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Old Kampala SSS PTA Blasts Ministry of Education Over Alleged Irregularities and Head Teacher Misconduct

Old Kampala SSS PTA Blasts Ministry of Education Over Alleged Irregularities and Head Teacher Misconduct

Mrs. Dorothy KabandaKAMPALA — The Parents and Teachers Association (PTA) of Old Kampala Senior Secondary School has expressed deep dissatisfaction with the Ministry of Education, accusing it of protecting the school’s head teacher despite alleged financial mismanagement and punishing w

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Why is Jinja College demanding for a questionable 160,000/= in order to issue students with their UCE recommendation letters?

Why is Jinja College demanding for a questionable 160,000/= in order to issue students with their UCE recommendation letters?

This morning, I was driving from Mbale enroute Kampala. On reaching Jinja, a group of young boys at a public transport stage flagged me down. Curious, I stopped to establish why they had stopped me and after exchanging pleasantries, I allowed them in for a free ride so as to save their money for

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Wangadya to Byanyima: Besigye’s Victims Also Need Justice

Wangadya to Byanyima: Besigye’s Victims Also Need Justice

” Wangadya also questioned the singular focus on Besigye’s case.“There are accused persons who have not yet gone on trial who don’t have 20 lawyers, including politicians from outside. Why do you ask me only about Besigye? To us, human rights are for all people and not only opposition pol

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“I simply do not want him as President of Uganda” – Otafiire on First Son Muhoozi

“I simply do not want him as President of Uganda” – Otafiire on First Son Muhoozi

Internal Affairs Minister Kahinda Otafiire says he does not support Muhoozi Kainerugaba for president, sparking backlash from MK loyalists amid Uganda succession debate.A Photo Collage of First Son and CDF Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba (L) and Internal Affairs Minister Kahinda Otafiire Maj Gen K

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Kenyans mourn one of last Mau Mau rebellion leaders

Kenyans mourn one of last Mau Mau rebellion leaders

An elderly Mau Mau veteran clutches his walking cane at a press conference announcing a settlement in their legal case for compensation against the British Government, in 2013 - Copyright © africanews Copyright 2013 AP. All rights reserved.Mourners attended the funeral of one of the l

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PTA Petitions First Lady Over Alleged Financial Mismanagement at Old Kampala SSS

PTA Petitions First Lady Over Alleged Financial Mismanagement at Old Kampala SSS

KAMPALA, Uganda — The Parents and Teachers Association (PTA) Executive Committee of Old Kampala Secondary School has petitioned the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Museveni, seeking urgent intervention over alleged financial mismanagement and administrative irregularities

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Court Martial resumes operations after Supreme Court reforms

Court Martial resumes operations after Supreme Court reforms

General Court Martial has resumed operations at Makindye in Kampala after more than a year of inactivity, following a Supreme Court decision barring the trial of civilians in military courts.The military court, which had halted proceedings in compliance with the landmark judgement, is now

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Tax net tightens: Why EFRIS, DTS, rental tax are closing in on every business

Tax net tightens: Why EFRIS, DTS, rental tax are closing in on every business

EFRIS was first legally introduced through the Tax Procedures Code (E-Invoicing and E-Receipting) Regulations in 2020, with mandatory use by VAT-registered taxpayers beginning on 1 July 2020.In today’s rapidly digitizing economy, tax compliance in Uganda is no longer a back-office obliga

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Local Government Ministry Unveils Strategic Priorities for 2026–2030, Ugx2.2 Trillion Needed

Local Government Ministry Unveils Strategic Priorities for 2026–2030, Ugx2.2 Trillion Needed

Ministry of Local Government Permanent Secretary Ben Kumumanya (right) handing over the contract to a team from UB Consulting at the Ministry of Local Government Headquarters in Kampala on Wednesday 30 April 2025.KAMPALA – The Ministry of Local Government has unveiled a new five-year str

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Lovers’ Turned Violent: Ex-Boyfriend Stabs Two in Lira City Attack

Lovers’ Turned Violent: Ex-Boyfriend Stabs Two in Lira City Attack

LIRA CITY – Police in Lira City West Division are investigating a brutal case of attempted murder following a violent attack on Wednesday evening allegedly carried out by a jilted former lover.The incident, which occurred at about 7:50 PM on February 4, 2026, in the Akii- Pe Cell of Bara

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