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Jofra Archer: Rob Key hopeful fast bowler can play in T20 World Cup

Jofra Archer: Rob Key hopeful fast bowler can play in T20 World Cup

England are hopeful Jofra Archer can play in the T20 World Cup in June, according to managing director Rob Key.Fast bowler Archer, 28, has not played any professional cricket since May after a recurrence of a long-standing elbow injury.He did train with the England

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Jose Mourinho: Roma sack manager who brought them European success

Jose Mourinho: Roma sack manager who brought them European success

After 929 days that included European glory, red cards and effervescent quotes, Jose Mourinho's Roma spell has come to an end.In what was the 60-year-old's 10th full-time role as a manager, his time in the Italian capital saw him win the hearts of the Giallorossi.However a faltering

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World Champion Jacob Kiplimo Ready for Valencia Road Race

World Champion Jacob Kiplimo Ready for Valencia Road Race

Jacob Kiplimo, the reigning world cross country champion and holder of the 21km world record, is geared up for the upcoming 10 km Valencia Road race in Spain scheduled for January 14th, 2024. The talented Ugandan athlete, also a double Commonwealth Gold medalist, is expected to face tough competi

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Ugandan Baseball Prodigy Allan Ajoti Signs with LA Dodgers

Ugandan Baseball Prodigy Allan Ajoti Signs with LA Dodgers

18-year-old Allan Ajoti has signed a professional contract with Major League Baseball franchise, the Los Angeles Dodgers in a groundbreaking development for Ugandan baseball. The signing marks a significant milestone for Ajoti, who will now commence his journey in professional baseball at the Dod

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Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou to Clash in Saudi Arabia Showdown

Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou to Clash in Saudi Arabia Showdown

Former heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua is slated to face ex-mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia in a highly anticipated bout on March 8. Joshua, who recently secured an impressive fifth-round stoppage victory against Otto Wallin, aims to maintain his resurge

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WHO Reports Global Decline in Tobacco Use

WHO Reports Global Decline in Tobacco Use

The World Health Organization (WHO) revealed a consistent reduction in the number of adult tobacco users worldwide, signaling a positive trend. However, the WHO cautioned against complacency, highlighting the tobacco industry’s persistent efforts to reverse this decline.As of 2022, appro

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Surviving Kampala on a UGX 500,000 Salary – A Practical Guide

Surviving Kampala on a UGX 500,000 Salary – A Practical Guide

Simon Mburu, a 24-year-old who has recently secured employment in Rubaga, Kampala, with a monthly net salary of UGX 500,000, seeks guidance on budgeting and achieving financial independence. Facing the challenges of living in an expensive city on a modest income, Simon aims to not only cover his

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Coffee Prices Soar in Ibanda District

Coffee Prices Soar in Ibanda District

Farmers in Ibanda are experiencing a boon in their earnings as coffee prices reach unprecedented highs over the past few months. Robusta coffee, in particular, is currently trading at a record high of sh9,200 per kilogram in Ibanda town, with beans fetching sh8,900 a kilo in Kashangura, Kagongo d

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Burundi Border Closure Disrupts Trade Disrupts Uganda’s Exports

Burundi Border Closure Disrupts Trade Disrupts Uganda’s Exports

Uganda, a landlocked country, faces challenges in transiting its goods, particularly by road, to neighboring countries and the wider region, owing to conflicts, non-tariff barriers, and political tensions. The recent closure of the Burundi-Rwanda border has added to these challenges, adversely af

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Government Relocates National Livestock Institute to Apac

Government Relocates National Livestock Institute to Apac

The National Livestock Resources Research Institute (NaLIRRI), a government-owned farm under the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) within the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries, has undergone a significant relocation. The institute’s headquarters, previousl

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