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
As the first term of the 2025 academic year commences, parents should prepare for higher tuition fees for students admitted to Senior One in both leading government and private secondary schools.The cost of enroll
Kampala: The U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has issued a new emergency humanitarian waiver to the foreign aid freeze, allowing key government-run and USAID-funded health programs to continue.“For purposes o
President Yoweri Museveni has made a candid revelation during his recent Parish Development Model (PDM) tour in Lira City.While addressing farmers and local leaders, President Museveni emphasized his commitment to
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development is mourning the loss of one of its most distinguished officers, Mr. James Francis Natukunda, who passed away on January 24, 2025, at Mulago Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer.Mr. Natukunda, who served as a Principal Geologist, was a pill
Donald Trump, after being sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, delivered a 30-minute inaugural speech outlining his policy agenda. Key promises included a crackdown on immigration and a focus on dismantling diversity, equity, and inclusion initia
The Seal Beach Police Department in California released video footage of how the newly passed Proposition 36 changed shoplifting for two alleged thieves accused of stealing hundreds of dollars worth of merchandise.Why It MattersThe incident under
Singer and Senior Presidential Advisor on Creatives, Eddy Kenzo, has commended Hon. Captain Mike Mukula for his exceptional efforts in reconciling musicians Pallaso and Alien Skin.
The Uganda National Teachers’ Union (Unatu) has adopted a more flexible approach in its efforts to secure salary enhancements for arts teachers, expressing a willingness to accept even the smallest increment in the forthcoming national budget.
The Uganda National Teachers' Union has modified its stance on salary demands, now accepting even marginal increases in the upcoming national budget. The shift marks a departure from previous hard-line positions following unmet government promises and widening p
