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For Years, Uganda’s Government Paid University Fees for Students Whose Parents Could Already Afford It — That Is About to Change

For Years, Uganda’s Government Paid University Fees for Students Whose Parents Could Already Afford It — That Is About to Change

If you got into university on government sponsorship through the national merit scheme, the system that put you there is about to be restructured — and not in your favour.The Ministry of Education is proposing a major review of how government university sponsorship slots are distributed,

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Casemiro speaks his mind on Michael Carrick as he admits Man Utd have a 'big problem

Casemiro speaks his mind on Michael Carrick as he admits Man Utd have a 'big problem

Manchester United midfielder Casemiro admits the club has a big problem when it comes to Michael Carrick's future at Old Trafford, having delivered big results. The Brazilian feels that the interim head coach is fully deserving of being appointed as Ruben Amorim's permanent successor.Carri

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You Are a Fraudster - Ziza Bafana Claps Back At Frank Gashumba

You Are a Fraudster - Ziza Bafana Claps Back At Frank Gashumba

Dancehall musician Ziza Bafana has responded strongly to media personality Frank Gashumba following comments urging him to stop attacking Eddy Kenzo.Earlier this week, Gashumba advised Bafana to end his ongoing public feud with Kenzo, arguing that the singer and presidential advisor was op

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“She Was Banned From Speaking to the Press” — Parliament Press Secretary Reveals How Museveni Surprised Ugandans With Robinah Nabbanja’s Appointment as PM in 2021

“She Was Banned From Speaking to the Press” — Parliament Press Secretary Reveals How Museveni Surprised Ugandans With Robinah Nabbanja’s Appointment as PM in 2021

As Uganda prepares for a new cabinet following President Yoweri Museveni’s swearing-in after the 2021 elections, attention is turning to the legacy of outgoing Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja and how she rose to the country’s top government office.Speaking during an interview on NBS Te

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Senne Lammens reveals new Manchester United target as Michael Carrick reviews Sunderland draw

Senne Lammens reveals new Manchester United target as Michael Carrick reviews Sunderland draw

Senne Lammens has revealed Manchester United’s new target for the season after the club clinched a Champions League place.The Red Devils confirmed their return to Europe with last week’s hard-fought win over Liverpool and seemed somewhat on the beach as they played out a forgettable go

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Kampala Hair Shop Linked to Shs13M Fraud on Bank Account in Singapore

Kampala Hair Shop Linked to Shs13M Fraud on Bank Account in Singapore

Kampala hair shop has been linked to the fraudulent use of a Singapore woman’s credit card, resulting in the theft of UGX 13 million through three unauthorised transactions.The victim, a Singapore citizen identified as Roxanne, says her credit card information was stolen and later used w

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Janet Museveni calls for more govt scholarships

Janet Museveni calls for more govt scholarships

The government, through the Ministry of Education and Sports, is considering plans to increase access to tertiary and higher learning through the government scholarship programme.According to the ministry spokesperson, Mr Dennis Mugimba, population dynamics have changed, warranting a need

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Edward Agaba wins chaotic Kyambogo guild election

Edward Agaba wins chaotic Kyambogo guild election

Agaba's slogan, “Sanitising the System,” resonated with many students, promising reforms in tuition policies, academic improvements, and better student representation in university governance.Edward Agaba was elected as the 22nd Guild President of Kyambogo University.His victory

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MP elect David Okwere: Uganda’s 12th Parliament must focus on transparency, local issues

MP elect David Okwere: Uganda’s 12th Parliament must focus on transparency, local issues

Okwere says MP absenteeism as a betrayal of public trust, calling it “reluctancy” and emphasising that a legislator who consistently misses sittings is actively choosing to neglect their duty.David Okwere emphasised that attendance in Parliament is a service to the people, not a job.

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Uganda should count itself  lucky to have Museveni - Nsibambi

Uganda should count itself lucky to have Museveni - Nsibambi

Yusuf Nsibambi, the outgoing Mawokota South lawmaker, spoke to Patrick Kamara in a wide-ranging interview on The Grind Podcast. The veteran politician painted a bleak picture of Opposition politics in Uganda while purring over Yoweri Museveni, Uganda’s president since 1986. Excerpts:-___

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