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
President Museveni waves to supporters as he and First Lady arrive at Kololo Independence Grounds for his nomination rally on September 23, 2025.More than 10,200 leaders of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) have been invited to attend the May 12 swearing-in ceremony of Presiden
Mobile money has become one of the biggest sources of borrowing in Uganda, with millions of people now relying on their phones for quick loans instead of traditional banks.In 2025 alone, Ugandans borrowed at least Shs2.75 trillion through mobile money platforms, highlighting how digital le
The Green Africa Youth Organisation (GAYO) has intensified efforts to support youth-led waste management innovations in Kampala’s informal settlements as part of broader efforts to advance circular economy solutions and sustainable urban living.Through partnerships with initiatives such
Female fish traders operating along Uganda’s border points have raised concern over rising cases of sexual harassment, corruption, and inconsistent trade regulations that they say are undermining their businesses and livelihoods.The complaints were voiced during a stakeholder dialogue or
court in Lira has sentenced a couple to prison after finding them guilty of forcing a 15-year-old girl to eat human faeces in an incident the court described as degrading and inhuman.According to a report by Nile Post, Chief Magistrate Joe Fay Adoko convicted Walter Otim, 42, and his wife
A heavy Thursday afternoon downpour flooded Fairway Hotel and several parts of downtown Kampala, disrupting businesses and exposing the city’s drainage challenges.Fairway Hotel and several parts of downtown Kampala were flooded on Thursday afternoon after a heavy downpour overwhelmed dra
Police at Kira Division have successfully recovered a three-month-old baby boy who had been reported stolen in a shocking incident that left a family in distress. The case, which began in Kireka D Cell, quickly gained attention due to the bold manner in which the child was taken. What started as
Manchester United have received a blow in their quest to bring Cole Palmer to Old Trafford in the summer transfer window, with a report revealing that Chelsea owners, BlueCo, have no plans to sell him to the Red Devils.Palmer is one of Chelsea’s top players, and even though the attacking
Police are holding a 41-year-old businessman in connection with a fatal shooting at his residence in Bunga, Makindye Division, Kampala, that left one man dead and a housemaid injured.The incident occurred on April 26 at the suspect’s home in Kalungu Zone on Karega Road, according to prel
