Teachers in Namutumba District are appealing to the government for scholarships to pursue degrees. In 2019, the government introduced a transformative teacher policy that phased out lower qualifications, mandating that all teachers, from nursery to primary levels, hold a Bachelor's degre
President Museveni has underscored the critical role of peace and security in fostering business success. Addressing participants during the fifth Bi-Annual Private Sector CEO retreat in Kampala on Monday, the President emphasised that the absence of security impedes business operations.
Residents affected by the planned expansion of the Soroti Flying School airstrip are demanding that the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) remove mark stones planted on their land prior to any community consultations. Three weeks ago, UCAA began placing mark stones in Madera Cell, So
Kabarole District health officials report that a total of 298 people living with HIV/Aids have abandoned their antiretroviral therapy (ART) treatment, sparking concern over the high risk of continued transmission.
Since its inception in 2020, the National Unity Platform (NUP) has turned introduction ceremonies (customary marriage) in its Buganda cradle into spaces used to spread its gospel of change. Whilst historically an introduction in Buganda has always been an apolitical ceremony for a few
(Kampala) – Opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, known as Bobi Wine, provided a status report on comrades Archileo Kivumbi, Magala Umar, and Bobi Young, who are currently on remand at Luzira Maximum Security Prison. These individuals face charges related to th
The Supreme Court has said it will ,at a future date, pronounce itself on the appeal filed by the Attorney challenging the Constitutional Court’s ruling that ordered the immediate release of former principal accountant in the Office of Prime Minister Geoffrey
No ExcerptAs the 2026 elections loom on the horizon, political parties across the nation are gearing up for what could be a pivotal moment in Uganda's political landscape.However, amidst the anticipation, there's a growing concern among opposition parties
Zari Hassan has finally addressed the persistent inquiries about her husband Shakib Lutayaa's occupation.Ugandan businesswoman Zari Hassan (Instagram)Ugandan businesswoman and socialite Zari Hassan has finally addressed the persistent inquiries about her husband Shakib Lutayaa's occ
Bemba at Goma International AirportRutshuru, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Prime Minister and National Minister of Defense, Jean-Pierre Bemba, on Friday rushed to North Kivu province as the fight between the March 23 Movement (M23) rebe
