Faith Kiai

Kampala

Multimedia Journalist at New Vision Uganda

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Missed chances define Heathens-KOBs stalemate

1 month ago | newvision.co.ug | Faith Kiai

_________________Nile Special Rugby PremiershipHeathens 11 KOBs 11Rhinos 22 Hippos 27Mongers 18 Victoria 22Warriors 26 Eagles 21Pirates 39 Buffaloes 18_________The tense and much-anticipated derby between the Platinum Credit Heathens and KCB KOBs concluded in an 11-11 stalemate at Kyadondo Rugby Club on Saturday. The two teams faced off in challenging conditions, as the match began dry but quickly turned wet.
Heathens and KOBs set for epic derby in Nile Special Rugby Premiership

1 month ago | newvision.co.ug | Faith Kiai

Nile Special Rugby PremiershipFixturesSaturdayHeathens v KOBs 4pmPirates v Buffaloes 4pmRhinos v Hippos 4pmMongers v Victoria 4pmEagles v Warriors 4pmElgon v Walukuba 4pmDrama, fierce competition, and high emotions are set to take center stage as Heathens host KOBs in the Nile Special Rugby Premiership this Saturday at Kyadondo. Two of the league’s top sides will battle it out, but for KOBs, the stakes are even higher.
Visa woes end Lady Rugby Cranes’ Challenger Series quest

1 month ago | newvision.co.ug | Faith Kiai

________________The Lady Rugby Cranes have been withdrawn from the World Rugby Challenger Series penultimate leg in Krakow Poland after citing visa issues. Uganda Rugby Union honorary secretary Peter Odong communicated that the uncontrollable circumstances have led to the unfortunate withdrawal of the squad.
Chebet dominates 10,000m at second national trials

1 month ago | newvision.co.ug | Faith Kiai

__________________The race to qualify for the World Athletics Championships is firmly on as the best local athletes took to Namboole Stadium for the second National Athletics Trials on Saturday. Abel Chebet of Uganda Police won the men’s 10,000m by obliterating the competition and was happy with his performance. “First of all, I was preparing for the Jinja Half Marathon but I got an emergency call for me to represent the country at the mountain race in Cameroon.
National 4x400 relay team aims for World Relays qualification at Namboole trials

1 month ago | newvision.co.ug | Faith Kiai

The national 4x400 mixed relay team will aim to secure qualification for the World Relays in Guangzhou, China, during the Second National Athletics Trials at Namboole Stadium this Saturday. The team is led by two national 400-meter record holders—Aaron Andoli (men’s) and Shida Leni (women’s)—and includes Stella Wonruku and athletes’ representative Godfrey Chanwengo.
Rugby Cranes miss HSBC Challenger Series cut

1 month ago | newvision.co.ug | Faith Kiai

________________Uganda’s Rugby Cranes have been knocked out of the HSBC Challenger Series after they finished 11th in the 12-team second leg in Cape Town, South Africa. The men had accumulated only 10 points after finishing in seventh last week while the women finished eighth and seventh this week. In order to qualify for the penultimate leg in Poland, both the men and women’s sides were required to finish in the top eight, which the men missed.
Hippos face biggest test yet as Pirates come knocking

1 month ago | newvision.co.ug | Faith Kiai

Nile Special Rugby Premier LeagueMenPirates v Hippos – 4pmMongers v Heathens – 4pmEagles v Walukuba – 4pmVictoria v Rhinos – 4pmWarriors v Buffaloes – 4pmKOBs v Elgon Wolves – 2pmWomenShe Wolves v Black Pearls – 2pmEwes v Avengers – 4pmPirates have a chance to snap the Hippos’ winning start to the season when they visit Kings Park for a top-of-the-table clash in the Nile Special Rugby Premiership on Saturday.
Sport-S outclasses KAVC to reach CAVB Zone V semis

1 month ago | newvision.co.ug | Faith Kiai

__________________Men’s QuarterfinalsNemostars 0 APR 3KAVC 0 Sport-S 3REG 3 Rukinzo 0Rwanda Police 3 Cobra 0 (walkover)Sport-S became the first Ugandan side to advance to the Zone 5 Championships semi-finals after defeating KAVC in a thrilling 3-0 (25-22, 25-21, 25-22) performance at the Lugogo Arena. The Uganda Volleyball League defending champions proved they have what it takes to challenge the best, with smart finishes in all three sets.
CAVB Zone V Volleyball Championships

1 month ago | newvision.co.ug | Faith Kiai

__________________Men’s QuarterfinalsNemostars 0 APR 3KAVC 0 Sport-S 3REG 3 Rukinzo 0Rwanda Police 3 Cobra 0 (walkover)Sport-S became the first Ugandan side to advance to the Zone 5 Championships semi-finals after defeating KAVC in a thrilling 3-0 (25-22, 25-21, 25-22) performance at the Lugogo Arena. The Uganda Volleyball League defending champions proved they have what it takes to challenge the best, with smart finishes in all three sets.
Kavuma takes over as Uganda Cricket Association chairman

1 month ago | newvision.co.ug | Faith Kiai

__________________Jackson Kavuma is the new board chairman of the Uganda Cricket Association following the elective annual general assembly that concluded at Kati Kati Restaurant in Lugogo on Saturday afternoon. Kavuma steps up from his role as honorary secretary to board chairman, replacing Michael Nuwagaba.