Uganda’s top Kampala Hills runners head to Zambia for international marathon
Four of Uganda’s top runners from the Absa KH3-7 Hills Run are set to test themselves against regional and international competition after securing a chance to compete in the Absa Marathon Zambia in Lusaka. Peter Akwech, Isaac Masaai, Sylvia Chelangat and Abate Tadelech will represent Uganda at the World Athletics-certified
KOBs finally break trophy drought with Kyabazinga 7s triumph
KCB KOBs ended their wait for a tournament victory in the 2026 Uganda Rugby 7s Series on Sunday after edging Rams RFC 22-19 to lift the Kyabazinga 7s title at Bugembe Stadium in Jinja. The victory was KOBs’ first tournament triumph of the season and came with only one stop
Kaliisa Powers BMW M8 to Overall Victory at Smoke vs Steel
Kaliisa Richard emerged as the overall winner of the inaugural Smoke vs Steel motorsport event, combining a strong gymkhana performance with an unbeaten run in the drag races at Banana Resort Beach Track in Jinja. The three-day motorsport spectacle, held from 21–23 August 2026, brought together drivers competing across two
NCBA Junior Golf Series tees off with eye on Uganda’s next champions
The 2026 NCBA Uganda Junior Golf Series has teed off with a renewed push to identify and nurture Uganda’s next generation of golf champions, while opening more opportunities for children from disadvantaged backgrounds to compete at national and international level. The opening event was held at Uganda Golf Club on
Arsenal victory kicks off Coca-Cola’s Premier League experience in Uganda
The return of the English Premier League has given Ugandan football fans another reason to celebrate, with Coca-Cola unveiling a season-long partnership designed to bring the league’s excitement closer to its growing fan base in the country. The partnership was launched as Arsenal got their Premier League title defence off
Bankers turn to sports to strengthen industry ties
Uganda’s banking and financial services industry is turning to sports as a platform to strengthen professional relationships, promote employee wellbeing and foster collaboration across the sector. The Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services (UIBFS), in partnership with the Uganda Bankers Association (UBA), yesterday launched the 2026 Annual Bankers’ Sports
Kacungira, Katutsi triumph as Stanbic renews Entebbe golf deal
Sam Kacungira and Vincent Katutsi staged a dramatic comeback to win the 2026 Stanbic Entebbe Match Play Championship, as Stanbic Bank Uganda announced the renewal of its sponsorship of the tournament. The pair defeated Richard Mwami and Tony Kisadha on the 21st hole in a sudden-death playoff, capping a thrilling
Corporate bosses hit the track as maternal health run is launched
Corporate leaders swapped boardrooms for sportswear as Corporate Games Uganda hosted its latest CEO outing—using the moment to launch a nationwide run aimed at saving mothers. The high-energy event, held at Jeph International University grounds in Butabika brought together companies from across the country for a mix of sport, networking
Uganda Bets on Mt Rwenzori Marathon to Drive Sports Tourism and Global Profile
Uganda is intensifying efforts to position itself as a leading sports tourism destination in Africa, with organisers of the 2026 Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon targeting a record 8,000 local and international participants following the event’s elevation to a World Athletics Label Road Race. The fifth edition of the marathon,
Cheptegei storms to victory at Durban 10K as Cherop claims women’s crown
Uganda’s long-distance star Joshua Cheptegei delivered a commanding performance to win the 2026 Absa RUN YOUR CITY Durban 10K, clocking an impressive 27:19 in a race that attracted thousands of runners on Sunday. The Olympic and world champion dominated the 9th edition of the race, breaking away from the leading
