Uganda Christian University (UCU) has unveiled new gowns to replace the old black ones ahead of its 25th graduation ceremony slated on October 25.At least 1,000 students are set to be awarded with bachelor’s degree, diplomas, Masters and PhD in different disciplines. Dr John Kitayimbwa
Because it is the Pearl of Africa!" International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach put his reasons for visiting Uganda quite succinctly after he touched down at Entebbe International Airport on Tuesday. Bach, clad in a white shirt and grey pants, touched down at around
At 15, Rinet Nalugo Musana noticed small, painless lumps beneath the skin around her neck. Uncertain of their cause, she carried on with life, confused yet undisturbed by the lumps. As she grew older, however, she began experiencing recurring bouts of malaria and developed a persiste
The three primary seven candidates from Bugadu C/U primary school in Busaana Town council in Kayunga District, who are set to sit for their Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE), while pregnant have caused concern among authorities and residents in the area. The school head teacher, Mr Wycl
The Omukama (King) of Bunyoro Kitara, Dr Solomon Gafabusa Rukirabasaija Agutamba Iguru I, has been discharged from the hospital after receiving treatment for a deteriorating health condition. The King was airlifted last Thursday in a military helicopter to Kampala, where he received care at
By this time 62 years ago, Ugandans were getting down to the business of being independent, and the big men were rubbing their hands, relishing the opportunity to be chiefs. Having allied with the pro-monarchist and federalist Buganda-dominated Kabaka Yekka (King Only) Buganda-dominated
Two years after government voted to invest more than Shs266 billion in Roko Construction Company, concerns are growing that if not closely monitored, this may turn into another huge loss to the taxpayer. Parliament now wants the government through the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Ec
The Ugandan government has presented a set of demands to the international community, including funding agencies, in response to the increasing burden of hosting refugees. Uganda currently hosts around 1.7 million refugees, straining the country’s resources as donor funding declines.
The General Court Martial in Makindye, Kampala has convicted 16 National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters on charges of unlawful possession of 13 pieces of explosive devices and treachery.The army court chaired by Brig Gen Freeman Mugabe convicted Olivia Lutaaya, Rashid Ssegujja, Robert Rugum
“Diversifying into the oil and gas sector has increased the company’s revenue and transformed our global partnerships,” said Mr Derek Natumanya, chief operating officer at ICS Engineering and Environment Company in a recent interview.“This shift has empowered us to invest in technolo
