News Uganda: Golf – Rwanda’s Nsabimana Gears Up for Uganda Open [ad_1] Budding Rwandan golfer Aloys Nsabimana says he is looking forward to winning the 2024 Uganda Open Golf Championship. Nsabimana, who will be making his third appearance in the international competition, maintains that his aim is to lift the ultimate trophy. He and his brother, Celestine, are leaving for Kampala on August 28th for the golf tournament. "We have big expectations to do well. For me in particular, I want to win the laurel," he told Times Sport. "Preparations have […] todayAugust 29, 2024 2
Entertainment Uganda: Comedian T-Amale Blames Career Decline On Bobi’s Political Popularity [ad_1] Comedian, Innocent Kafeero alias T-Amale has attributed the decline in his career to the change in popularity of former Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) president, Dr. Kiiza Besigye. T-Amale rose to fame over the years through his comedies in which he imitated various personalities, including former political commentator, the late Joseph Tamale Mirundi. However, in the last two years, the comedian's career has seen a sharp decline. Appearing on Sanyuka Television, T-Amale said his career had taken a downturn […] todayAugust 28, 2024 2
Entertainment Uganda: Ya Levis’ Memorable Performance Leaves Ugandans Yearning for More [ad_1] Congolese star Ya Levis had a performance in Uganda that will forever be talked about for all the reasons. From the Ugandan babes who thronged him on the stage to his deliverance and Azawi's rants. Dubbed "Ganda Vibes Experience with Ya Levis," the show happened at Kampala Serena Hotel's Victoria Hall with House of DJs and Fenon Events behind it. Fenon also did the production of the show, especially the stage, lighting, sound, transforming the venue into a visual […] todayAugust 27, 2024 2
News Uganda’s Hidden Gems – Beyond the Usual Tourist Trails [ad_1] Uganda, often hailed as the Pearl of Africa, is renowned for its majestic mountain gorillas and the breathtaking beauty of the Nile River. While these attractions rightfully draw global attention, there is a treasure trove of lesser-known, unique experiences that remain largely unexplored. From ancient cultural practices to stunning landscapes that escape the typical tourist radar, Uganda offers a diverse range of hidden gems waiting to be discovered. The Mystical Rock Art of Nyero Tucked away in the eastern […] todayAugust 19, 2024 2
News Uganda: Number of Kenyan Tourists Visiting Uganda Increases By 110,000 [ad_1] The number of Kenyans who visited Uganda for the year ending December 2023 has significantly gone up to 490,000, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said. This is an increase of 113,706 from the 376,294 in the year ending December, 2022. Speaking during the launch of the third Uganda-Kenya costal tourism conference in Kampala, Uganda's Consul General in Mombasa, Amb. Paul Mukumbya said Kenya has continued to be the biggest source market for tourists to Uganda. "The increasing interest […] todayAugust 8, 2024 1
Entertainment Central Africa: The Ben to Entertain Comedy Lovers in Kampala [ad_1] Rwandan RnB singer, The Ben, and his wife Pamella Uwicyeza this morning landed in Kampala, Uganda, where the artiste is expected to perform at a comedy show hosted by one of the countries' biggest standup comedian, Alex Muhangi. The comedy event, will take place this evening, February 14, at the UMA Show Grounds in Kololo, Kampala. The Ben's performance will be his second since the year started, following Rwanda Day, Washington DC where he performed for thousands of revelers […] todayFebruary 14, 2024 2
News Africa: Where Will They Play? Uganda’s Capital Struggles to Retain Increasingly Rare Open Spaces [ad_1] Kampala, Uganda — With fewer public open spaces, players turn to private lots and facilities -- if they can afford the rental fees. Boniface Ekungu strolls along a path that offers a view of his former playground. For over 100 years, the lot was a vibrant hub that brought the community together for football, netball and volleyball matches, but it is now empty and fenced off. Ekungu, a footballer with Nsambya Football Club, had played on this piece of […] todayFebruary 14, 2024 2
Africa Africa: Uganda Maintains Fourth Spot in Absa Africa Financial Markets Index [ad_1] Kampala, Uganda — Uganda has preserved its fourth-place ranking in the Absa Africa Financial Markets Index for 2023, despite a slight decrease in its overall score from 64.4 to 62.8. The index, which assesses financial market development in African countries, highlighted areas of both improvement and challenge for Uganda, particularly in access to foreign exchange and local investor capacity. A significant factor contributing to the decline was a weaker performance in the access to foreign exchange (Pillar 2), with […] todayFebruary 13, 2024 1
News Africa: Afcon – Tips for Uganda Cranes [ad_1] If Uganda Cranes needed a reminder of how high the level of competition in African football has reached, the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast has provided it. A few years ago, the standards on the continent were routinely set by Egypt, Ghana, Cameroon, Algeria and Tunisia. They were the household names lowly football nations like Uganda aspired to emulate. But Afcon 2023 has shown that the rest of Africa has bridged the gap. Egypt, Ghana, […] todayFebruary 4, 2024 2