President Museveni has sponsored 20 additional Ugandan Muslims for the Umrah pilgrimage, adding to the 50 beneficiaries flagged off in July 2025. The program, managed in partnership with the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council, ensures beneficiaries from all regions participate while promoting spiritual growth, peace, and community engagement across the country.
The NRM National Executive Council (NEC) convenes today at State House, Entebbe, to approve key proposals from the Central Executive Committee, including confirming President Yoweri Museveni as the party’s 2026 presidential flag bearer. The meeting will also address top internal leadership positions ahead of the party’s 4th National Conference later this month. This session is seen as crucial for maintaining unity and setting the stage for NRM’s election strategies.
The Uganda Cricket Cranes are ramping up preparations for the 2025 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Regional Final with an intensive residential bootcamp in Jinja and a high-profile tour of South Africa. The squad, featuring returning stars and emerging talent, will fine-tune skills, test team combinations, and build cohesion ahead of the tournament in Harare. These preparations aim to strengthen Uganda’s chances of securing a spot in the 2026 T20 World Cup.
Stanbic Business Incubator, in partnership with the Uganda National Oil Company and Bunyoro Kingdom, has launched a six-month training programme for 30 commercial horticulture farmers in Hoima, Kikuube, and Buliisa. The initiative aims to boost agricultural productivity, financial literacy, and market access, while equipping farmers to tap into opportunities within the oil and gas sector. Through practical training, site visits, and guidance on quality standards, the programme seeks to strengthen agribusiness and promote sustainable economic growth in the region.
Defending champion Steven Katwiremu is taking a calm and steady approach as the 2025 Uganda Open Seniors edition tees off at Lugazi Hills Golf & Country Club. With seasoned golfers and fierce competition in both the men’s and women’s fields, the tournament promises thrilling action as it sets the stage for the full Uganda Open series.
The Court of Appeal has ruled in favor of South Africa’s Vantage Mezzanine Fund, clearing it to enforce a $10 million loan against Patrick Bitature’s Simba Group without needing local registration. The decision overturns earlier rulings, strengthens investor confidence, and underscores the binding power of cross-border financing agreements in Uganda.
