Uganda People's Congress (UPC) President Jimmy Akena has downplayed concerns over party member Betty Amongi's decision to contest for the Lira City Woman Parliamentary seat. Akena, currently serving as Lira City East MP, emphasized that electoral competition is
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."
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
Details have emerged about the circumstances under which the chief of Communications and IT (CCIT) in the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), Colonel Peter Ssemakula was arrested and detained by military authorities.
Parliament was thrown into heated debate after MP Jonathan Odur openly criticized President Yoweri Museveni’s recent remarks, arguing that they undermine the rule of law and democracy.Jonathan Odur expressed con
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has today netted top 9 officials from Bank of Uganda and Ministry of Finance who participated in the swindling of $16m totaling to shs 60bn from Bank of Uganda account last year, We have learnt. According to information
Singer Dax Vibez, real name Ivan Bugembe Sentamu is not certain about the government’s interest in having the copyright law amended.The singer who is enjoying massive airplay from his songs At My Door and Tabbu (feat. Ava Peace) says that if the gove
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
