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Teachers appeal for govt scholarships to pursue degrees

Teachers appeal for govt scholarships to pursue degrees

Teachers in Namutumba District are appealing to the government for scholarships to pursue degrees. In 2019, the government introduced a transformative teacher policy that phased out lower qualifications, mandating that all teachers, from nursery to primary levels, hold a Bachelor's degre

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Parliament debates Museveni's fitness as he turns 80

Parliament debates Museveni's fitness as he turns 80

Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa on Tuesday led the House in congratulating President Museveni for marking 80 years, with the Kira Municipality legislator, Mr Ibrahim Ssemujju Ngada, demanding that the Head of State be subjected to frequent medical check-ups about his ‘fitnessâ

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PRIMENation left guessing on new Central Bank Governor for 970 days

PRIMENation left guessing on new Central Bank Governor for 970 days

The absence of a substantive Central Bank governor – a key figure in managing the economy – robs the country of much-needed expertise, experts have said.  The position has remained vacant for 969 days and counting following the death of Emmanuel Tumusiime-Mutebile in a Nairobi hospi

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 Third term headaches for students, parents

Third term headaches for students, parents

Schools open today for the third term that will see some students promoted to the next class or level or conclude their primary or secondary school journey.Dr Joyce Kaducu, the State Minister of Primary Education, said the 82-day term would run up to December 6. She said since there would

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King Oyo gives Tooro a royal touch of success

King Oyo gives Tooro a royal touch of success

On September 12, Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV will celebrate 29 years on the throne as the reigning monarch of Tooro Kingdom.The cultural event will take place at the kingdom royal palace, Karuziika,

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A bitter fight over a multi-billion shilling MTN marketing contract

A bitter fight over a multi-billion shilling MTN marketing contract

In 2023, M&C Saatchi Abel approached CTA Space with a proposal.The South African-based marketing, advertising and communications company was seeking an affiliate marketing agency that would be part of a multi-

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Museveni tips schools on new curriculum

Museveni tips schools on new curriculum

President Museveni has tasked secondary school head teachers to effectively monitor the implementation of the competence-based curriculum for lower secondary schools to achieve its objectives.Mr Museveni, who was represented by State Minister for Kampala

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Kenya: Protesters Now Demand Ruto’s Resignation in 48 hours

Kenya: Protesters Now Demand Ruto’s Resignation in 48 hours

Ruto grabs a cup of tea during a break session of the Cabinet meeting in May 2024Kenyan protesters have demanded President William Ruto to resign, just hours after he bowed down to mounting pressure and declined to assent to the controversial Finance Bill

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Hundreds flock to Mbarara University as NIRA seeks to recruit 10,595 registration assistants

Hundreds flock to Mbarara University as NIRA seeks to recruit 10,595 registration assistants

Hundreds of Ugandans on Saturday flocked to Mbarara University to undergo the NIRA National Identification Registration Authority (NIRA) computer competence test, a crucial step in applying for the role of registration assistant for the upcoming mass enrollment

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Museveni announces additional key military appointments

Museveni announces additional key military appointments

President Yoweri MuseveniJust a day after elevating 382 officers across various ranks, the President has now appointed a new set of Chiefs, Commanders, and Defence Liaison Officers to key positions within the military structure. This latest update was officially confirmed by Defence Spokes

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