Anxiety looms large across the country as the first cohort of Senior Four candidates under the new Lower Secondary Curriculum starts exams today. The curriculum came into effect in 2021. According to the Uganda National Examination Board (Uneb), a total of 379,620 students were registere
Wooden houses can position Uganda for a sustainable future by addressing the housing crisis through cost-effective, eco-friendly construction, reducing carbon emissions, and promoting responsible timber sourcing. Modern wooden construction is revolutionising the housing market as a sus
Makerere University academic registrar says the rankings are not a true reflection of their performance. Makerere University has poked holes into the 2025 World University Rankings by the Times Higher Education, protesting the institution’s decline of its global standing. The unive
In the early stages, Uganda's soils were considered fertile and little was done to improve productivity in a systematic way. However it was soon realised that crop yields in Uganda declined under continuous cultivation due to soil degradation like anywhere else. This is the thinking
While on the campaign trail ahead of the 2021 poll, Bashir Kazibwe—who would go on to become the Kawempe South lawmaker—was eager to be seen hobnobbing with Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, alias Bobi Wine, the National Unity Platform (NUP) principal. All this would change after Kazibwe joine
Bank of Uganda (BoU) has indicated that at least 74 supervised financial institutions now have access to the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) database. The access, which is part of the plan to enhance the Know Your Customer (KYC) strategy as mitigation against fr
US President Joe Biden has postponed his trip to Germany and Angola, potentially ending the excitement surrounding what would have been his maiden trip to Africa since he took power. The White House on Tuesday confirmed the grapevine that had swirled on social media networks over the pas
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has officially kicked off its primary campaigns for the Kisoro District Woman Member of Parliament by-election, which is set to replace the late Sarah Mateke, the former State Minister for Defence and Veteran Affairs. The by-election has drawn significant inter
The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Mr Thomas Tayebwa, has commended the government of China for contributing to the development of Uganda. Mr Tayebwa said the two countries have continued to enjoy and consolidate the good relations in diverse fields, including political, technical, invest
"Chipotle Introduces Robots to Ensure Fair Food Portions and Efficiency Amid Rising Costs "Chipotle, the popular Mexican fast-food chain, is taking a significant step to address customer complaints about inconsistent food portions and rising costs. The company is now testing innovative robots at sel
