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Government Bans Nursery Schools from Running Daycare Centres Under New Education Policy

The reforms are part of wider efforts to regulate the early childhood sector, where thousands of centres are currently operating without proper registration or failing to meet minimum standards. Nursery schools and kindergartens across Uganda will no longer be allowed to operate daycare centres, following a new directive by the government aimed at restructuring early […]

Muhoozi Signals Tough Stance on Corruption as Leadership Transition Talk Intensifies

Muhoozi stressed that the incoming leadership would adopt a zero-tolerance approach to corruption and inefficiency within government ranks. As he marked his 52nd birthday, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, issued a strongly worded warning to corrupt government officials, signaling what many interpret as a looming shift in the country’s leadership tone. In a […]

Bobi Wine’s Brother Denies Role as State Witness Pinning NUP’s Members In Illegal Drilling Case

Ssentamu criticized the prosecutorial process, arguing that the use of court summons to compel his testimony was not in the interest of justice but rather part of a broader effort to intimidate and harass political opponents. A senior official from the National Unity Platform (NUP), Fred Nyanzi Ssentamu, has publicly rejected claims by state prosecutors […]

Isingiro Soybean Farmers Appeal for Irrigation Support Amid Prolonged Drought

During the session, farmers shared success stories following NOTU training conducted three years ago, as well as ongoing challenges affecting their farming activities. Soybean farmers in Isingiro District have appealed to the government to provide water pumps to help them irrigate their gardens and cope with prolonged dry spells that are affecting their yields. The […]

Proprietor of Hormisdallen Schools, Kizito Mukalazi, Dies

Mukalazi founded Hormisdallen Schools in 1986, starting with a single campus in Kampala, located off Mawanda Road in Kamwokya. The proprietor of Hormisdallen Schools, Kizito Mukalazi, has died, this website has learnt. Details surrounding his death remain scanty, but it is reported that he passed away on Friday. In a statement released by the school […]

Driver Arrested for Dangerously Transporting 35 Students in TaXi

“Safety must never be compromised,” the police said in a statement, urging all road users to make responsible decisions and help prevent avoidable tragedies. Police have intercepted a taxi driver of vehicle registration number UA 667DN for dangerously transporting 35 students in conditions that authorities described as highly hazardous. According to Uganda Traffic Police Directorate […]

Museveni Praises Son Muhoozi on 52nd Birthday, Highlights Role in Strengthening UPDF

Gen. Muhoozi currently serves as the Chief of Defence Forces, a position that places him at the helm of Uganda’s military. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has paid tribute to his son, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, on his 52nd birthday, praising his contributions to Uganda’s military and the country’s broader resistance legacy. In a message addressed to […]

Lugazi Diocese Mourns Diocesan Treasurer Fr. Anthony Gesuula

Fr. Gesuula is remembered for his dedicated service as Treasurer General, where he played a key role in managing diocesan resources and supporting church activities. The Lugazi Catholic Diocese is mourning the loss of its Treasurer General, Fr. Anthony Gesuula, whose death was officially announced on Friday morning. The diocesan chancellor, Fr. John Chrysostom Sserwadda, […]

National Teachers Bill 2024: Uganda Raises the Bar for Educators

Going forward, all aspiring teachers must hold a degree in education and complete a supervised Teacher Internship Programme designed to assess both classroom competence and professional conduct. Uganda’s Parliament has passed the National Teachers Bill, 2024, ushering in one of the most far-reaching reforms in the country’s education sector in decades. The legislation introduces stricter […]

Uganda Airlines Charts Path to Profitability as Losses Shrink and Expansion Plans Accelerate

The airline has also expanded its fleet to seven aircraft and increased its share of connecting passengers, reinforcing its ambition to position Entebbe as a regional hub. Uganda’s national carrier, Uganda Airlines, is signaling a shift from recovery to growth after reporting improved financial performance and unveiling an ambitious long-term expansion strategy at its 4th […]

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