Ugandan golfer Rugumayo has won the Johnnie Walker Uganda Golf Open at Uganda Golf Club, becoming the first Ugandan to claim the title since 2014, according to The Independent Uganda. His victory, described as a putting masterclass, ended a long winless streak for home players. The report notes the win came as the Toro Kingdom mourns the passing of its king, adding emotional weight to the triumph by the 'son of Toro' in Kampala.

Ronald Rugumayo won the 2026 Johnnie Walker Uganda Professional Golf Open at Uganda Golf Club on Saturday, September 5, ending a run of foreign dominance in the tournament. According to Matooke Republic, Rugumayo began the final round in sixth place, two shots behind overnight leader Godwin Okoko of Nigeria, with five players tied around him in a crowded leaderboard, before producing a comeback to claim the title.

The Uganda International Fashion Week returned on September 5, 2026, with a grand finale gala at Kampala Serena Hotel, six years after its last edition. According to Matooke Republic, the event brought together local and international designers, fashion enthusiasts, creatives and industry players from Uganda, East Africa and beyond, who took to the runway under the event's theme.

KCCA FC has successfully secured the signing of Charles Lwanga, who returns to the club after leaving for SC Villa in July 2023. Lwanga joins KCCA as a free agent following the expiration of his contract with SC Villa.

Uganda has officially named its crude oil "Pearl Sweet," nearly 20 years after the discovery was announced. President Yoweri Museveni unveiled the name on September 2, 2026, in Kampala, marking what observers describe as a shift from political promise to commercial reality. According to The Independent Uganda, the country now faces the challenge of finding a market for its oil as it moves toward production.

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has expressed the Ugandan Government's commitment to hosting the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), promising financial support, infrastructure development, and enhanced regional cooperation. This endorsement includes backing for a single East African visa to facilitate the tournament. The announcement was made during a meeting with the AFCON Local Organising Committee at State House in Entebbe.