The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has announced that 8,113 candidates who sat for the 2024 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) exams under the old curriculum have passed. This special examination was conducted to give students who failed in 2023 a
Makerere University, Uganda’s oldest and most prestigious institution, is facing controversy over accusations of corruption and governance issues. The suspension of Dr. Deus Kamunyu Muhwezi, a member of the University Council, has caused concern and raised que
Following the freeze on US foreign aid, Uganda’s Ministry of Health asked health workers supported by USAID and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to continue their work as volunteers "in the spirit of patriotism."
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called on Uganda’s security agencies to prioritize stability and national security over immediate welfare concerns, emphasizing the importance of ideological clarity and strategic planning. He made the call today during the
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
Dr. Kizza Besigye's legal team announced their intention to boycott the General Court Martial, following a ruling by Uganda's Supreme Court on January 31. The court determined that military courts do not have the authority to try civilians, halting ongoing cases
The Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Internal Security Organisation (ISO) are in mourning after the sudden loss of Brigadier General Charles Oluka. His unexpected death has deeply affected his family, friends, and colleagues.
The political scene in Kawempe North is buzzing as 16 candidates come forward to fill the seat left by the late Muhammad Ssegirinya. With the by-election set for March 13, the competition is heating up, and both major political parties are preparing for a tough
Maria Mosiku, who says she is one of the widows of the late Maj Gen James Kazini, is asking President Museveni and the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) to help her. She says she is struggling to take care of Kazini’s three children and needs a place to st
The Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa has asked that no public money be used to buy his clothes after concerns were raised about the 2025/2026 national budget which includes large amounts for meals, bed sheets and shoes for top government officials.
