Politics 20 March 2026
The Uganda Parliamentary Forum on Climate Change (UPFCC) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) and Climate Change Hub International to improve climate governance and legislative oversight. The partnership aims to equip new MPs with expertise and drive practical climate initiatives across Uganda. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4308/mps-enhance-engagements-climate-change
Sports 20 March 2026
Uganda's top rugby teams—Black Pirates, Heathens, Kobs, and Buffaloes—meet Kenya's elite in the 2026 Enterprise Cup quarterfinals, serving as a crucial benchmark for their progress. Only Kampala Rugby Club has won the historic tournament for Uganda, with victories in the 1950s and 1960s. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/sports/rugby/regional-weighing-scale-for-ugandan-clubs--5395980
Sports 20 March 2026
Kawempe Muslim coach Ayub Khalifa praised his players' determination after a 2-0 victory over She Corporate in the Finance Trust Bank Fufa Women Super League. With a packed schedule of challenging fixtures ahead, the team aims to stay atop the standings. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/sports/soccer/khalifa-praises-players-mentality-as-fwsl-title-race-heats-up-5396988
news 20 March 2026
Seventeen bodies were recovered from a migrant boat washed ashore in Comoros, with most victims from the Democratic Republic of Congo attempting to reach the French territory of Mayotte. Thirty survivors were rescued after locals alerted authorities to cries for help. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/17-bodies-recovered-in-comoros-from-boat-carrying-african-migrants-5397654