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Gov’t Report Calls for Scrapping of Janet’s Ministry, Outlines What Museveni Must Do to Make Education Work for Everyone

Gov’t Report Calls for Scrapping of Janet’s Ministry, Outlines What Museveni Must Do to Make Education Work for Everyone

In a voluminous report stretching 242 pages, a committee of eminent educationists and senior citizens (put together by Minister Janet Museveni) has recommended disbandment and alteration of the Education Ministry the way we know it today.

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US Freeze Hits Makerere Hard: Key Projects Halted, Staff Laid Off Following Trump’s Directives

US Freeze Hits Makerere Hard: Key Projects Halted, Staff Laid Off Following Trump’s Directives

The executive orders from US President Donald Trump have placed Makerere University in a difficult situation, forcing the institution to pause key projects and lay off staff. The freeze on federal grants to foreign institutions has particularly impacted universi

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End of an Era: Uganda’s First Female Police Officer Pauline Bangirana Dies at 85

End of an Era: Uganda’s First Female Police Officer Pauline Bangirana Dies at 85

Pauline Maniraguha Bangirana, a retired Superintendent of Police and the first woman to join the Uganda Police Force, has passed away at the age of 85.Her death was confirmed by ASP Charles Twiine, head of the Cri

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Seven Finance Ministry Bosses Arrested Over Missing $16 Million from Bank of Uganda

Seven Finance Ministry Bosses Arrested Over Missing $16 Million from Bank of Uganda

The Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) of Uganda has arrested seven individuals from the Ministry of Finance and Bank of Uganda following a three-month investigation into the disappearance of USD 16 million (approximately UGX 60 billion) from the Bank of

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Kawempe North: NRM’s Karadi Goes Independent after Ruling Party Gives Flag to Kigongo’s Daughter

Kawempe North: NRM’s Karadi Goes Independent after Ruling Party Gives Flag to Kigongo’s Daughter

The Kawempe North Member of Parliament by-election is exhibiting divisions in the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party after one of the aspirants, Hajjat Hanifah Karadi, announced her bid to contest as an independent candidate.

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MP Odur Questions AG Kiryowa: "Did You Advise the President the Same Way You’re Telling Us Here?"

MP Odur Questions AG Kiryowa: "Did You Advise the President the Same Way You’re Telling Us Here?"

In today's parliamentary session, Jonathan Odur, the Member of Parliament for Erute South, raised concerns about the legal advice given by Attorney General Kiwanuka Kiryowa.Odur expressed his concerns, asking the

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Nine Senior Finance Ministry Officials Arrested Over Shs60 Billion BoU Heist

Nine Senior Finance Ministry Officials Arrested Over Shs60 Billion BoU Heist

In a major crackdown on financial malpractice within government institutions, Uganda’s Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) has arrested nine senior officials from the Ministry of Finance over their alleged involvement in the fraudulent diversion of Shs 6

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MPs Brew Trouble for President Ruto as They Demand Museveni to Ask Him for Compensation

MPs Brew Trouble for President Ruto as They Demand Museveni to Ask Him for Compensation

Ugandan lawmakers have urged the government to seek compensation from Kenya following the burning of Uganda House in Nairobi during the protests against the Finance Bill on June 25, 2024.The MPs claimed that Ugand

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Besigye Absent As Military Court Suspends Civilian Trials,Case Pushed To This Date

Besigye Absent As Military Court Suspends Civilian Trials,Case Pushed To This Date

The trial of opposition figure Dr. Kizza Besigye and his associate Obeid Lutale before the General Court Martial in Makindye was unexpectedly halted on Monday after the Supreme Court ruled against trying civilians in military courts. This ruling, issued on Janua

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Ex-Minister’s Wife Killed in Road Accident Involving Policeman

Ex-Minister’s Wife Killed in Road Accident Involving Policeman

Florence Taaka, a prominent NRM mobilizer and model farmer in Busia District, has died in a tragic road accident involving a police officer.Taaka, known for her significant contributions to poultry, cattle, and co

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