Uganda Athletics has announced a team of 17 athletes and four officials to represent the country at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, scheduled for July 23 to August 1. The team will be led by Peruth Chemutai, the 2020 Olympic champion in the women's 3000m steeplechase.

Uganda has recognized leading environmental innovators at the 3rd Edition of the National Environment Sustainability Awards (NESA) 2026, hosted by the National Environment Management Authority at Serena Hotel Kampala. The event, themed "Innovation for Climate Resilience," celebrated individuals, institutions, companies, and communities that are implementing impactful solutions in environmental conservation and climate action.

Ugandan artist and philanthropist Benard Feni, known as Mungu Feni, has been awarded Artist of the Year at the Prestigious Personalities Awards 2026 in Ghana. This recognition highlights his outstanding excellence, remarkable achievements, dedication, leadership, and impactful contributions in his field, according to BigEye.

Pauline Namwakira, a 23-year-old AWS Authorised Instructor and cloud educator, has been recognized as Kenya’s second recipient of the AWS Golden Jacket. This accolade highlights her contributions to technology education and mentorship in the region.

According to organisers, a school in Busia has been named among the global finalists for the 2026 education prize. The school serves children from a vulnerable fishing community that faces challenges such as poverty, recurrent flooding, high HIV prevalence, orphanhood, early marriages, and entrenched beliefs that hinder educational aspirations for young people.

At 25, Hon. Lenia Charity Kevin has become the youngest member of the National Resistance Movement’s Central Executive Committee (CEC), which is responsible for making significant strategic decisions for the party. Her appointment was confirmed during a committee meeting at State House in Entebbe, where she was one of four nominees selected by Party Chairman President Yoweri Museveni.