More than 431,000 Senior Four candidates across the country begin their Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examinations today.The candidates will start with Geography this morning and sit for Biology (theory) in the afternoon. The examinations, which r
Japan Flu Epidemic: Japan is witnessing a massive spike in influenza cases. Taking cognizance of the situation, the government has officially declared a nationwide flu epidemic. Follow this space for more developments.After battling the deadly COVID-19
Uganda’s High Court has ordered MK Publishers Ltd to pay Shs 100 million ($26,000) in damages and royalties to author Annette Najjemba after finding the firm guilty of infringing her copyright by selling her children’s stories to the Government of Rwanda wit
Defaced campaign poster of MuseveniAuthorities in Busia district have launched a manhunt for a group of youths accused of tearing down and defacing campaign posters of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni ahead of the 2026 general elections.Busia deput
Minister of Health, Dr Jane Ruth Aceng, has welcomed a landmark global deal that will dramatically slash the cost of the HIV prevention drug, lenacapavir, making it affordable for millions in low- and middle-income countries.The announcement was made on W
The red notice—an international request to police worldwide to detain an individual pending extradition—signals a key step by Ugandan authorities to bring Mwesigwa to justice following a shocking investigation by the BBC.Charles Mwesigwa, a former L
Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) in partnership with the African Organisation for Standardisations (ARSO) has launched 15 African standards for edible insects, aimed at improving consumer safety and boosting trade in the emerging sector.The standards, unveiled on Monday at a two-
President Museveni has cautioned young Ugandans against unsafe labor migration, particularly to Middle Eastern countries, urging them instead to embrace opportunities in Uganda’s domestic economy.He highlighted commercial agriculture, manufacturing, ICT, and services as key sectors for j
(L-R) Benson Turamye, Executive Director of Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA), Patrick Birungi, Executive Director Uganda Development Corporation (UDC) and Paul Mwesigwa, Managing Director Uganda Electricity Distribution Company L
The Supreme court has ordered the government to pay $790,262 and Shs 500 million to Dr. Maj. (Rtd) Anthony Jallon Okullo, who was contracted to provide medical treatment to the late Lt Col Angelo Okello, former commander of the Uganda People’s Democratic Movem
