While officiating at the closing ceremony of the camp in Mpigi District at St. Maria Goretti Katende, Mpigi District Education Officer, Deogracious Sekyole said the programme helps learners become more social, confident, and competitive in the global employment market because of their language skills. Ugandan students have been encouraged to embrace the learning of multiple […]
In 2008, Mogae was awarded the prestigious Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership in recognition of his democratic leadership and peaceful transfer of power. Botswana’s former president, Festus Mogae, has died at the age of 86, President Duma Boko announced on Friday. “Today Botswana mourns a distinguished statesman and patriot whose life was devoted […]
Muhanguzi appeared in court without private legal representation. He was assisted by one of the legal aid lawyers attached to the Law Development Centre’s Legal Aid Project. A police officer attached to the Counter Terrorism Directorate has been charged with attempted murder following the shooting of a woman near the residence of the Speaker of […]
“On 7 May 2026, our intelligence teams successfully apprehended the two suspects linked to the Bank of Uganda break-in,” Kituuma stated. Police have apprehended two suspects believed to be involved in the recent break-in at the Bank of Uganda. The incident, which occurred on 4 May 2026, prompted a swift investigation by intelligence teams, resulting […]
“A key contributing factor is the persistent skills gap and inefficiencies within the education system. While millions enter the education system, only a small proportion complete secondary and post-secondary education,” he said. The Government of Uganda plans to create more than two million green jobs over the next decade, the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry […]
Traffic Police have once again urged motorists to avoid careless overtaking, warning that reckless driving continues to be a major cause of road accidents across the country. A bus belonging to Gulu Secondary School carrying students to Jinja for an educational tour has been involved in a fatal road crash in Kigumba, leaving one person […]
“It is unfortunate that some leaders become ‘small gods’ after assuming power, and others are even treated like God. Let us not place ourselves in God’s position—not even us as religious leaders. Fr. Anthony Musaala, Assistant Administrator of Lubaga Cathedral, has called on leaders to emulate Jesus’ model of leadership rooted in honesty, humility, and […]
One social media user commented: “She became terribly sick but got energy to come & campaign & after winning she left immediately. Now she has gotten energy to come & swear in.” Kampala Woman Member of Parliament Shamim Malende has returned to Uganda ahead of next week’s parliamentary swearing-in ceremony, ending months of absence that […]
Both suspects pleaded guilty to the charges. Magistrate Kaiza sentenced them to three years in prison or an alternative fine of sh300,000 each. Two Rwandan nationals have been convicted and sentenced in Masaka after being found guilty of fraud and spreading false information about HIV/Aids by selling a fake cure they claimed could treat the […]
Students are still required to fully settle their tuition balances to zero in order to receive examination permits, sit for exams, progress academically, or graduate. Makerere University has announced the immediate suspension of all surcharges on late tuition payments and registration for Semester Two of the 2025/2026 academic year, following concerns raised by the Students’ […]