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Ex-VP Ssekandi Donation Enhances Learning at St Mugagga Vocational School

Ex-VP Ssekandi Donation Enhances Learning at St Mugagga Vocational School

Former Vice President Edward Kiwanuka Ssekandi has donated television sets, decoders, and a public address system to St. Mugagga Vocational Secondary School in Masaka, improving communication, learning, and access to educational content for over 1,000 students.Students at St. Mugagga Vocat

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Internal Wrangles Threaten NRM Gains in Masaka

Internal Wrangles Threaten NRM Gains in Masaka

Internal conflicts among NRM leaders in Masaka City are raising alarm within the party, with some members warning that opposition parties could exploit the divisions to reclaim influence in the region.Although the National Resistance Movement (NRM) has long struggled to establish a strongh

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Kabale NUP Party Office Closed

Kabale NUP Party Office Closed

The opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) offices in Kabale District are under lock and key. Officially opened by NUP presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, in August 2023, the offices are located along Rugabo Road, opposite Kabale Secondary School in Centr

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Woman arrested for burning 10-year-old boy using polythene bag for allegedly stealing Shs100k

Woman arrested for burning 10-year-old boy using polythene bag for allegedly stealing Shs100k

Police in Nateete have arrested a 34-year-old woman accused of torturing a 10-year-old boy in Kanaala Zone, Mutundwe Parish, Bunamwaya Division, Wakiso District.The suspect, identified as Nankunda Esther, had been left in charge of the child by her brother. The boy is a Primary Four pupil.

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Gov’t to cut number of radio stations

Gov’t to cut number of radio stations

Government is set to review and possibly reduce the number of licensed radio stations in Uganda, ICT and National Guidance Minister Dr Chris Baryomunsi has revealed.Speaking at the handover ceremony of the new Executive Director of the Uganda Media Centre (UMC) in Kampala, Baryomunsi said

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Two Kayunga Head Teachers Arrested After 30 PLE Results Cancelled

Two Kayunga Head Teachers Arrested After 30 PLE Results Cancelled

KAYUNGA, Uganda — Authorities in Kayunga District have arrested two primary school head teachers in connection with examination malpractice tied to the 2025 Primary Leaving Examinations that led to the cancellation of results for 30 candidates.Police said the suspects, arrested March 23,

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Staff Shortages, Crumbling Infrastructure And Frozen Funds: The Crisis Quietly Threatening Busitema University’s Future

Staff Shortages, Crumbling Infrastructure And Frozen Funds: The Crisis Quietly Threatening Busitema University’s Future

Busitema University has been quietly expanding its reach across eastern Uganda, establishing campuses in Namasagali, Pallisa, Mbale, and Arapai, and steadily increasing student enrolment year after year. On paper, the growth story looks impressive.But behind the numbers, a more uncomfortab

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Thieves Break into Visually Impaired Makerere University Student Room, Steal Laptop & Upkeep Money

Thieves Break into Visually Impaired Makerere University Student Room, Steal Laptop & Upkeep Money

visually impaired student at Makerere University is facing a severe disruption to his academic programme after unknown thieves broke into his room and made off with his laptop and upkeep money amounting to approximately Shs300,000 — losses that have placed his continued studies in serious jeopa

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Kyambogo University Opens Applications For 2026/2027 Academic Year

Kyambogo University Opens Applications For 2026/2027 Academic Year

Kyambogo University has officially opened online applications for the 2026/2027 Academic Year under the A-Level and Direct Entry Scheme for private sponsorship. If you are a recent A-Level leaver, diploma holder, or degree graduate looking to join one of Uganda’s largest public universities, he

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Balaam donates motorcycle to Publicity Nateete

Balaam donates motorcycle to Publicity Nateete

Balaam Ateenyi has pledged and delivered a motorcycle to Publicity Nateete after his request during a media appearance.Minister of State for Youth and Children Affairs Barugahara Balaam Ateenyi has donated a motorcycle to Yasmin Kawuma, also known as Publicity Nateete.Balaam announc

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