Uganda

World’s Youngest Reigning Monarch Dies at 34

The monarch died at about 10 p.m. on Thursday, August 27, while receiving medical treatment in the United States, according to the Tooro Kingdom. His cause of death has not been disclosed.

Uganda’s Football Community In Mourning After Captain Dies In Suspected Robbery Attack

Uganda captain and SC Villa skipper David Owori has died after a violent attack by suspected robbers in Kampala. The 27-year-old reportedly resisted an attempted robbery before suffering fatal injuries from the assault. Tributes have poured in from...

Onyedika’s Brace See Nigeria Beat Uganda, Finish Group With 100% Wins

December 30, (THEWILL) — The Super Eagles of Nigeria completed a perfect group stage run at the Africa Cup of Nations with a 3-1 win over Uganda, who played most of the match with 10 men following a red...

AU Ugandan Military Helicopter Crashes At Mogadishu International Airport

July 02, (THEWILL) — A Ugandan military helicopter deployed with the African Union peacekeeping mission in Somalia crashed at Mogadishu airport on Wednesday. Ugandan military spokesperson, Felix Kulayigye, said three of the helicopter's eight occupants survived the incident. The African Union...

Nigerian Striker Lawal Dies In Uganda Road Incident

February 24, (THEWILL) – Nigerian footballer Abubakar Lawal has died aged 29 following a motor vehicle incident on Entebbe Road in Uganda on Monday morning. The centre-forward, who represented Vipers SC in the Uganda Premier League, was involved...

Killer Of Ugandan Olympic Athlete Dies In Hospital

September 10, (THEWILL) – Dickson Ndiema Marangach, the boyfriend of Ugandan Olympic athlete, Rebecca Cheptegei, has died, the Kenyan hospital treating him said on Tuesday. Marangach died from injuries he sustained when he doused his girlfriend with petrol before...

Dramatic Comeback Earns South Africa Point Against Uganda

September 06, (THEWILL) – Bayana Bayana of South Africa began their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification campaign with a 2-2 draw against Uganda at Orlando Stadium on Friday. The match saw dramatic shifts in momentum, with both teams...

Ugandan Olympic Athlete Rebecca Cheptegei Dies After Petrol Attack

September 05, (THEWILL) – Ugandan Olympic athlete, Rebecca Cheptegei, has died after she was severely burned by her partner over a land dispute. The marathon runner, 33, was taken to hospital in Kenya after she was doused in petrol...

Access Bank to Acquire Majority Stake in Ugandan Financial Institution

January 18, (THEWILL) - As part of its 5-year Strategic Plan expansion, Access Holdings Plc says its subsidiary, Access Bank, has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Finance Trust Bank Limited (FTB) in Uganda. In a statement filed...

Keyamo To Partake In Uganda’s Inaugural Flight To Nigeria, Algeria Seeks BASA Review

October 17, (THEWILL) - Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, is to witness the inaugural flight of Uganda to Nigeria. The Minister gave the assurance during a courtesy visit by the Uganda High Commissioner to Nigeria, Ambassador...
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Ludek Miklosko Passes Away: Remembering West Ham Legend, Historic Man Utd Title Spoiler

West Ham United are mourning the death of legendary former goalkeeper, Ludek Miklosko, who has died at the age of 64 following a battle with cancer.
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