Andrew Kabuura

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Andrew works freelance as a radio presenter/sports analyst in Uganda. He has produced and presented a daily sports show for radio, presented a weekend sports show that broadcasts live premier league games, and he reads the sports news daily on Vision Voice 94.8.

He is interested in any investigative subjects and anything about sports: football, rugby, Formula One, basketball, etc. In 2009, Andrew was selected as part of an elite group of African journalists to undergo training in Nigeria. His hobbies are discussing sports issues, traveling, making new friends and facing anything called a challenge.

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What is the real age of Nigerian footballers?

Nigeria is an African soccer powerhouse. For ages, the country that some call the “Brazil of Africa” has been the most popular footballing nation boasting some of the finest talents. However, the country’s integrity is under a cloud after the well-publicized scandal on age-cheating involving the Under 17 national team.

By Andrew Kabuura - 11 October 2010 - Audio

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News From Behind the Scenes: To Hell and Back

During the World Cup final Uganda was shaken by two bomb attacks. In total there were 74 deaths. The attacks were claimed by the Somali militant group al-Shabaab, which has links with Al Qaeda. During the disaster, the African journalist Andrew Kabuura was at one of two places where a bomb exploded. He had recently been in South Africa working on reports for the Twenty Ten project. On a rugby field, he was watching the final match on the big screen when all hell broke out.

By Andrew Kabuura - 28 July 2010 - Latest news

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Criminal Relocation

Gun trafficker’s South African dream doesn’t come true.

By Andrew Kabuura - 29 June 2010 - Audio

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Xenophobia in Witbank

A report about a Burundian who has faced the dark side of the World Cup and could face it more after the tournament.

By Andrew Kabuura - 24 June 2010 - Audio, Race, reconciliation and xenophobia

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Xenophobic Fever

A hatred of foreigners could overshadow the hosting of the 2010 FIFA World Cup once the final whistle of the tournament is blown. A considerable chunk of the foreign population here in South Africa has been spending sleepless nights since the tournament kicked off. Local media and politicians have reportedly claimed the riots could happen again and past mistakes be repeated.

By Andrew Kabuura - 16 June 2010 - Race, reconciliation and xenophobia, Text

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English soccer overshadows Uganda’s domestic league

Football in Uganda used to attracted a massive following, but all that has changed since English Premier League matches became available to Ugandan viewers on satellite television.

By Andrew Kabuura - 23 April 2010 - Audio