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Tanzania had initially been awarded hosting rights for the 14th edition following the conclusion of the 13th East Africa University Games in Maseno, Kenya. However, FEAUS said the country could not continue with preparations due to unavoidable circumstances, prompting the federation to reassign the event to Makerere University.

Artan was not the only person whose World Cup experience was affected by immigration issues. Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey was also unable to join the Black Stars for their opening match after Canada denied him entry because of an ongoing legal rape case in the United Kingdom.

A total of 10 countries were represented during this week’s activities including Tanzania, Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, South Sudan, Eritrea, Liberia, Germany, Nigeria and Malawi.

Students at Uganda Christian University have been urged to speak about mental health struggles and look out for and support those who might be struggling with different challenges. This was at an event organised by the Fortress Within club for UCU students. 

Members of the Uganda Christian University (UCU) Staff Retirement Benefits Scheme are set to benefit from an interest rate of 12.33% on their savings towards retirement for the financial year ending December 31, 2025. This was announced during the annual general meeting held on June 11, 2026.

Athletes were from various institutions, including UCU, Uganda Police Force (UPF), Uganda Prisons, Luwero Secondary School, and Gombe Secondary School. Some districts including  Koboko, Masindi, and Arua City also had participants take part.

The deaths of Rugby Cranes player Sydney Gongodyo and Kyambogo University student Juma Bumba less than 24 hours apart have shocked many and reignited concerns about mob killings.

A total of 100 students were awarded certificates as they completed various skills training programmes organised by the 28th Guild Government at Uganda Christian University (UCU).

The two sporting events will happen on Saturdays, 13th and 27th June 2026, respectively, at the UCU sports ground, shifting them from Nelson Mandela (Namboole) Stadium, which is currently undergoing renovations in preparation for the 2027 PAMOJA African Cup of Nations (AFCON).

Due to the Ebola scare, organisers were forced to hold the celebrations “scientifically,” with strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) of social distancing, mandatory sanitising, and reduced physical contact.