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South Africa: Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon Takes Global Stride With Cape Town Activation
[Nile Post] The Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon is continuing its international expansion with a high-profile activation in Cape Town, South Africa, using the globally renowned Two Oceans Marathon to boost visibility ahead of its August 22 race in Kas…
Uganda: KCB Uganda Launches Inaugural Schools Chess Tournament
[Nile Post] KCB Bank Uganda has unveiled the inaugural KCB Schools Chess Tournament, a purpose-driven national initiative aimed at nurturing strategic thinking, discipline, and confidence among young learners, while promoting a culture of financial res…
Kenya/Uganda: Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda to Unveil Afcon 2027 Roadmap
[Daily News] NAIROBI: EAST African nations will meet next week to agree on a roadmap and key logistics for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
Uganda: Govt to Inject Shs905 Billion Into Afcon Preparations
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala — Government has prioritised Uganda’s bid to co-host the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027, committing Shs905 billion in the 2026/2027 financial year budget, the Minister of State for Education and Sports (Sports), Pe…
Uganda: MPs Press Ogwang On Afcon 2027 Readiness Gaps Despite Shs800bn Investment Plan
[Nile Post] Parliament has questioned government’s readiness to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon), pressing for detailed explanations on whether ongoing investments will be sufficient to address infrastructure gaps identified by football i…
Uganda: Minister Ogwang Reassures Parliament On Afcon 2027 Readiness
[Nile Post] The Minister of State for Sports, Peter Ogwang, has assured Parliament that Uganda is firmly on course to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon), citing coordinated government action and approved funding to support preparations.
Uganda: Boxing Great Usyk Defends Verhoeven Title Fight
[Nile Post] BBC – Unified world champion Oleksandr Usyk said he should be allowed to “do what I want to do” as the heavyweight great defended his decision to face boxing novice Rico Verhoeven on 23 May in Egypt.
Uganda: Pearl Bank Records Sh47.3 Billion Profit After Tax
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala — Pearl Bank’s full evolution from PostBank to its current identity has got another boost, with Pearl Bank’s latest financial results for the year ended December 2025 telling a story of strong growth. Profit after tax r…
Uganda: Kabale Residents Protest Three-Month Power Blackout
[Independent (Kampala)] Kabale, Uganda — A three-month power blackout in Habubare Trading Centre and surrounding villages in Kabale District is crippling businesses and worsening insecurity, leaving residents frustrated over what they describe as inac…
Kenya/Tanzania: Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda to Set Afcon 2027 Roadmap Next Week
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda will meet on Thursday, April 23, to develop a roadmap for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which the three East African neighbors will co-host.