U.C.E: Headteachers, Teachers & Exam Officials Arrested Over Exam Malpractice

Police in Mitooma District have arrested a Swahili teacher of Kanyabwanga Secondary School, Tumusiime Dominic, for involving in a case of examination malpractice in the ongoing Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) Exams. According to Jennifer Kalule-Musamba, Uganda National Examination Board Principal Public Relations Officer, Tumusiime allegedly shared information/ an image purported to be an examination …

Being a star has frustrated me – Alien Skin

By Ahmad Muto Sitya Danger hitmaker, Alien Skin has revealed that one of the reasons he is considering quitting music this year is the accountability…

‘Very disturbing’: crackdown on oil pipeline protests in Uganda concerns UN rights expert

Students in Kampala have been beaten and arrested for marching against a 900-mile pipeline co-owned by a French company

In mid-September, four dozen university students marched through Kampala, the capital city of Uganda, to deliver a petition to parliament calling on the government to end fossil fuel investments and scrap the 900-mile east Africa crude oil pipeline (Eacop).

The young climate activists were led by 29-year-old Abduh Twaib Magambo, an environmental science student, who carried the two-page typewritten petition that said: “As students and young people of this country, we are the direct and major victims of [the] climate crisis living in a country that is among the most affected by climate change yet one of the least prepared to respond and tackle its effects.

LOL! Man fakes heart attacks in restaurants to dodge paying bills

In Spain, a man has been arrested for allegedly faking heart attacks in multiple restaurants as a trick to avoid paying his bills. According to reports from various media platforms, the suspect, a 50-year-old man, targeted around 20 different restaurants across Spain, employing the same deceptive tactic after placing orders for food and drinks. It’s […]

IGG probes office abuse claims at DIT

The outcomes of the investigation will be ready in 30 days

Govt issues new rules to curb absenteeism, low output by doctors

Government is preparing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) where each staff will be rated by...

Ex-minister Henry Kyemba dies at 84 - family

Christopher Katagwa, a nephew, says Kyemba passed away on Wednesday evening in Namugongo, a...

Tears as 11 students fail to sit UCE exams

The fate of at least 11 students hangs in the balance after their head teacher did not register...

Woman battles to stop Kyabazinga’s wedding

Busoga Kingdom says the letter is negative energy and they won’t give it attention

Museveni tips countries on utilising River Nile

The Nile is regarded as the source of life

When is it a good time to be patriotic?

"If you woke up at night and your house was on fire, which number would you call? Would it be...

Uganda says hunting down killers of honeymoon couple

Tourism is a top foreign exchange earner in Uganda, contributing almost 10 percent of gross...

Rwenzururu celebrates Mumbere’s 57th coronation anniversary

On October 4, Omusinga Mumbere returned to his kingdom and he will take part in this year’s...

Hundreds of small businesses run to Bank of Uganda to access cheaper loans

Demand for loans under the Uganda Small Business Recovery Fund recorded a massive increase with...

Outbreak of cassava virus hits 11,000 Yumbe farmers

The diseased plants may show shoot tip death, which may progress into cassava stem die-back

Govt roots for affordable animal feeds to farmers

Mr Bright Rwamirama, the Minister of State for Animal Industry, says this will improve animal...

Masaka vendors up in arms over new city market rates

The vendors want authorities to reduce the rates and also ensure all traders occupy the new market

Judgement day in social worker Nagirinya murder case

The suspects are accused of six counts of murder, kidnap and aggravated robbery of Nagirinya a...

Safety features you should expect in a new car

Car safety features incorporated in vehicles reduce the risk of a serious crash and lower...

Rapid increase in non-performing loans forced BoU to ask banks to abolish charges on early loan repayment

Details indicates that Bank of Uganda asked banks to abolish charges on early loan repayment...