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NCHE to invalidate 2,000 Busoga University degrees

NCHE to invalidate 2,000 Busoga University degrees

The National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) has said it will not recognise the academic credentials of at least 2,025 students who have been studying at the Iganga-based Busoga University. The university’s licence was revoked by the NCHE seven years ago for allegedly lacking quali

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How Karuma closure disrupts supply chain

How Karuma closure disrupts supply chain

At about 5.45am, Lawrence Waka drives his delivery van—a Probox—from Kamdini Town centre to Atura Landing Site. It is at this former ferry docking site, located 12km away from Kamdini, where Waka picks newspaper copies and courier packages for circulation. Since being assigned th

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How East Africans are lured into Myanmar bondage

How East Africans are lured into Myanmar bondage

This past week, panic has gripped East Africans in the Middle East as Lebanon came under a hail of fire from Israel and tensions between Tel Aviv and Iran reached a crescendo. The Kenyan government has been struggling to get its nationals to register for evacuation, as someÂ

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Katanga houseboy told me about domestic abuse - witness

Katanga houseboy told me about domestic abuse - witness

At 10:22am, presiding Judge Isaac Muwata walks into the courtroom. The court clerk calls for the case file. Assistant DPP Samali Wakooli cites the legal representation for the prosecution and defence, both present.

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Apologize or leave Uganda, Gen Muhoozi tells US ambassador in escalating row

Apologize or leave Uganda, Gen Muhoozi tells US ambassador in escalating row

Uganda’s first son and miliary chief Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has told America’s ambassador William Popp to apologize to veteran President Museveni or depart the East African country, escalating diplomatic tensions between the countries.

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Fuel boss' murder leaves family with many unanswered questions

Fuel boss' murder leaves family with many unanswered questions

The tragic death of Agnes Nantongo, whose lifeless body was discovered on the Northern Bypass near Agenda Bridge in Kamuli A’ Zone, Kireka Ward, Namugongo Division, Wakiso District, last Sunday morning, has left many reeling in shock.

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Ugandan crowned third at Miss Tourism Africa contest

Ugandan crowned third at Miss Tourism Africa contest

Alison Mary Akello was crowned second runner-up at the recently concluded Miss Tourism Africa contest held at the Landmark Centre in Lagos, Nigeria, on October 1. The top prize, Miss Tourism Africa 2023/24, went to Ndinelago 'Ndina' Emosho from Namibia, who walked away with £2,000 (appr

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Katanga houseboy told me about domestic abuse - witness

Katanga houseboy told me about domestic abuse - witness

At 10:22am, presiding Judge Isaac Muwata walks into the courtroom. The court clerk calls for the case file. Assistant DPP Samali Wakooli cites the legal representation for the prosecution and defence, both present. Wakooli: We have a new witness and we are ready to proceed. Judge: Ar

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Uganda seeks funds to add 1,600 MW of hydro capacity, official says

Uganda seeks funds to add 1,600 MW of hydro capacity, official says

Uganda is seeking funds to build three hydropower plants that would add over 1,600 megawatts (MW) of capacity to help meet rising power demand, an energy official said on Wednesday. The East African country has identified three potential sites on the Nile river, the biggest of which is t

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Mikel Arteta drops big Arsenal hint with two key decisions after Man Utd exit

Mikel Arteta drops big Arsenal hint with two key decisions after Man Utd exit

Arsenal have enjoyed a strong start to the season to assert themselves as title contenders once again.Arsenal have rebuilt their ranks ove

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