Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | East Africa’s oldest club today welcomes top golfers from the region for the prestigious 14th Entebbe Ladies Open at the par 71, lake side course. Lady golfers from Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda are expected to take part in the tournament that will run until Saturday. …
Read More »Uganda to host Quadrangular Cricket Test Series in April
KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | The Uganda Cricket Association has confirmed that they will host a Quadrangular Cricket Test Series in April. Denis Musali, the association’s head of communication, told Xinhua that they will host national cricket teams of the Netherlands, Nepal and Namibia for a mini tournament. “This Quadrangular …
Read More »Ugandan boxers targeting Paris Olympic Games qualifier in Italy
KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | The Uganda Boxing Federation (UBF) will send four boxers to the Paris Olympic Games qualifier slated for February 29th to March 12th in Busto Arsizio, Italy. Moses Muhangi, President of the Boxing Federation told Xinhua on Monday that although Uganda failed to qualify a single …
Read More »Katikkiro hails Airtel Uganda as 11th Kabaka Birthday Run is launched
Airtel Uganda, Buganda Kingdom Launch the Kabaka Birthday Run 11th edition with pledge to end HIV/AIDs by 2030 Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The 11thedition of the highly anticipated annual Kabaka Birthday Run has been launched in a colourful ceremony today, 27th February 2024, at Bulange, Mengo. In partnership …
Read More »Master Power wins Corporate Masters Golf tourney as Kibaya sinks ace
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Jadu Patel, Suresh Patel, John Muchiri and Dave Plenderleith won the overall team winners trophy at the Ugandan edition of the Corporate Masters Golf tournament on Saturday with 35.75 points. The 13th edition of the Corporate Masters was held at the par 72, Lake …
Read More »Team Uganda commences preps for World Cross Champs
Kapchorwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National athletics team for the 45th edition of the World Cross Country Championships has commenced residential training at Trinity Biblical Institute in Kapchorwa in preparation for the event scheduled for March 30th, 2024, in Belgrade, Serbia The team comprises over 28 athletes …
Read More »Dutchman Driel wins Kenya Open as Uganda’s Rugumayo makes history
*⃣ Magical Kenya ⛳ Open at Muthaiga Select results ✳ Driel 🇳🇱 66 69 68 67 270 (-14) ✳ Dean Joe 🏴 68 69 68 67 272 (-12) ✳ Rugumayo 🇺🇬 72 70 71 73 286 (+2) Missed cut Friday ✳ N Kibugu 🇰🇪 ✳ M Kibugu 🇰🇪 ✳ Kamulindwa🇺🇬 7 Nairobi, Kenya | …
Read More »Mubiru blames KCCA FC loss to Kitara on recklessness
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | KCCA FC loss to Kitara FC has been attributed to recklessness of the players. KCCA endured yet another tough evening at their home ground, MTN Omondi Stadium in Lugogo when they lost 1:0. The match had presented KCCA FC with a crucial opportunity to turn …
Read More »Carabao Cup final gives Man City, Arsenal a chance to pressure Liverpool
LONDON | Xinhua | The Carabao Cup final between Liverpool and Chelsea on Sunday offers Manchester City and Arsenal an opportunity to narrow the gap at the top of the Premier League table, though both teams face challenging fixtures this weekend. Manchester City travels to Bournemouth after a narrow 1-0 …
Read More »Uganda’s athletes team ready for Africa Cross Country Championships
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s team of athletes will set off for the African Cross Country Championship in Tunisia today. Abdallah Muhammed, the Publicity secretary at Uganda Athletics Federation (UAF), says the contingent of five athletes only Senior Men category includes Elijah Cheptoek, Abel Chebet, Ezekiel Mutai, Isaiah Kibet, …
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