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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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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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Heavy Reliance on Ochero Market Straining Kaberamaido’s Finances, CAO Warns

Heavy Reliance on Ochero Market Straining Kaberamaido’s Finances, CAO Warns

Leaders in Kaberamaido District have raised concerns over poor local revenue collection, warning that overreliance on a single market is hampering service delivery and council operations.Chief Administrative Officer Masokoi Swaliki said the district currently depends heavily on revenue fro

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Free Compulsory Education to Return Before Cabinet Over Funding Unresolved Issues

Free Compulsory Education to Return Before Cabinet Over Funding Unresolved Issues

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

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Parliament Warns of Diplomatic Embarrassment Over Shs3bn New York Mission Debt

Parliament Warns of Diplomatic Embarrassment Over Shs3bn New York Mission Debt

Lawmakers say unpaid utility bills and taxes at Uganda’s New York mission risk service disconnection and reputational damage abroad.Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee has warned that Uganda risks diplomatic embarrassment in the United States if government fails to clear more than S

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CDF to BoU Governor: Be careful with your statements

CDF to BoU Governor: Be careful with your statements

Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has cautioned BoU Governor Atingi-Ego over criticism of the sovereignty bill, as concerns grow about its economic impact.Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba warns BoU Governor Atingi-Ego over his public comments.Atingi-Ego cautions that the sovereignty law could cause an

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Parliament Dismisses Claims MPs Were Blocked From Accessing House

Parliament Dismisses Claims MPs Were Blocked From Accessing House

Igara West MP Gaffa Mbwatekamwa claimed he had been locked out of ParliamentParliament has dismissed as false claims that some Members of Parliament were blocked by security personnel from accessing the parliamentary precincts ahead of debate on the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026.

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LIST: Names of MPs Who Signed Protection of Sovereignty Bill after Heated Munyonyo Retreat

LIST: Names of MPs Who Signed Protection of Sovereignty Bill after Heated Munyonyo Retreat

In mid-April this year, MPs heard the Protection of Sovereignty Bill 2026 read for the first time under Rule 135 (1) of the Rules of Procedure of Parliament.The drafters of the Protection of Sovereignty Bill 2026 intended to enact a law that seeks to provide for the protection of the sover

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"Am So Serious" Ugandan Man Sparks Online Debate After Publicly Proposing to Exiled Activist Stella Nyanzi’s Daughter

"Am So Serious" Ugandan Man Sparks Online Debate After Publicly Proposing to Exiled Activist Stella Nyanzi’s Daughter

Ugandan man has stirred online reactions after making a public marriage proposal directed at the daughter of exiled activist Stella Nyanzi. The unusual request followed a social media post by Nyanzi celebrating her daughter’s participation in a marathon event supporting girls’ educatio

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Government Moves to Raise Pay for Primary School Head Teachers, Deputies

Government Moves to Raise Pay for Primary School Head Teachers, Deputies

Government has unveiled a proposed salary enhancement plan targeting primary school administrators, in a bid to improve working conditions and strengthen motivation across the education sector.Under the proposal, primary school headteachers would see their monthly pay increase to Shs1.5 mi

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