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For Years, Uganda’s Government Paid University Fees for Students Whose Parents Could Already Afford It — That Is About to Change

For Years, Uganda’s Government Paid University Fees for Students Whose Parents Could Already Afford It — That Is About to Change

If you got into university on government sponsorship through the national merit scheme, the system that put you there is about to be restructured — and not in your favour.The Ministry of Education is proposing a major review of how government university sponsorship slots are distributed,

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Senne Lammens reveals new Manchester United target as Michael Carrick reviews Sunderland draw

Senne Lammens reveals new Manchester United target as Michael Carrick reviews Sunderland draw

Senne Lammens has revealed Manchester United’s new target for the season after the club clinched a Champions League place.The Red Devils confirmed their return to Europe with last week’s hard-fought win over Liverpool and seemed somewhat on the beach as they played out a forgettable go

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Janet Museveni calls for more govt scholarships

Janet Museveni calls for more govt scholarships

The government, through the Ministry of Education and Sports, is considering plans to increase access to tertiary and higher learning through the government scholarship programme.According to the ministry spokesperson, Mr Dennis Mugimba, population dynamics have changed, warranting a need

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Edward Agaba wins chaotic Kyambogo guild election

Edward Agaba wins chaotic Kyambogo guild election

Agaba's slogan, “Sanitising the System,” resonated with many students, promising reforms in tuition policies, academic improvements, and better student representation in university governance.Edward Agaba was elected as the 22nd Guild President of Kyambogo University.His victory

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UEDCL’s Mass Purge Exposes a Dangerous Culture of Panic Management

UEDCL’s Mass Purge Exposes a Dangerous Culture of Panic Management

Eng. Joselynne Rwakakooko was appointed the acting managing director of UEDCL, replacing Paul Mwesigwa, and her first move has been to sack the top management in a move seen as done either in panic, office politics or sheer excitement.The ongoing restructuring at the Uganda Electricity Dis

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Free Compulsory Education to Return Before Cabinet Over Funding Unresolved Issues

Free Compulsory Education to Return Before Cabinet Over Funding Unresolved Issues

The government’s plan to fully implement free and compulsory basic education is expected to return to the Cabinet for fresh guidance, as significant funding gaps and other critical challenges continue to hinder its rollout.The policy, which seeks to strengthen Universal Primary Education

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Witness secrecy bid tested as Besigye defence grills state attorney

Witness secrecy bid tested as Besigye defence grills state attorney

Chief State Attorney Joseph Kyomuhendo during cross-examination in Col Dr Kizza Besigye's case on April 23, 2026. Photo | Juliet KigongoChief State Attorney Joseph Kyomuhendo on Wednesday came under pressure in the High Court as defence lawyers for opposition figure Dr Kizza Besigye resume

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Ugandan, Nigerian Associates Arrested in Kampala Drug and Fraud Network Bust

Ugandan, Nigerian Associates Arrested in Kampala Drug and Fraud Network Bust

KAMPALA, May 5, 2026 — Ugandan security agencies have arrested a Ugandan national and several Nigerian associates following an intelligence-led operation that uncovered a suspected international drug trafficking and document fraud network operating from Kampala, the Ministry of Internal Affairs

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Gunmen kill fuel station security guard, steal firearm in Gulu

Gunmen kill fuel station security guard, steal firearm in Gulu

Unknown gunmen have shot dead a security guard in Gulu city, northern Uganda and fled with his firearm.The deceased has been identified as Ronald Obedi, a guard attached to Samurai Security Protective Services Uganda Ltd. The attackers reportedly shot Obedi at about 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday wh

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Govt Moves to License Starlink to Cut Internet Costs

Govt Moves to License Starlink to Cut Internet Costs

Government is edging closer to granting an operating licence to Starlink, the satellite broadband venture backed by Elon Musk, as part of efforts to widen internet access and ease connectivity costs.ICT and National Guidance minister Chris Baryomunsi said discussions with the company are a

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