reflects President Mahama's commitment to supporting older citizens who helped build the nation's arts scene. The minister spoke about the musician's lasting impact on Ghanaian music. She promised that veteran artists would continue receiving government backing.
Gomashie described her visit as a way to show respect and acknowledge responsibility toward cultural elders. The government plans formal celebrations for these important figures later. She decided to make this personal visit happen first. The minister called...
Young footballer Bitoshok Chakma scored an amazing goal during trials at Dhaka's National Stadium. The 19-year-old from America dribbled past defenders before finding the net. Excited fans chased him off the field seeking photos. He smiled and said he wanted more playing time. The crowd created such excitement that he had to escape to the changing rooms.
Bangladesh Football Federation held special trials for overseas players on Monday. Athletes aged 14 to 27 competed in two matches lasting 50 minutes each. Hundreds of supporters filled the stadium seats on a weekday afternoon. Officials opened extra sections to accommodate the enthusiastic crowd. Nobody knew these players before they stepped onto the field.
The younger team played...
The Election Commission changed rules about setting up voting locations for national elections. Officials removed requirements for committees led by deputy commissioners and upazila officers. The commission published new guidelines called "Polling Centre Establishment and Management Guidelines-2025" as an official document. Election Commission staff will handle all voting center setup duties directly. The previous system faced strong public criticism.
Former Election Commission leader Kazi Habibul Awal created the old committee system. His rules required administrative and police officials to help choose voting locations. The old guidelines made five-person committees at upazila levels and seven-person committees at district levels...
Bangladesh Cricket Board officials decided to schedule the upcoming Bangladesh Premier League tournament for December and January. The cricket leaders made this choice during their lengthy board meeting on Monday. They spent six hours discussing various topics at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur. The 19th board meeting covered many important decisions about cricket operations. Board members wanted to finalize dates for their popular Twenty20 competition.
Cricket administrators plan to work with an event management company for the tournament. This partnership will help organize the league matches more effectively. The board wants professional support to run the competition smoothly. Event experts will assist with various aspects...
