Kampala — Uganda has received a significant boost in its fight against major infectious diseases after the country secured a USD 521 million grant under the Global Fund’s Grant Cycle 8 (GC8) for the 2026–2028 period.The announcement came during a courtesy meeting between the Permanen
KAMPALA, Uganda –– Hon. Michael Mawanda, Director of Mobilization for the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU), today received a courtesy visit at the PLU Secretariat in Naguru from Hon. Lochap Peterkhen, Member of Parliament for Bokora East County, Napak District.The meeting focused on st
After being despised and dismissed as crude, too local, aloof and unsophisticated, Kyotera-born politician Haruna Kasolo late last year proved sceptics wrong when he unexpectedly prevailed against a strong tide. He moved out to become the ruling NRM party vice chairman for Buganda region.H
Minister Haruna Kasolo KyeyuneAfter being despised and dismissed as crude, too local, aloof and unsophisticated, Kyotera-born politician Haruna Kasolo late last year proved sceptics wrong when he unexpectedly prevailed against a strong tide. He moved out to become the ruling NRM party vice
The Ministry of Education is implementing a ban on the practice of buying examinations from examination bureaus in government-aided schools, as part of implementing the presidential directive on free education.In a 2019 letter, Permanent Secretary Ismael Mulindwa instructed all town clerks
Every year, thousands of Ugandan students make one of the most consequential decisions of their lives with very little reliable information to guide them. Which course should I study? Which degree will get me a job? Which qualification does Uganda actually need?For the first time, the gove
Journalist Nelson Bwire, popularly known as Nelly Kapo, has called for a shift in how national dialogue is approached in Uganda, urging citizens to take a more central role in shaping the country’s future.Speaking during the NBS Media Roundtable on Friday, Bwire expressed skepticism abou
As newly elected Members of Parliament prepare for swearing-in this May, political parties are intensifying internal engagements to organize their approach for the 12th Parliament.While parties such as the National Unity Platform (NUP) and the National Resistance Movement (NRM) have alread
After being despised and dismissed as crude, too local, aloof and unsophisticated, Kyotera-born politician Haruna Kasolo late last year proved sceptics wrong when he unexpectedly prevailed against a strong tide. He moved out to become the ruling NRM party vice chairman for Buganda region.H
PFF Secretary General Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda vigorously pushed back against journalist Peter Kibaazo’s view during a special edition of Radio Simba’s Lutindo/Bridge program.Kibaazo quoted what Andrew Mwenda, Robert Kabushenga and Charles Onyango Obbo said during a recent episode of th
