Government has reaffirmed that LDC students who fail three or more Bar Course subjects cannot sit supplementary examinations, insisting the law mandates a full course retake despite petitions from affected candidates seeking special consideration.The government has clarified that students
DOKOLO DISTRICT, Uganda — A 22-year-old peasant farmer has died from injuries sustained during an assault last month, police have confirmed, prompting the arrest of two suspects including a 17-year-old juvenile.The victim, Awany Ambrose, succumbed to his injuries in the early hours of Ap
Ugandan students have a rare and time-sensitive opportunity to study at Indian universities on a fully funded government scholarship — but the window is closing fast. Applications for the Indian Government Scholarship for the 2026/2027 Academic Year close on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.A t
The Court of Appeal of Uganda and Constitutional Court of Uganda on Thursday held a special sitting and luncheon in honour of Flavian Zeija following his elevation to Chief Justice of Uganda.The event, held at the Court of Appeal Conference Hall in Kampala, marked the end of Zeija’s tenu
ACP, Ibrahim Saiga, the East Kyoga regional police commander says suicide is suspectedSOROTI CITYAuthorities in Soroti City are investigating a potential suicide involving a young man who tragically fell from the third floor of Soroti Main Market on the evening of April 9, 2026.
Earlier this month, Eddy Kenzo sparked controversy after claiming that musicians from the pre-2000 generation are broke and have nothing to show for their careers.His remarks did not sit well with a section of Kadongo Kamu musicians, who have since come out to defend themselves.Ragg
During his televised address at the ongoing NRM Caucus retreat at Kyankwanzi, President Museveni said many things including calling on MPs of the 12th Parliament to be cautious and work towards avoiding antagonism between the executive and the legislature which will be their place of work for the
Norbert MaoKYANKWANZI, UGANDA: The Pearl Times keeps tabs on the race for the speaker of the 12th parliament. The latest is that Norbert Mao has fired back at Anita Among for telling him to stay away from the NRM bedroom and to remain in the compound. Norbert Mao suggested that Anita Among
Mabira Traffic Police have registered a fatal road crash that occurred at around 7:40 AM on April 9, 2026, at Kinoni in Mabira Forest along the Jinja–Kampala Highway in Buikwe District.The crash involved three motor vehicles:UA 050BZ – Isuzu Elf (white), driven by Mpandi Paul, a
KAMPALA & KYANKWANZI – UGANDA — A sharp exchange among senior political figures has ignited fresh debate over power and the future leadership of Uganda’s Parliament, with Justice Minister Norbert Mao leading the initial criticism of Speaker Anita Among before a stinging intervention by
