The NUP second cohort is open for all members, and applications are still ongoing. Among the students who were awarded certificates, the majority were female and were in three categories: foot soldiers, professionals, and community leaders.
In July 2024, police and local leaders in Mpigi district, which borders Gomba, discovered 17 human skulls from a shrine belonging to Lujja Bbosa Tabula, and this discovery raised alarms about the historical and cultural implications of such findings, as well as potential criminal investigations related to the remains.
As Uganda is set to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations alongside Kenya and Tanzania and the African Nations Championship (CHAN) games come 2025, Tayebwa emphasized the importance of continued development in sports infrastructure.
Uganda is set to keep their place at the top of Group K as they take on South Sudan at Mandela National Stadium, commonly known as Namboole, under floodlights on Friday, September 11, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.
Football in Uganda continues to grow, with increasing investments in both grassroots and professional football. The focus on youth development, professionalism, and women's football is expected to shape its future trajectory.
Uganda cranes almost secured three important points in their opening game of the Total African Cup of Nations (AFCON) against South Africa, only to concede a last-minute equalizer to settle for a point in their 2-2 draw against their hosts.
Uganda Cranes are in Group K of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers, alongside South Africa, Congo Brazzaville and South Sudan. The Cranes will target a top-two finish in the group to qualify for the final tournament in Morocco.