Politics

Uganda’s ruling party endorses sitting President for 2026 election

Andrew Mbeki August 28, 2025

Uganda Uganda’s ruling National Resistance Movement has endorsed President Yoweri Museveni as its candidate for next year’s general election – and his seventh term as leader of the East African nation.   Eighty-year-old Museveni accepted the nomination on Wednesday in a speech to the

Politics

2026 Election: Presidential race heats up in Uganda

Andrew Mbeki August 20, 2025

Uganda The 2026 presidential campaign in Uganda is officially underway as both the ruling party and leading opposition forces take landmark steps. On August 19, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) unveiled President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni as its candidate for the January 2026 election. His official campaign portrait was revealed by senior party figures

Sports

Uganda coach Byekwaso admits pressure and anxiety cost against Algeria

Andrew Mbeki August 5, 2025

CAF Uganda coach Morley Byekwaso admitted his side buckled under pressure as they fell to a humbling 3–0 defeat to Algeria in front of their home fans in the opening Group C match of the TotalEnergies CHAN 2024. The Cranes were outclassed from the outset, conceding three goals and struggling to cope with Algeria’s sharp […]

Sports

Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania to kick off African Nations Championship

Andrew Mbeki July 23, 2025

Kenya Preparations to host African Nations Championship (CHAN) across three East African countries are at an advanced stage ahead of its official kick-off on 2 August. Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda are co-hosting the event.  Salim Mvurya, the Kenyan Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports says his country is raring […]