The UPDF has launched a nationwide recruitment drive targeting ordinary recruits and a broad range of professionals, from pilots and doctors to teachers and musicians (see full list)The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) has announced a nationwide recruitment exercise targeting both ord
KAMPALA – Uganda’s education ministry has appointed 150 acting secondary school headteachers. The Education Service Commission (ESC) officially released the results for candidates who applied to serve as acting headteachers in government secondary schools, instructing successful applicants to
Thousands of Ugandan learners preparing for national exams have been given more time to register.But alongside that extension has come a sharp warning from the Uganda National Examinations Board: schools found abusing the system could face serious penalties.Speaking at a press brief
The Bishop of the Diocese of Kigezi, Rt. Rev. Gaddie Akanjuna, has called on Christians across the country to emulate the faith, courage, and commitment demonstrated by the Uganda Martyrs and to reject corruption and other practices that distance people from God.Bishop Akanjuna made the re
One of the key events on Uganda’s religious calendar is the Martyrs Day celebrated every June 3 to honour the lives and sacrifices of 45 men who, rather than follow edicts of then Buganda King Mwanga II, elected to die for their faith as new Christian converts.Whereas the martyrs were su
The education minister, Janet Museveni releasing UHPAB resultsKAMPALA – The First Lady and Minister-designate for Education and Sports, Janet Kataha Museveni, is expected to appear before Parliament’s Appointments Committee for vetting via Zoom on Tuesday after not appearing before the
The Embassy of France in Uganda has officially opened applications for its 2026/2027 Master’s Degree Scholarship Programme, offering fully funded study opportunities for young Ugandan graduates seeking to pursue postgraduate education in France.The scholarship programme targets Ugandan s
NIRA says the certificate was processed under an existing government programme that applies equally to all eligible Ugandan children.Musician Eddy Kenzo and wife Phiona Nyamutoro registering their newborn daughter for the National Identification Number (NIN)Kampala, Uganda: The Nati
Mrs Museveni was supposed to be among the first ministers to be vetted on Monday morning, with her slot at 10 am, but committee members reportedly objected to the Zoom arrangementMembers of parliament who sit on its Appointments Committee have reportedly rejected a request to vet First Lad
The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has challenged President Yoweri Museveni to remove his wife, First Lady Janet Kataaha Museveni, from the cabinet, citing poor performance and persistent failures in the country’s education system.Janet Museveni was reappointed Minister of Education a
