The third edition of the Kampala Writes LitFest took place at the Uganda National Cultural Centre (National Theatre) from August 28 to 30, 2026, drawing writers, editors, and cultural figures. Alongside the main festival, Nairobi-based publisher eKitabu hosted a separate gathering on the evening of August 29, bringing together a selected group of literary and cultural leaders for off-stage discussions, according to BigEye. The event highlighted Kampala's growing literary scene and regional publishing connections.

The Sunshine Development Tour is set to take place at Nyali next week, featuring the Absa Invitational, which is the fourth leg of the 2026 East Africa Swing. This event is part of a series aimed at promoting golf in the region.

The Nationwide League One (NLO) has announced that Nasarawa, Yobe, and Jigawa states will host the 2026 Division One promotional playoffs from July 2 to July 7, 2026. According to DAILY POST, four clubs from the Northern Zone will be promoted to the Nigeria National League (NNL) during this event, which features sixteen teams that have advanced to the playoffs.

The 13th All Nigeria Universities Debate Championship begins in Port Harcourt with an opening ceremony at Rivers State University. The eight-day contest, according to the organisers, aims to promote reasoned discourse and raise a generation of Nigerians who resolve differences with words rather than violence. University students from across Nigeria are expected to compete in the intellectual event hosted in the Rivers State capital.

The Kaduna State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has stated its confidence in winning all elective positions in the 2027 general elections. This optimism is attributed to the perceived strong performance of Governor Uba Sani and the ongoing development projects throughout the state, as reported by LEADERSHIP.

As the Tusker Lite Neon Raves Grand Finale approaches at Next Media Park, finalists from various Ugandan cities participated in a mentorship session aimed at enhancing their skills beyond just performance. The competition, which includes dance crews from Hoima, Masaka, Mbarara, Arua, Gulu, and Kampala, focuses on preparing these finalists for the upcoming event this Saturday.