The Pearl Trumpet

05/08/2026

, the former superstar of Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus, is set to marry this weekend. The Portuguese footballer will wed his long-time partner, Georgina Rodriguez, on August 8. Ronaldo is expected to exchange vows with Rodriguez on the island of Madeira this Saturday, August 8

05/08/2026

Four members of Uganda's national boxing team have been reported missing in Scotland after failing to board their scheduled flight home following the conclusion of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. The athletes—identified by local sports outlets as Nuhu Batte, Angel Katushabe, Ibrahim Khemis, and Emily Nakalema—reportedly split from their delegation just before Tuesday's departure with intentions to seek asylum in the United Kingdom. Police Scotland has launched an investigation alongside the Home Office to locate the missing competitors, noting that such tournament defections by international athletes seeking better career and economic opportunities are a recurring challenge for event organizers.

04/08/2026

Ugandan boxer Abdul Aziz, the grandson of former Ugandan President Idi Amin, was disqualified from the Commonwealth Games for delivering a headbutt during his fight against English boxer Damar Thomas, and Damar Thomas was announced the winner by the judges. In boxing, using your head to strike your opponent is a foul called a headbutt.

03/08/2026

Uganda: Brig Gen Nyakikuru appointed acting SFC commander:
https://thepearltrumpet.com/uganda-museveni-intervenes-in-the-issue-of-a-civilian-being-protected-by-military-personnel/

03/08/2026

Uganda: Museveni intervenes in the issue of a civilian being protected by military personnel:
https://thepearltrumpet.com/uganda-museveni-intervenes-in-the-issue-of-a-civilian-being-protected-by-military-personnel/

02/08/2026

Mitchelle Daka, 29, from Budaka District, Eastern Uganda, has been crowned Miss Universe Uganda 2026, earning her a spot to represent her country at the 75th Miss Universe pageant to be held in Puerto Rico in November 2026.
This is the first time Uganda has won a Miss Universe title, and Mitchelle beat out 14 other contestants, including Kimberly Jael Aremo, who was widely considered the best.

19/12/2025

19/12/2025

Lwengo - President Yoweri Museveni has rallied residents of Lwengo District to focus on wealth creation as the most sustainable way of fighting poverty, urging them to move from subsistence living to income-generating activities.

While addressing supporters during an NRM campaign rally in Lwengo on Friday, Museveni said Uganda’s stability over the last four decades had laid a strong foundation for development and economic transformation.

He attributed the stability to the abandonment of sectarian politics and the strengthening of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), which he said has promoted inclusion of women, youth and other special interest groups.
Yoweri Kaguta Museveni

19/12/2025

Uganda: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged Ugandans not to be fooled by Robert Kyagulanyi 'Bobi Wine' who recently declared that the people can outsmart the security forces.