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Kampala

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Our World

Kampala-based budding martial artists wow crowds in Uganda

Young Ugandan acrobats entertain spectators during a national schools football championship in Tororo, eastern Uganda.

by Samson Opus in Uganda on 05/05/2012

Politics

Riot police deployment in Old Kampala - Uganda

Riot police deploy heavily ahead of anticipated clashes between two rival groups of Muslims.

by Will Boase in Uganda on 27/04/2012

Arts & Entertainment

Easter Sunday - Uganda

Local artists entertain spectators in Fortportal town, western Uganda on Easter Sunday, a popular holiday in many African countries.

by Samson Opus in Uganda on 08/04/2012

05/05/2012 - Kampala-based budding martial artists wow crowds in Uganda - Uganda - Young Ugandan acrobats entertain...
27/04/2012 - Riot police deployment in Old Kampala - Uganda - Uganda - Riot police deploy heavily ahead of...
08/04/2012 - Easter Sunday - Uganda - Uganda - Local artists entertain spectators in...
21/03/2012 - Africa prays for Fabrice Muamba - Uganda - Ugandan and Rwandan team captains...
24/01/2012 - Police block Kizza Besigye rally in Kasubi - Uganda - Uganda - The opposition Activists for Chnage...
12/01/2012 - Traders Strike in Kampala over inflation rates - Uganda - Traders close their shops in Kampala to...
09/01/2012 - Supporters of Kampala mayor, Erias Lukwago, battle police in Uganda - Uganda - Supporters of Kampala mayor, Erias...
01/12/2011 - World AIDS Day marked in Kampala - Uganda - In Kampala, Uganda, one of the country...
16/10/2011 - Beach volleyball takes root in Uganda - Uganda - Beach volleyball is a sport that has...
22/09/2011 - Ugandan National Blind Games 2011 - Uganda - Sortori district has retained the...

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Kampala-based budding martial artists wow crowds in Uganda

Our World

Kampala-based budding martial artists wow crowds in Uga...

Young Ugandan acrobats entertain spectators during a national schools football championship in Tororo, eastern Uganda.
by Samson Opus, on 5th of May 2012
Riot police deployment in Old Kampala - Uganda

Politics

Riot police deployment in Old Kampala - Uganda

Riot police deploy heavily ahead of anticipated clashes between two rival groups of Muslims.
by Will Boase, on 27th of April 2012
Easter Sunday - Uganda

Arts & Entertainment

Easter Sunday - Uganda

Local artists entertain spectators in Fortportal town, western Uganda on Easter Sunday, a popular holiday in many African countries.
by Samson Opus, on 8th of April 2012
Africa prays for Fabrice Muamba

Sports

Africa prays for Fabrice Muamba

Ugandan and Rwandan team captains display a banner praying for the quick recovery of British soccer player Fabrice Muamba before an Under-20 friendly match at Nakivubo World War II Memo...
by Guest, on 21st of March 2012
Police block Kizza Besigye rally in Kasubi - Uganda

Politics

Police block Kizza Besigye rally in Kasubi - Uganda

The opposition Activists for Chnage have been given the green light from the police to go on with their planned rallies, although some of the rallies have been rescheduled, including pr...
by kakumirizi Michael, on 24th of January 2012
Traders Strike in Kampala over inflation rates

Politics

Traders Strike in Kampala over inflation rates

Traders close their shops in Kampala to protest against current inflation rates which is making it very hard for businesses to function. The city centre in Kampala is virtually silent, ...
by Will Boase, on 12th of January 2012
Supporters of Kampala mayor, Erias Lukwago, battle police in Uganda

Politics

Supporters of Kampala mayor, Erias Lukwago, battle poli...

Supporters of Kampala mayor, Erias Lukwago, battle with police at Kimathi Avenue as they tried to enter Kampala City Council Authority (KCCA) offices. Police battled for over one hour b...
by nkajoba, on 9th of January 2012
Beach volleyball takes root in Uganda

Sports

Beach volleyball takes root in Uganda

Beach volleyball is a sport that has captivated Uganda in storm. The Uganda Volleyball Federation (UVF)annually organises the national league at Lido beach on the Lake Victoria shore at...
by Samson Opus, on 16th of October 2011
World AIDS Day marked in Kampala

Society

World AIDS Day marked in Kampala

In Kampala, Uganda, one of the country models in Africa in the fight against HIV and AIDS, participants carried banners in support of fighting Aids. Kampala, Uganda. 1st December 2011
by Samson Opus, on 1st of December 2011
Ugandan National Blind Games 2011

Sports

Ugandan National Blind Games 2011

Sortori district has retained the National Blind Games title for the fifth year running after beating Kyambogo University, Hoima and Wakiso. Kampala, Uganda. 22 September 2011
by Samson Opus, on 22nd of September 2011
Kampala Bombing suspect Al-Amin Kimathi

Politics

Kampala Bombing suspect Al-Amin Kimathi

Al-Amin Kimathi was held as a suspect for the Kampala World Cup bombings in July 2010. He was recently released along with five other suspects on the 12th of September 2011.
by Samson Opus, on 17th of December 2010
Support for Gaddafi still evident in Kampala - Uganda

Politics

Support for Gaddafi still evident in Kampala - Uganda

Despite the former Libyan leader's current situation, support for him remains evident in Kampala, Uganda. 7th September 2011
by Will Boase, on 7th of September 2011
FIA President Jean Todt in Africa Tour - Kampala

Our World

FIA President Jean Todt in Africa Tour - Kampala

The International Automobile Association (FIA) President Jean Todt is on a tour of Africa, here speaking at the Ugandan Press at the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of Uganda. 9th Sept...
by Samson Opus, on 9th of September 2011
A billboard monument to Col. Muammar Gaddafi in Uganda

Politics

A billboard monument to Col. Muammar Gaddafi in Uganda

A monument of Col. Muammar Gaddafi along the Kampala-Masaka highway in Uganda showing the former Libyan leader and Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni meeting. 22nd August 2011
by Samson Opus, on 22nd of August 2011
South Sudan Volleyball Team in Regional Debut

Sports

South Sudan Volleyball Team in Regional Debut

South Sudan's volleyball team made their debut at the Kampala Amateur Volleyball Club (KAVC) Founders Memorial tournament in Kampala Uganda on the 13th of August, 2011.
by Samson Opus, on 13th of August 2011
Lacross begins to take root in Uganda

Sports

Lacross begins to take root in Uganda

A team of American coaches introduce better skills to local Ugandan lacrosse teams in Kampala, Uganda, on the 13th of August 2011.
by Samson Opus, on 13th of August 2011
Supporters escort Dr. Kizza Besigye as he returns to Kampala

Politics

Supporters escort Dr. Kizza Besigye as he returns to Ka...

Supporters of main opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye braved heavy police and military deployment to escort him from Entebbe to Kampala, spending over five hours to reach his home as h...
by Hudson Apunyo, on 12th of May 2011
Ugandan President Museveni is sworn in amidst Massive Clashes

Politics

Ugandan President Museveni is sworn in amidst Massive C...

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni was sworn in as his main political challenger Dr. Kizza Besigye was escorted from Entebbe to Kampala by thousands of supporters amidst clashes with civ...
by Hudson Apunyo, on 12th of May 2011
Ugandan President Museveni is sworn in amidst massive clashes

Politics

Ugandan President Museveni is sworn in amidst massive c...

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni is sworn in Thursday as his main political challenger Dr. Kizza Besigye is escorted from Entebbe to Kampala by thousands of supporters amidst clashes w...
by Hudson Apunyo, on 12th of May 2011
Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye injured in protests - Kampala

Politics

Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye injured in prot...

Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye, President Yoweri Museveni's closest rival in February elections, was injured while taking part in a protest against high food and fuel pric...
by kakumirizi Michael, on 14th of April 2011

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